On 2026-09-01, Dominican President Luis Abinader, through the Administrative Ministry of the Presidency (Mapre), delivered 50 garbage compactors to municipalities and municipal districts as part of a program to acquire 100 trucks. ^[1] The Ministry of Administrative Presidency (MAPRE) delivered 50 compactors to municipalities and districts in the Dominican Republic to strengthen waste collection and improve public health conditions. ^[2] Andrés Bautista García, the Administrative Minister of the Presidency, said on 2026-09-01 that the initiative aims to address one of the main needs of local governments and reduce risks to public health, the environment, and citizens' quality of life. ^[3] The equipment will be destined mainly to municipalities and municipal districts in the provinces of Azua, Bahoruco, Barahona, Elías Piña, Independencia, Pedernales, Peravia, San Cristóbal, San José de Ocoa, and San Juan, as well as Los Alcarrizos and Pedro Brand in Greater Santo Domingo, and localities in Monte Plata, El Seibo, and Hato Mayor. ^[4] The program aims to acquire 100 garbage compactors, primarily for territories with the greatest needs and limitations in waste management equipment. ^[5] Andrés Bautista García, the Minister of Administrative Presidency, stated that the initiative aims to address the primary need of local governments for sufficient equipment to provide efficient solid waste collection services. ^[6] The delivered equipment will be prioritarily used in municipalities and districts in the provinces of Azua, Bahoruco, Barahona, Elías Piña, Independencia, Pedernales, Peravia, San Cristóbal, San José de Ocoa, San Juan, Monte Plata, El Seibo, and Hato Mayor. ^[7]