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Defined as the area in the United States that is within 100 kilometers and the area in Mexico that is within 300 kilometers of the international boundary.
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This project was Certified on November 09, 1996
| Sector | |
| Location | Agua Prieta, Sonora, MEX |
| Benefited Population | 60,236 people |
| Projected Cost | $1,910,000.00 USD |
| Technical Assistance | $69,049.00USD from TA Fund |
| Sponsor |
Ayuntamiento de Agua Prieta |
| ID# |
35 |
The proposed sanitary landfill project for Agua Prieta, Son. Will provide municipal solid waste collection and disposal services for the Agua Prieta community of 56,000 people. It is estimated that presently about 80 tons/day of solid waste is generated from domestic, commercial, and other sources. The maquiladora industry generates about 6 tons/day. The current open-air dump has a remaining useful lifetime of only 18-24 months