Short description of the overall project

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the European Union (EU) are supporting the western Ukrainian city of Khmelnytskyi and adjacent villages to modernise their local solid waste management. Around 300,000 residents will benefit from better waste management, cleaner groundwater and improved air quality.

Short description of activities financed by  the donation

It is the second solid waste investment in the country jointly financed by the EBRD and the EU. The Bank is providing a loan of up to €28.5 million to municipal utility company Spetskomuntrans, which is collecting, treating and disposing of solid waste in the Khmelnytskyi region.

This is complemented by a €5 million investment grant from the EU, an additional contribution of up to €3 million from the city of Khmelnytskyi, as well as previous technical cooperation funds provided by the EU and Sweden for the preparation of the project.

The financing package will allow for the closure of the existing landfill and the rehabilitation of the site. Two new cells will be constructed in line with EU standards, equipment will be purchased and modern recycling and composting facilities will be built. Furthermore, the city will buy new waste collection vehicles and waste containers to encourage local residents, public institutions and businesses to separate their waste.

The investment will lead to significant CO2 emission savings of up to 150,000 tonnes per year. It is to be accompanied by an educational campaign in schools, kindergartens and public organisations.