On the morning of February 15, the prime minister visited and presented gifts and lucky money to frontline environmental workers carrying out clean-up duties across the capital.
He inspected sanitation work at several locations, including Le Truc Flower Garden, Yen The Alley on Nguyen Thai Hoc Street, Hanoi Station, the Central Circus and Thong Nhat Park on Tran Nhan Tong Street.
The Prime Minister visits and encourages urban environmental workers performing duties at Le Truc Flower Garden (Photo: Doan Bac).
Chinh praised Hanoi’s efforts to improve the city’s environment, and thanked sanitation workers, describing them as “silent green soldiers” who help keep the capital bright, green, clean and beautiful.
He also acknowledged the hardship faced by the workforce in the days before Tet, when waste volumes rise sharply in densely populated urban areas.
The Prime Minister visits urban environmental workers performing duties on Nguyen Thai Hoc Street (Photo: Doan Bac).
The prime minister urged Hanoi to increase the use of science and technology and invest in modern machinery to mechanise waste collection, sorting and treatment, reducing manual labour and harmful exposure for workers while supporting the city’s green transition.
He called for timely recognition of good performance, fair salary and bonus schemes, and regular health checks for sanitation staff.
Addressing the workers, Chinh said they should always be proud of their work, which is demanding but “glorious”. He also appealed to residents to raise awareness and help maintain public hygiene, easing pressure on environmental workers.
The Prime Minister takes photos with urban environmental workers performing duties on Nguyen Thai Hoc Street (Photo: Doan Bac).
Authorities estimate Hanoi will generate about 9,500-10,500 tonnes of waste a day during the peak period before Tet 2026, up 30-50 per cent from normal days.
In areas managed by Hanoi Urban Environment One Member Limited Company, daily waste collection is expected to reach about 2,600 tonnes, an increase of roughly 800 tonnes.
The Prime Minister encourages urban environmental workers performing duties at Hanoi Station (Photo: Doan Bac).
Hanoi has directed departments and local authorities to implement a citywide sanitation plan for Tet, including more frequent waste collection, clean-up drives in residential areas and standby forces throughout the holiday.
The city’s two centralised waste treatment facilities will operate around the clock to handle daily waste volumes and prevent environmental incidents.