Waste from Chui region proposed for recycling in Bishkek

Kyrgyzstan's Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision is exploring the possibility of relocating accumulated municipal solid waste from the Chui region to Bishkek for processing. Officials met to discuss the feasibility of this initiative, which aims to address the growing waste problem.

The discussions focused on several key aspects, including the current state of existing landfills in the Chui region, the total volume and composition of the waste, and the potential for establishing a transfer station. Arrangements for transporting the waste to the Bishkek waste processing plant were also a significant part of the agenda.

Officials also examined current waste collection and disposal tariffs, alongside measures to facilitate waste sorting and subsequent processing. A crucial element of the assessment involved determining whether local governments in the Chui region can afford the costs associated with waste removal, particularly from more remote areas.

The Bishkek waste processing plant is slated to increase its capacity to 3,000 tons per day by 2028–2029. If the plan to move waste from the Chui region proves economically and technically viable, it could lead to a reduction in illegal dumping sites, reclaim agricultural land, and significantly improve the sanitary and environmental conditions in populated areas.