Khaberni - Youssef Al-Shawarbeh, the chairman of the Amman Secretariat Committee, said on Sunday that the national execution program for the cleanup strategy and the reduction of random dumping of waste for the years 2026–2027, "will start today with the installation of cameras in the cities of Al-Salt and Irbid" through a special electronic system for monitoring environmental violations.
He added during a press conference for the launch of the program that the launch of the electronic system "is not linked to the value of the fines but rather to addressing a behavior for managing waste," explaining that 30 cameras were delivered to the Amman Secretariat, and20 cameras were delivered to the Traffic Management, and250 cameras to the Ministry of Local Administration.
He referred to procedures to improve general cleanliness within the areas covered by the Greater Amman Municipality, among them the gradual handover of city cleaning services and waste collection and transfer services from the municipality to three private sector service providers, and the enhancement of infrastructure within the capital's boundaries.
Al-Shawarbeh emphasized that the program will continue indefinitely to maintain cleanliness.
The executive program focuses 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 areas, relying on a comprehensive approach that integrates environmental and developmental policies, establishes principles of sustainability and resource conservation, improves life quality for citizens, strengthens Jordan's position as a tourist destination, reduces waste management costs, and stimulates the circular economy.
The executive program for the cleanup strategy and reducing random waste dumping (2026-2027) was approved by the Council of Ministers, and the ministerial committee was formed chaired by the Minister of Environment and membership includes ministers: Local Administration, Public Works and Housing, Government Communication, Education, Higher Education and Scientific Research, Religious Affairs and Islamic Sanctities, Interior, Finance, Agriculture, Tourism and Antiquities, Chairman of the Amman Secretariat Committee, and Director of Public Security.
The committee undertakes tasks of following up and supervising the implementation of the program, submitting periodic reports to the Council of Ministers about the progress in the work in accordance with the specified timeframe, ensuring coordination and integration among the concerned entities, measuring performance indicators, evaluating the environmental and behavioral impact of the measures taken, and introducing necessary improvements to ensure effective and sustainable results.
