Support to 2 municipalities in drafting Local Waste Management Plans
KIWER was tasked with assisting the municipalities of Malisheva and Dragash in drafting local waste management plans. The plans were formulated to align with the legal framework and waste management hierarchy, incorporate circular economy principles, and ensure the financial sustainability of the system. As per legislation, municipalities bear the responsibility of establishing local waste management […]
Support to the improvement of financial sustainability of municipal waste management service providers in Kosovo and methodological guidance on economic instrument usage
The project has reviewed the implementation of the existing economic and financial instruments applied to SWM and identified a financial gap. Based on the identified weaknesses and best practices in the relevant field, the project has proposed economic and financial instruments suitable for the local context. Among the recommended instruments are the implementation of Pay-As-You-Throw […]
Deposit Refund System (DRS) Study for Kosovo in a frame of Extended Producer Responsibility
The project has assisted the Ministry of Environment on Kosovo to explore potential of introducing Deposit Refund Scheme for beverage containers. The consultant carried out: Market overview of beverage market in Kosovo; Pre-design Study and Impact Analysis; Development of the communication strategy; development of DRS concept: Implementation of DRS
Development of the Business Plan and the Operational Model for the Savina Stena Landfill Zvećan
KIWER was tasked with reviewing and recommending the most feasible operating and business model for managing the Savina Stena landfill in accordance with local legislation. The project examined various options aimed at providing high-quality services at the lowest cost. It involved developing the business plan for the future company, including an employment plan to calculate […]
Support Kosovo Environmental Protection Agency to Establish Cadastre for Hazardous Waste and Chemicals
KIWER was tasked to develop a comprehensive cadastre for hazardous waste and chemicals that meets the requirements of the EC framework and ECHA, facilitates regulatory compliance, enhances data management and reporting capabilities, and supports informed decision-making in hazardous waste and chemical management. The cadastre was developed by the contractor, KIWER, as a web application. Reporting […]
Assessment of Investment need for SWM Services for 4 municipalities in North Kosovo
The project assisted municipalities of Zvečan, North Mitrovica, Leposavič and Zubin Potok in carrying out assessment for investment needs for basic waste collection services. Project has conducted a comprehensive assessment of the existing infrastructure used for waste collection, including vehicles, containers, bins, transfer stations, and disposal facilities. The current waste collection operations are analysed and […]
Support to the Kosovo Ministry of Environment and Environmental Protection Agency in Developing the Waste Management Reporting framework for the municipalities and other SWM actors
KIWER has been tasked with developing a standardized reporting platform in accordance with the current legislation for all stakeholders involved in waste management, including municipalities and waste management service providers. Project has standardized data collection methods, formats, terminology, and definitions to ensure consistency and compatibility across different waste management systems and reporting entities. Project has […]
Support to 7 municipalities in drafting Local Waste Management Plans
KIWER was tasked with assisting the municipalities of Kamenica, Novobërdë, Deçan, Zveçan, Leposavić, North Mitrovica, and Zubin Potok in drafting local waste management plans. The plans were formulated to align with the legal framework and waste management hierarchy, incorporate circular economy principles, and ensure the financial sustainability of the system. As per legislation, municipalities bear […]
Setting Service Tariffs for Waste Collection, Transport and Disposal Services for 10 Kosovo Municipalities
KIWER was tasked with developing the process for setting service fees for the collection and transportation of municipal waste in the municipalities of Ferizaj, Shtime, Fushe Kosova, Lipjan, Obiliq, Graqanica, Istog, Klina, Deçan and Novoberdo. The service fees are established based on economic principles aimed at covering service costs, including capital maintenance. The fees are […]
Feasibility study, ESIA and main design for Civic Amenity Centres in Gjakova and Gjilan
KIWER was tasked to carry out Feasibility study, ESIA and main design for Civic Amenity Centres in Gjakova and Skenderaj. Both projects were listed as priority projects in the Integrated Waste Management Strategy 2021 – 2030 and Waste Management Action Plan 2021 – 2023. The Activities carried out by the project included: Market Analysis; Site […]
