Why is this important
Waste recycling projects directly affect the load on landfills and the environmental sustainability of the regions. Launching our own production of machinery reduces import dependence and simplifies the scaling of waste management infrastructure. For the regions, this also means long-term jobs and projected investments in the utilities sector. The participation of a foreign partner accelerates the implementation of technologies and management solutions.
What happened
- Uzbekistan plans to establish the production of waste processing equipment in partnership with Turkey’s MT Makina company.
- The parties discussed cooperation in the creation of waste recycling and management facilities, as well as the production of equipment for these purposes.
Numbers and facts
- The projects will be implemented in the Samarkand region with a total investment of $10 million, and the main work on the projects is planned to be completed by the end of 2027.
- Within the framework of the agreements, the construction of a household waste sorting station with a capacity of 500 tons per day is planned.
- It is also planned to create a plant for the production of 1,000 containers and special equipment per year.
- Joint ventures are expected to create 100 jobs, and their operating period is estimated at 20 years.
Context
- For the communal and environmental sectors, this means the emergence of a local production base and the expansion of processing capacities.
- Residents of the region will receive new jobs and improve the waste management system.
- For the state, the project creates a long-term infrastructure asset and reduces costs for purchasing imported equipment.
