Official Invitation
The Mayor of Maputo
Has a great honour to invite Your Excellency
Participation in the First Road Show of the KaTembe Sanitary Landfill Project Developed with the support of the World Bank
Date
May 7th, 2025
Location
Myriad Crystal Centre Building, Lisbon - Portugal
Time
10:00 am - 01:00 pm
Dress Code
Formal
Full Address
Myriad Crystal Center Building, Cais das Naus, Lot 2-21-01, 1990-173 Lisbon – Portugal
Please confirm your attendance by:
WhatsApp: +258 828633550/+351 926085639
"Vamos Todos Abraçar Maputo"
Municipal Solid Waste Management in Maputo
The KaTembe Sanitary Landfill project is part of a comprehensive strategy for solid waste management in Maputo. Learn about the key aspects of this important project.
Scope Area Characterization
Maputo is the capital of the Republic of Mozambique and the largest city in the country. It is located in the extreme south of the country, on the shore of Maputo Bay. Politically and administratively, Maputo is a municipality, with an elected government and, since 1980, also a province. It is also the main financial, corporate and commercial center of the country.
The City is divided into three main areas separated by Maputo Bay: the Centre (with five urban districts), Catembe, and Inhaca Island. Urbanization sprawls from south to north, encompassing the airport.
Waste Collection System
Due to the contrasting urban layouts and population densities, two distinct waste collection systems were implemented. In the "Cidade de Cimento," characterized by wide, paved streets, waste collection and transportation are primarily handled by 20 m³ compactor trucks.
In the suburban region, micro-enterprises collect waste and deposit it into "multiban" metal containers—a dual-collection system. The primary door-to-door waste collection takes place in all neighborhoods from Monday to Saturday.
Waste Composition
Understanding waste composition is fundamental to developing effective management and treatment strategies.
Most of the household solid waste characterized was organic matter with a total of 42.5%, which results from various biodegradable fractions, namely food scraps (21.6%), green garden waste (14.7%), other biodegradables (4.7%) and wood (1.6%).
The fine fraction also has a significant presence, making up 29.1% of the total waste. It consists mainly of sand, soil, and fragmented materials, primarily resulting from yard and street sweeping. This process removes a considerable amount of sand along with small waste particles.
KaTembe Landfill
The new KaTembe Sanitary Landfill represents a significant advancement in Maputo's solid waste management.
Location and Dimensioning
For the preliminary dimensioning of the KaTembe Landfill, the project covers a total area of 143 hectares, with 60 hectares allocated for the landfill itself. This landfill space is surrounded by a 200-meter perimeter within a designated protected area. The landfill is planned to be anaerobic, divided into eight cells, with the first phase consisting of just two cells.
Operation and Technology
At the end of each cell’s operational period, progressive sealing will be implemented. This sealing process will enhance biogas capture and reduce leachate production by preventing rainwater infiltration into the landfill. The biogas produced will be extracted and flared, with the possibility of utilization.
Environmental Benefits
This approach will help mitigate methane emissions into the atmosphere and ensure compliance with international environmental regulations.
Registration Form
Complete the form below to confirm your participation in the KaTembe Sanitary Landfill Project disclosure event.