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Add to Preferred SourcesKfW is supporting controlled waste recycling and disposal in Albania with funds from the German Federal Government and EU grants. The uncontrolled waste dumps there have become a major problem for the country, neighboring states and the Mediterranean.
In November 2018, the new waste landfill, which was financed by KfW with around ten million euros, went into operation just outside the city gates. 200 tonnes of rubbish are collected here every day.
“If we give rubbish a clear destination, it won’t end up in the sea,” emphasizes Christina Kern, KfW project manager for the Korça plant.
Alongside the ten million euros, additional money will be made available for consulting services with the aim of supporting the participating municipalities in developing their waste concepts, publicising these concepts and promoting their acceptance. The goal is not only to ensure that waste disposal is widely practised, but also to raise awareness of how necessary and sensible it is to prevent, reduce or recycle waste.
Original source: KfW
Published on 05 February 2019