Major Investment Planned for Waste Recycling Plant in Osh City
The city of Osh in Kyrgyzstan is making strides towards a more sustainable future with the establishment of the first plant for recycling and disposal of municipal solid waste (MSW). The Russian-Kyrgyz joint venture Taza Complex, founded by Marat Zhaanbaev, has successfully launched this project with the support of the government and the Public-Private Partnership Center (PPP).
The plant has entered into a 25-year agreement with the City Hall of Osh, with half of the investment coming from external sources. The Eurasian Development Bank is also on board to provide a grant for the development of a feasibility study. The main goal of the project is not only to handle waste from Osh, but also to expand to other regions in Kyrgyzstan. The initial investment for the first stage of the project amounted to 98 million soms, with plans to invest more than $10 million in the coming years.
The plant is equipped with state-of-the-art technology for the disposal of hazardous and medical waste, allowing for deep processing and an overall improvement in the environmental situation. The sorting technologies provided by the Russian company Husman, along with equipment from the Netherlands, Germany, and Italy, ensure efficient and environmentally friendly operations.
In a positive development, the plant has already sorted 152 tons of waste, averaging 2 tons per day, with 1.5 tons being plastic bottles. Additionally, 20 women from socially vulnerable groups have been employed at the plant, receiving fair wages and necessary facilities. These women were previously working in difficult conditions at the landfill, highlighting the positive impact of the new recycling plant in Osh.
Overall, the establishment of this recycling plant not only signifies a step towards sustainability in Osh but also provides employment opportunities for vulnerable groups and contributes to a cleaner environment for the community.
