During a briefing, Bishkek's Vice-Mayor Jyrgalbek Shamiraliev announced that following the construction of a waste incineration plant, suburban landfills could be closed. The plant is expected to initially process 1,000 tons of waste per day, addressing the city's current needs as 800 to 1,200 tons of waste are brought to landfills daily.
The investment sum for the project is estimated at $95 million, with plans to allocate 12 hectares at the Bishkek landfill for construction. The plant will feature a multi-stage incineration and purification system, converting emissions into steam. Future expansion aims to increase waste processing to 2,000 and later 3,000 tons per day.
Vice-Mayor Shamiraliev highlighted that due to administrative and territorial reforms, the city's territory has tripled this year, leading to a rise in population and consequently, waste volume. The plan involves closing the existing 20 landfills around the capital, redirecting waste to the new plant for centralized processing, reducing environmental impact.
The construction of the plant is scheduled to be completed within 1.5-2 years, with an estimated payback period of 14-15 years. Revenue will be generated through electricity production (initially 16 megawatts per hour), waste processing fees, heat and construction material sales.
In November 2023, the Mayor of Bishkek, Aybek Junushaliev, and the CEO of Junxin Dai Daoguo company signed a framework agreement for cooperation on the waste-to-energy project. The initiative aims to address waste management challenges comprehensively, offering environmental and economic benefits for the city and its residents.
