According to Staco, insecurity in the area has made the Truitier landfill, the designated waste disposal site, inaccessible. “Our trucks were parked in front of the town hall for over eight days because we could not reach Truitier due to the presence of gangs in that area,” he explained. “We had to wait for calm before we could deposit the waste there.”

Staco called on central authorities for assistance to ensure the safety of sanitation workers. “We are aware that this situation impacts public health, but it is an issue that must be addressed at the highest level of the state,” he said, urging authorities to address the security crisis and make alternative waste disposal sites accessible in the capital.