The province is facing growing pressure from overflowing landfill sites, particularly in Trieu Phong and Gio Linh, where waste accumulation has raised environmental concerns.
According to the Quang Tri People's Committee, Quang Tri generates more than 941 tonnes of household solid waste daily, with 90.5 per cent collected and treated. The rate reaches 95.3 per cent in urban areas, while 98.2 per cent of hazardous waste is treated.
However, around 9.5 per cent of household waste remains uncollected or untreated, putting increasing pressure on existing facilities.
The province said waste treatment infrastructure remained inadequate, investment resources were limited and several projects had been delayed.
To address the problem, Quang Tri is considering allocating VND 75.2 billion to close and rehabilitate the nine overloaded landfills, alongside a separate VND 112.41 billion (USD 4.3 million) investment to upgrade environmental infrastructure.
The two proposed allocations would address existing pollution while improving the province's long-term waste treatment capacity.
Quang Tri is also proceeding with investor selection procedures for the Nam Trach waste-to-energy project, which is expected to reduce reliance on conventional waste disposal methods by converting waste into electricity.
During the final two months of 2026, provincial authorities plan to address obstacles to environmental protection efforts and accelerate waste treatment projects.
The province aims to mobilise investment, improve infrastructure and develop centralised waste treatment facilities, particularly in areas affected by overloaded landfills.