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.
| WBIF | Grant | WB-IG07-MKD-ENV-01 | € 22,562,513 |
| EBRD | Loan | € 36,940,000 | |
| WBIF | Grant | WB27-MKD-ENV-01 | € 2,122,449 |
| SECO TA and Investment Grant | External Grant | € 9,000,000 | |
| EBRD secured - SIDA | External Grant | € 700,000 | |
| Total | € 71,324,962 | ||
| Total Grants | € 24,684,962 | ||
| Total Loans | € 36,940,000 | ||