Regional Waste Management System for Polog, Pelagonija, Vardar, Southwest and Southeast Regions

Regional Waste Management System for Polog, Pelagonija, Vardar, Southwest and Southeast Regions

Project Description

Current waste management practices in North Macedonia primarily focus on waste collection and disposal, mainly in non-engineered dumpsites. Treatment of municipal solid waste and source-separation of recyclables and biowaste is basically non-existent.

This investment project is the first countrywide undertaking in the sector and an important step towards integrated solid waste services. It supports the introduction of EU-compliant solid waste services for a population of over 1 million residents across 45 municipalities and develops environmentally safe disposal practices.

The EU co-funds the project under Flagship 7 - Waste and wastewater management - of the Economic and Investment Plan for the Western Balkans through the WBIF.

Project Financing

WBIF Grant WB-IG07-MKD-ENV-01 € 22,562,513
EBRD Loan € 37,040,000
EBRD Other Sources € 975,000
Total € 60,577,513
Total Grants € 22,562,513
Total Loans € 37,040,000

Partner Financial Organisations

Western Balkans Partners