Only Half of Gaza Waste-Collection Fleet Operational, UN Partners Warn of Rising Public Health Risks
UN partners supporting the collection of solid waste in Gaza warned, in a UN briefing on November 13, 2026, that only half of their vehicle fleet is operational, due to persistent restrictions imposed by Israeli authorities on the entry of necessary materials. As a result, only some of Gaza's trash can actually be collected, and public health risks are increasing.
Solid-waste collection is one of the most basic municipal services. When vehicles and spare parts cannot enter, collection capacity keeps falling, and uncollected waste piling up in residential areas directly raises the risks of disease transmission and environmental contamination.
The briefing did not give the fleet's total size or daily collection volumes. The fleet's operating status and any change in material entry will follow in the next briefing by UN humanitarian agencies. (Source: United Nations)
Source: United Nations
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