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How does waste management and recycling work in Santa Maria?

2 min read · Updated 30 September 2026

Updated September 2026 · 3 minute read

Quick answer

Municipal waste services are extremely limited on the remote peninsula.

The practical answer

Responsible travelers and self-catering groups are strongly encouraged to practice "pack-it-in, pack-it-out" principles, taking non-biodegradable trash (especially plastic bottles, aluminum cans, and batteries) back to Maputo for proper disposal.

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