More effective sectorial service provision in LSGs:

waste management in Armenian communities

Project Map

Ongoing

Thanks to the support of the Embassy of the Netherlands in Yerevan, we launched this project that is aimed at overcoming the issues caused by improper solid waste management in Armavir region.

Sorting Bins​
Tour
Media

The problem

The current Solid Waste Management (SWM) system of Armenia experiences structural issues, lacks clear and enforced SWM legislation and is not sustainable. In Armenia, waste is collected by municipalities in one mixed fraction and taken to unsanitary landfills or dumpsites. The most crucial issues to the low level of sustainability in the SWM system are the provision of collection services, old equipment, and non-sanitary treatment options. Insufficient service provision leads to illegal dumping, littering, and open burning of waste, which further worsens the situation and adds to human health issues.

The project aims at enhancing sectorial services at the local level, thus promoting the principles of good governance and protecting the environment by minimizing the risk of pollution and contagion.

Sorting Bins

Duration & Location

The project was launched in July, 2021 and is anticipated to last till May, 2022. The project activities will take place in the following 8 communities of Armavir region:

  • Armavir
  • Yervandashat
  • Bagaran
  • Vanand
  • Koghbavan
  • Hushakert
  • Sardarapat
  • Araks

Tour & Awareness Campaign

Steps

The following steps are required for solving the issues:

  • Prepare and install branded sorting bins in the selected communities and partner institutions;
  • Organize educational sessions and public awareness campaigns for the local population, staff of local self-government communities, and companies;
  • Collect and transport the sorted waste to the recycling facilities;
  • Increase citizens participation and engagement in waste sorting and environmental decision-making in the communities;
  • Nominate focal points in the local self-government bodies of each community to support in environmental decision-making process.

Media Coverage

Shant TV

Morning Program with ISSD

Arma TV

Waste Management in Armavir

Arma TV

Waste is a Resource

Expectations

The following changes are anticipated:

  • Waste collection service is functioning and trash collection service is developed;
  • Local community members are engaged in environmental trainings, waste sorting, and other activities that boosts their participation in environmental decision-making processes;
  • Opportunity for the locals to cooperate with ISSD to enhance the environmental situation in their region/community is provided;
  • Prospect for local families to have new income sources while protecting the environment is endowed;
  • GHG emissions are reduced.