Historic city of Safi installs 46 new Green Bee underground containers for mixed waste collection

The historic Moroccan city of Safi has just completed the installation of 46 Green Bee underground containers, a project developed and implemented in collaboration with ISOTEC Maroc, the local distributor for Lasso™ brand equipment. The installation of these new high-capacity units represents a significant contribution to modernizing the urban waste disposal infrastructure of this North African city.

Each container has a capacity of 5 m³ and is designated for general waste disposal. The units feature a foot pedal for hands-free opening, as well as a metal system with a double lifting eye and a safety platform, ensuring enhanced protection during maintenance and emptying operations.

Lasso™’s Green Bee underground waste collection containers allow for discreet integration into the urban landscape, reducing the visual impact of disposal points and contributing to a more organized and efficient use of public space—features of particular importance in a historic, tourist-oriented city.

Morocco commits to more efficient waste management

The implementation of this project is part of a broader effort to modernize urban waste management in the country. The Kingdom of Morocco has been developing national policies and programs aimed at improving waste collection, management, treatment, and recovery. The National Household Waste Management Program (PNDM) is one such example; more recently, the country has reinforced this strategy with the National Household Waste Recovery Program (PNVDM), which focuses on environmentally sustainable practices, including reducing landfill disposal and increasing waste recovery.

In this transformation process, the modernization of disposal and collection infrastructure—exemplified by this project featuring Lasso™ containers—is a fundamental component in making urban systems more efficient, functional, and tailored to the needs of cities.

An international partnership that continues to grow

For Lasso Eco Innovation, the Safi project also represents another step in consolidating its international presence, particularly within the Moroccan market.

“Implementing this project in Safi is an excellent example of what we can achieve through genuine close collaboration with our local partners. Working with ISOTEC Maroc has enabled us to bring Lasso solutions to various urban settings across Morocco, addressing the specific needs of each city—a partnership that has strengthened over the past five years,” says Sofia Sampaio, International Market Director at Lasso Eco Innovation.

Located on Morocco’s Atlantic coast, Safi is a city where history, heritage, tradition, and the sea converge. Known for its medina, Portuguese-era fortifications, and ancient pottery tradition, the city is also a renowned tourist destination with strong ties to the Atlantic Ocean and surfing.