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Due to the overloading situation of waste, Hà Nội decided to urgently upgrade biological ponds, trash dumps, leachate ponds, and related infrastructure of the Nam Sơn landfill. The decision was made on 12th November by the Chairman of the city’s People Committee Chu Ngọc Anh. The construction is expected to finish by the second quarter of 2022.

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Sources & further information: “Hà Nội: Xây dựng thêm ô chôn lấp tại bãi rác Nam Sơn” at https://moitruong.net.vn,  “Hanoi landfill to get $7.5 mln upgrade” at https://e.vnexpress.net, and “Hà Nội nâng công suất bãi rác Nam Sơn” at https://vnexpress.net/ha-noi-nang-cong-suat-bai-rac-nam-son-4384402.html, accessed on 15 November 2021.