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Second Workshop Held for Development of Regional Waste Management Plan for Pelagonia and South-west Regions

Prilep Officially Opens New Waste Sorting and Disposal Collection Point

Swedish Ambassador Visits Prilep: City Becomes a Model for Modern Waste Management

Ryan Knox for MIA: The regional model transforms waste management from a series of partial local solutions into a modern public service

First workshop for the preparation of the new Regional Waste Management Plan for the Pelagonia and Southwest regions held

Launch of the "Waste-Free Region" web platform – a new digital tool for data management, transparency, coordination, and practical waste management solutions

Waste as a serious challenge: regional centers as the solution

Waste management is becoming an increasingly larger and more serious problem for municipalities in Macedonia. Unfortunately, not a single landfill in our country, except in certain places like Drisla in Skopje and the landfill in Gevgelija, meets any required standards. Pollution, unpleasant odors, and constantly burning landfills—this is the picture in many places across Macedonia.

The Regional Waste Management Forum has begun: The foundations are laid, a new phase in reforms follows

The Regional Waste Management Forum "Together for a Waste-Free Region: Toward a Functional and Sustainable Regional System" has commenced, taking place at a crucial moment for waste management reforms in the Pelagonia and South-west regions.

Strong institutions and active citizen engagement - prerequisites for a sustainable waste management system

The operational functioning of the system, the preparedness of public utility companies, and citizen involvement were the focus of the second panel of the Regional Waste Management Forum.

Shaping waste management education in North Macedonia

This year we had a wonderful opportunity to be a partner to SALAR International in helping them develop training modules on sustainable waste management for municipalities and public utility companies in North Macedonia.

A functional waste management system is possible, but it requires a clear vision, partnership, and consistent implementation

Regional coordination and infrastructure investments were the focus of the first panel of the Regional Waste Management Forum, dedicated to building a functional system in the Pelagonia and Southwest regions.

Panel discussion in Resen: Sustainable waste management requires a systemic approach, coordination, and cooperation

The Prespa region is entering a new phase of improving its waste management system.

Packaging waste is an essential part of the broader commitment to sustainable development, the circular economy, and alignment with EU standards

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).

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.

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.

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) ..

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.

"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.