Nippon Kanzai Environmental Service-led Consortium to Manage Yakushima Town's Waste Treatment Facility, Protecting World Natural Heritage Environment
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Nippon Kanzai Holdings Inc. announced that its group company, Nippon Kanzai Environmental Service Co., Ltd., as the representative of a joint venture, has been awarded the contract to manage and operate the Yakushima Town Clean Support Center in Kagoshima Prefecture. This new facility, completed in April 2026, aims to contribute to the environmental conservation of Yakushima, a World Natural Heritage site, and promote sustainable island development. Leveraging 20 years of experience in operating the previous facility, the company will ensure safe, secure, and stable operations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is responsible for managing Yakushima Town's waste treatment facility?
A: A joint venture led by Nippon Kanzai Environmental Service Co., Ltd. has been awarded the contract to manage and operate the Yakushima Town Clean Support Center, utilizing their extensive experience and know-how.
Q: What impact will this facility have on Yakushima's environment?
A: Prioritizing the environmental conservation of Yakushima, a World Natural Heritage site, the facility will use the latest technology to reduce environmental load and ensure stable operations, contributing to an island where "people and nature" coexist.
Q: What are the strengths of the Nippon Kanzai Group?
A: Since its establishment in 1965, as an independent enterprise, the group has handled a wide range of operations from building management to environmental facility operations, with operational experience at approximately 128 infrastructure facilities nationwide and unique know-how.
Q: Has Yakushima Town been involved in environmental conservation previously?
A: Yes, Yakushima Town was registered as a World Natural Heritage site in 1993 and has since been promoting initiatives that balance environmental conservation, such as food waste composting and plastic bag charges, for about 20 years, based on the philosophy of coexistence between "people and nature."
Q: What is the contract period for the new waste treatment facility?
A: The contract period is three years, from November 2025 to October 2028. Through stable facility operation, the aim is to pass on a beautiful island to future generations.