Chui region waste may be processed at Bishkek plant, ministry says
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Kyrgyzstan's Ministry of Natural Resources discussed transporting solid waste from Chui region landfills to Bishkek's waste processing plant. The plant currently processes 1,300–1,500 tonnes daily and plans to reach 3,000 tonnes by 2028–2029. The ministry says the move could reduce illegal dumps and free farmland.
Key Facts
- Bishkek's waste processing plant currently handles 1,300–1,500 tonnes of waste per day.
- The plant plans to increase capacity to 3,000 tonnes per day by 2028–2029, with electricity generation.
- Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 525 of August 7, 2026 approved technical requirements for solid waste landfill design, operation, and reclamation.
- The ministry says the approach could reduce illegal dumps, free agricultural land, and improve sanitary conditions in Chui region settlements.
Waste Transport Proposal
The Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision held a working meeting with representatives of the presidential envoy in Chui region, local governments, district administrations, aiyl okmotu, and city mayors. Participants discussed the condition of regional landfills, waste volume and composition, possible creation of a transfer station, and logistics for transporting waste to Bishkek. Current tariffs for waste removal and disposal, as well as options for sorting and further processing, were also reviewed. Economic feasibility was a key topic, including the ability of local governments to pay for waste transport from remote districts.
Plant Capacity Expansion
The Bishkek waste processing plant currently processes 1,300–1,500 tonnes of waste per day. By 2028–2029, the plant plans to increase capacity to 3,000 tonnes per day with electricity generation. The ministry stated that implementing this approach would reduce the number of illegal dumps, free agricultural land for intended use, and improve sanitary and environmental conditions in Chui region settlements.
New Landfill Regulations
The ministry presented new regulatory requirements in waste management, including a technical standard for design, operation, and reclamation of solid waste landfills. Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 525 of August 7, 2026 approved the technical requirements. Under the new rules, solid waste must be placed only at facilities built according to approved projects, SNiPs, and technical regulations with 'Polygon' status. The ministry expressed readiness to provide state support and apply incentive measures to reduce illegal dumps nationwide.
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Chui region waste may be processed at Bishkek plant, ministry says
