Kyrgyzstan reduces landfills by nearly 20 percent
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Asel Raimkulova, Deputy Minister of Nature for Kyrgyzstan, announced a 19.4% reduction in the number of landfills in the Chui region during a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on October 14.
Ulukbek Uzakbaev, a deputy, questioned the plans for waste processing plants and noted the continued problem of illegal dumping.
Raimkulova responded that officials are evaluating options for waste disposal, including transporting waste to an incineration plant in Bishkek and building a new plant if enough waste accumulates to justify it. Raimkulova explained that the Chui region began with 411 landfills and now has 290 registered. Authorities have eliminated 7 of 24 unauthorized landfills, including four in Tokmok, two in the Panfilov district, and one in the Issyk-Ata district.
The Ministry of Natural Resources plans to reduce the number of landfills in every region of Kyrgyzstan by 30% by the end of 2026. Uzakbaev also asked about measures beyond fines to address waste disposal, signaling a desire for more comprehensive solutions.
