1. Location and description

2. Operation and closure

3. References

4. External links

The Estructural dump, also known as the Lixão da Estrutural, is a dump in Brasília, Brazil. It is one of the largest on the continent of South America. It was in operation for 67 years and was officially closed on January 19, 2018.^[1][2]

Location and description

The dump is located west-north-west of the center of Brasília, around 12 km from Palácio do Planalto.^[3] The total areas is around 175-200 hectares. It contains approximately 50 million tonnes of garbage.

Operation and closure

While in operation, around 3,000 people picked through the garbage for recyclable plastic, metal, paper, and other items of value to sell.^[3] The dump processed around 1,000 tonnes of garbage every day. According to Rodrigo Rollemberg, the regional governor, the rubbish scavengers who once worked there are expected to receive paid employment in a recycling centre.

A new landfill, located further from the centre of Brasília, has opened to take its place.

References

External links

• {{Commons category-inline|Lixão da Estrutural}}

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