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On this page, you will find more information about current affairs, activities, events, and initiatives related to waste management in the Pelagonia and Southwestern regions for a quick and clear overview of the processes and the improvement of the regional waste management system.
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.