Funding not the problem
By Aenet Rowa
MAJURO, Marshall Islands (Yokwe Online, Aug. 4, 2008) – In July of 2008, more trash is collecting throughout Majuro, rather than being collected.
It's not this month only, say concerned Majuro residents, who are sick of the smell, the mess, and hazardous wastes.
In spite of thousands spent to develop waste management plans, an upgraded dump operation, and recycling efforts, there has yet to be a proper, consistent collection and disposal on Majuro Atoll and for the rest of the Marshall Islands.
Some wonder why the RMI [Republic of the Marshall Islands] Government-endorsed Majuro Atoll Waste Company (MAWC) hasn't made more progress.
"Majuro Atoll Waste Company is not in crisis, Majuro is," said a MAWC board member, citing problems with deteriorating bins and machinery.
The MAWC, formed in 2007, has received generous grants from Australia, New Zealand, Taiwan, US Embassy and other organizations....