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Significant progress in waste management in Chișinău

12.08.2025

In 2025, by August 1st, the Municipality of Chișinău, through projects funded by the EBRD and external sources, completed major works for the reclamation of the Ciocana landfill (Lot I) and the construction of a waste transfer station with a sorting line (Lot II).

Completed works:

  • Construction of a new access road to the site

  • Site improvement with limestone gravel

  • Installation of modular containers

  • Connection to water supply and sewerage

  • Temporary connection to electricity

  • Installation of equipment and temporary signs for traffic, health, and safety

  • Clearing and excavation works for Lot II

  • Investigation of gas volumes produced by the landfill body

Ongoing works:

  • Design for Lot I and Lot II

  • Approval of subcontractors

  • Import of equipment, machinery, and service vehicles

  • Procurement of materials for Lot I

  • Reprofiling of the landfill body

Investments made in 2025 (as of 01.08.2025):

  • €20,100 – consultancy services from HYDROPLAN

  • €543,800 – advance payment for design works for Lot I and Lot II

These investments are part of a project worth a total of €5 million, funded under the EBRD Grant Agreement signed on 16.12.2020.