Largest regional solid waste treatment plant goes into operation

The Vietstar Lemma Eco Centre, the largest and most modern solid waste treatment facility in Southeast Asia, will be put into operation in Ho Chi Minh City on Dec. 18.

According to Vietstar Joint Stock Company’s announcement on Dec. 8, the plant, at a cost 53 million USD, will handle 1,200 tonnes of solid waste per day.

Located in Cu Chi district, the plant will provide 600 jobs for local residents, bringing benefits in not only the environment but also the city’s economy, Vietstar Chair of the Board of Management and Acting General Director Poldi Gerard said.

Vietstar is an affiliate of the US Lemma International company, which invested 10 million USD in the plant.

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