Kazakh government approves concept for managing all types of waste for 2026–2030
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At the session of the Government chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, the draft Concept for Managing All Types of Waste for 2026–2030 was approved, El.kz cites primeminister.kz.
The document was developed as part of the instructions of the Head of State to improve the environmental situation in the country. Vice Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources Zhomart Aliev presented the key approaches. Reports from regional akims and a representative of the sectoral organization Ecojer were also heard.
The Prime Minister emphasized the importance of introducing a comprehensive waste processing system. Currently, about 25% of municipal solid waste in the country is recycled.
“The Head of State consistently underscores the need for concrete measures to improve the environmental situation in the country. This requires full processing of all types of waste. To address these issues, projects on waste-to-energy utilization are being implemented in Astana, Almaty, and Shymkent. Investors have already been identified, and the necessary agreements with them have been signed. Going forward, this experience will be replicated in other regions,” Olzhas Bektenov emphasized.
A total of 185 billion tenge is allocated for improving the waste management system through a preferential financing mechanism; of 60 approved projects, 22 have already received funding. The Ministry of Ecology, together with local authorities, has been instructed to ensure the implementation of these projects.
The Prime Minister noted that issues related to industrial, medical, and other types of waste also require solutions. The Concept will enable the establishment of a clear monitoring and forecasting system to ensure environmental and sanitary-epidemiological safety. This will stimulate the development of a waste management industry focused on recycling and reuse.
It was emphasized that this approach aligns with the requirements of the President’s “Taza Qazaqstan” initiative, aimed at fostering an environmental culture of responsible stewardship of nature.
Attention was given to digitalization of the sector, the introduction of digital waste accounting systems, and monitoring of waste movement, storage, and disposal.
In addition, the high investment potential within the waste management sector was noted. Developed countries that are gradually transitioning from landfilling waste to circular economy models were cited as examples, generating electric power and producing secondary raw materials for subsequent use in manufacturing.
Overall, the Concept will change existing approaches, increase the investment potential of the sector, and modernize the current infrastructure.
During the session, the Prime Minister issued a number of instructions to the Ministry of Ecology. In particular, the ministry, jointly with government bodies and regional akimats, was instructed to ensure timely implementation of the measures outlined in the Concept and the Action Plan, and to begin construction next year of waste-to-energy plants in Astana, Almaty, and Shymkent. It is also necessary to take measures to create and finance infrastructure for the collection, recycling, and disposal of waste using environmental payments.
Coordination is assigned to First Deputy Prime Minister Roman Sklyar.
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