Municipalities from North Macedonia Gain Insights from Swedish Experiences in Sustainable Waste Management
6 pilot municipalities from South-west and Pelagonija regions of North Macedonia discuss collaborative waste management initiatives during a study visit to Sweden, organised by SALAR International.
Mayors and technical working group members of the six pilot municipalities from the South-west and Pelagonija planning regions, North Macedonia, observed and learned from the established waste management systems and practices that have proven successful in the Swedish municipalities and regions.
Organised during 2-6 September 2024 by SALAR International and in partnership with Gästrike återvinnare, the exchange visit provided a unique opportunity for the participants to learn about the experiences of implementing sustainable waste management practices, specifically focusing on effective collection, recycling and re-use, at households and municipal level in the Gävle municipality. This hands-on experience will be invaluable in guiding collaborative waste management initiatives as part of the Swedish financed “Sustainable Municipal Waste Management Practices in North Macedonia” project.
Furthermore, the visit has enabled strategic discussions among the delegation itself on how to better address and move forward on substantial issues with regard to sustainable waste management, regional and inter-municipal cooperation in their respective waste management planning region. This is a step forward towards establishing the much-awaited regional utility enterprise in support of the implementation of the regional waste management system of North Macedonia, as confirmed by the participating mayors.
Study visit to Gästrike Återvinnare in Gävle
Sustainable municipal waste management in North Macedonia
Financed by Sweden through Swedish International Development Agency (Sida), SALAR and its subsidiary, SALAR International, implement the project ‘Sustainable municipal waste management services’ in North Macedonia during 2022-2027. The overall aim is to improve municipal waste management services in the country with a view to full compliance with EU standards, thus improving environmental sustainability and quality of life for all inhabitants.