With USAID funding, the EARTH (Environmental Appropriate Rural Technologies) program is implemented by the Cooperative Housing Foundation (CHF). The project aims to rehabilitate and expand the Zahle solid waste facility in order increase its capacity from 130 tons to 300 tons of waste per day. The project developed a composting unit, a sorting facility as well as new landfill cells. The project also consists of treating the leachate generated from the landfill to reduce the risk of overflow into the Litani river. The activity is coupled with awareness campaigns on proper sorting at the source targeting hotels, restaurants and vegetable markets. The project will improve the quality of life in 26 municipalities in the Zahle district, as well as generate additional financial returns from recycling.

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