Bishkek, Oct. 12, 2026 /Kabar/. Since the beginning of 2026, work has been carried out to eliminate 93 unauthorized dumpsites in Kyrgyzstan. Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision reports.
According to the agency, there are currently 230 active waste disposal sites in the republic.
The most significant results have been achieved in the Issyk-Kul region. Of the 51 previously active dumpsites, 35 have been eliminated. Consequently, 16 waste disposal sites remain in the region.
Following in terms of results are the Chuy, Jalal-Abad, Batken, Osh, Naryn, and Talas regions, where work is also underway to reduce the number of unauthorized dumpsites and improve the sanitary condition of the areas. It is reported that one of the 31 previously active waste dump sites in Talas Region has been closed since the beginning of the year; 30 waste disposal sites currently remain in the region.
At the same time, a new landfill is under construction in the Bakai-Ata district of Talas region. Bringing this facility into operation will make it possible to further reduce the number of active dump sites by nine across the Bakai-Ata and Talas districts.
