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One of the recurring problems in San José, which Alianza News has reported, is the large accumulation of garbage in different parts of the city, which can generate diseases in the community. In this regard, the authorities have carried out different activities, but so far the problem persists.
Therefore, the Mayor's Office of San José launched the Cash for Trash program, through which homeless residents are encouraged to collect garbage in exchange for money distributed through pre-loaded Mastercard cards.
"I have spoken to many homeless residents who have expressed a desire to be part of the solution," said Sam Liccardo, Mayor of San Jose. "Through Cash for Trash, we enlist our homeless neighbors in our battle against litter while paving a path for future actions that seek to provide more services and assistance to these individuals."
The Cash for Trash program will be conducted in 40 different areas of San Jose and will employ an estimated 400 homeless people. The program will pay $4 for each bag of trash collected with a maximum of $20 per day.
City officials explained that Cash for Trash was made possible by a partnership with MasterCard, which launched the "Network of Possible Cities," an initiative in more than 200 cities that seeks to solve various social and environmental problems.
