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3 stories in Tegucigalpa · #waste-management
Clear filtersHazardous Medical Waste Found in Tegucigalpa Crematorium Trash
Authorities discovered bags of medical waste, including contaminated needles and bioinfectious material, improperly mixed with regular garbage at the municipal crematorium in Tegucigalpa, exposing workers and waste collectors to disease transmission risks; the municipality says clinics and facilities violating protocols are responsible.
TuNota (Canal 5 / TSI)Read in EnglishLeer en EspañolPublished on Honduras Daily · Aug 6, 2026#medical-waste#hazardous-materials#public-healthTegucigalpa Collects 194,000 Tons of Waste in Seven Months
Tegucigalpa's municipal government collected and disposed of 194,674 tons of solid waste between January and July 2026, averaging about 1,046 tons daily through ongoing cleanup operations across the capital.
El HeraldoRead in EnglishLeer en EspañolPublished on Honduras Daily · Aug 1, 2026#waste-management#sanitation#tegucigalpa-cleanupTegucigalpa Reclaims Public Spaces Used as Illegal Dumps
The Tegucigalpa municipal government has reclaimed about 11 public areas—including the Cerrito de la Felicidad and plaza Isy Obed Murillo—that were abandoned and used for illegal dumping, adding lighting and police patrols while calling on residents to keep the spaces clean.
El HeraldoRead in EnglishLeer en EspañolPublished on Honduras Daily · Jul 14, 2026#public-spaces#urban-cleanup#amdc