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The structural dump ( pt, Lixão da Estrutural), is a dump in the
The structural dump ( pt, Lixão da Estrutural), is a dump in the Federal District
A federal district is a type of administrative division of a federation, usually under the direct control of a federal government and organized sometimes with a single municipal body. Federal districts often include capital districts, and they ...
, Brazil. It is one of the largest on the continent of America. It was in operation for 67 years and was officially closed on 19 January 2018.
Location and description
The dump is located west-north-west of the centre ofBrasília
Brasília (; ) is the federal capital of Brazil and seat of government of the Federal District. The city is located at the top of the Brazilian highlands in the country's Central-West region. It was founded by President Juscelino Kubitsche ...
, around 12 km from Palácio do Planalto
The Palácio do Planalto () in Brasília is the official workplace of the president of Brazil. The total area is around 1.75-2 km2. It contains approximately 50 Gg of waste.
Operation and closure
While in operation, around 3,000 people picked through the garbage for recyclable plastic, metal, paper, and other items of value to sell. The dump processed around 1,000 tonnes of garbage every day. According toRodrigo Rollemberg
Rodrigo Sobral Rollemberg (born July 13, 1959) is a Brazilian politician and member of the Brazilian Socialist Party (PSB). He served as Governor of the Federal District from 2015 to 2019.
Rollemberg won the 2014 Federal District gubernatorial ...
, governor of the Federal District
A federal district is a type of administrative division of a federation, usually under the direct control of a federal government and organized sometimes with a single municipal body. Federal districts often include capital districts, and they ...
, the rubbish scavengers who once worked there are expected to receive paid employment in a recycling centre.
A new landfill, located further from the centre of Brasília
Brasília (; ) is the federal capital of Brazil and seat of government of the Federal District. The city is located at the top of the Brazilian highlands in the country's Central-West region. It was founded by President Juscelino Kubitsche ...
, has opened to take its place.
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* {{coord, 15, 46, 25, S, 47, 59, 55, W, type:landmark_region:BR, display=title Buildings and structures in the Federal District (Brazil) Landfills in Brazil