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    Platform ,,Region without waste"

    Together towards sustainable
    waste management solutions

    'REGION WITHOUT WASTE' is a platform that unites all 18 municipalities from the Pelagonia and Southwest regions in their commitment to sustainable, efficient, and responsible waste management, and the creation of a modern and effective waste management system.

    The platform is supported by the project "Sustainable Waste Management at the Local Level" funded by Sweden and implemented by SALAR International.

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    After - clean environment
    Before - waste management

    How it works

    Regional system

    for waste management

    A modern and long-term solution for a cleaner and safer environment.

    The Regional Waste Management System (RWMS) is an exceptionally important project for the region that will provide improved infrastructure and the implementation of new waste management technologies, fundamentally changing our relationship with waste. The ultimate goal is a final transition from short-term, ad-hoc solutions and fragmented municipal services toward a systemic approach and a modern, sustainable waste management system.
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    Regional Landfill

    Regional Landfill

    Novaci

    Transfer Stations

    Transfer Stations

    Kicevo, Ohrid, Prilep, Debar

    Collection Centers

    Collection Centers

    One per 30.000 inhabitants

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    29 January 2026

    Open Dialogue with Civil Society Organizations Regarding the RWMS

    With an open and dynamic conversation, an exchange of views, and a clear message that sustainable solutions are possible only through cooperation, an informative and consultative meeting with civil society organizations (CSOs) from the Pelagonia and Southwestern regions was held yesterday (January 29, 2026) at the Officers' House in Bitola, dedicated to topics related to the establishment of the Regional Waste Management System (RWMS).

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    22 January 2026

    First working session of the Inter-Municipal Waste Management Board

    Today in Bitola, the first working session of the Inter-Municipal Waste Management Board (MOUO) for the Pelagonia and Southwest regions took place, marking the start of the operational phase and the fulfillment of the obligations of the regional waste management system.

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    5 January 2026

    Presentation and delivery of waste management equipment

    Today in Bitola, a portion of the planned waste management equipment (vehicles and containers/bins) was promoted and delivered to the municipalities of the Pelagonia and Southwestern regions.

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    9 December 2025

    Inter-Municipal Waste Management Board Formed for the Pelagonia Region

    The municipalities of the Pelagonia and Southwest regions held a constitutive session today in Skopje and officially formed the Inter-Municipal Waste Management Board (MOUO) ..

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    7 December 2025

    Pelagonia and the Southwest Committed to Establishing a Modern and Sustainable Waste Management System

    A formal reception was held tonight in Skopje, attended by the Deputy Minister of Environment and Physical Planning, Ane Lashkoska, the Minister of Local Self-Government, Zlatko Perinski, the Executive Director of ZELS, Dushica Perishikj, and the mayors of municipalities from the Pelagonia and Southwest regions.

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    17 November 2025

    "Clean is Beautiful - Ohrid Selects" – Great Interest and Excellent Attendance at the Pop-Up Event

    The city square in Ohrid was filled with music, positive energy, and children's laughter yesterday, as hundreds of citizens joined the pop-up event "Clean is Beautiful - Ohrid Selects," organized by PE "Ohridski Komunalec" and the Municipality of Ohrid with support from Sweden through SALAR International.

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    Interactive data background

    Interactive data

    Waste indicators

    Explore the key waste indicators and other data related to how municipalities in the region manage waste. The goal is to provide a transparent overview of the public utility companies' operations, enabling the monitoring of trends and progress over time. This information ensures clearer communication with citizens and supports informed decision-making, regional planning, and the continuous improvement of waste management services.
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    Resources

    In this section, a wide range of materials and resources related to waste management developed throughout the project are available – including analyses, studies, educational materials, as well as other practical information on waste reduction, collection, processing, and recycling.
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    Research and Analysis

    Educational Materials

    Informational Materials

    Planning Documents

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    Inter-municipal waste management board

    The IMWMB is the management mechanism for the Regional Waste Management System in the Pelagonia and Southwest regions and a forum for discussion and information exchange between the municipalities in both regions. It will enable rapid and coordinated implementation of waste management plans and the alignment of operational standards for public utility companies.
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    Events

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    17 January 2026

    First working session IMWMB

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    10 January 2026

    Consultative meeting with civil society organizations from the Pelagonia and Southwest regions

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    26 December 2025

    Allocation of new equipment for public utility companies

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    20 November 2025

    Constitutional session IMWMB

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    Partner
    platform

    This space has restricted access and is intended exclusively for the municipalities involved in the regional waste management system in the Pelagonia and Southwest regions. It allows authorized users to log in and enter, update, and share data, reports, and other relevant documentation related to waste management in a pre-defined and standardized manner.
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