Khaberni - said Minister of Environment and head of the steering committee for reducing random waste disposal, Ayman Sulaiman, stated that the national executive program for the cleanliness strategy and to reduce random waste disposal for the years 2026–2027, came in response to the increasing environmental challenges associated with random waste disposal, and the financial costs incurred by managing them (collection, transport, final disposal) and negative impacts caused by the accumulation of waste in streets, tourist areas, parks, and public facilities..
He added during a press conference to launch the program that it aims to protect natural resources, reduce soil and water pollution (ground and surface) and protect animal and plant wealth.
He noted that the program aims to create a qualitative leap in the reality of public cleanliness as a fundamental axis in the program; to improve waste management standards in streets, squares, public places, critical areas, natural areas, tourist and archaeological sites, ensuring a clean, safe, and sustainable environment.
Sulaiman added that the goals of the national campaign are awareness, education, enhancing monitoring and law enforcement, and its effect in protecting public health and reducing the exploited costs in waste management.
The executive program is based on four main pillars that address the phenomenon of random waste disposal through a comprehensive system of regulatory, technical, supervisory, and awareness measures, which were designed based on a realistic assessment of needs and challenges in various regions, relying on a holistic approach that integrates environmental and developmental policies, consolidation of sustainability principles, resource conservation, improvement of life quality for citizens, and enhancing Jordan's position as a tourist destination, and reducing the cost of waste management and stimulating the circular economy.
