Now that these brand new E taxis may soon be in service, so will this new garbage truck that was donated today by the Japanese government. Mayor Wagner says that the donation will enable them to improve the efficiency of their night time garbage collection operations.
Bernard Wagner, Mayor of Belize City
"We actually started this project in the Covid when we were using masks. We had the first discussion and we wrote the concept paper to the Japanese grassroots board and they approved it for two new compactors, which will really enhance again our ability to look at the hotspots. We do have an existing contractual obligation with BWC but we still have our obligations as well to the city in ensuring that those hotspots are addressed any timely fashion. We have our night team that will not be used for commercial or residential garbage. It's just to enhance our night team support system."
