MOSCOW, Nov. 18 (Xinhua) -- A waste-to-energy plant constructed by China's Hunan Junxin Environmental Protection Co. Ltd. in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, received its first pilot batch of municipal solid waste recently, marking a key advancement in Kyrgyzstan's modernization of waste management.
The pilot delivery saw 17 garbage trucks transport 126 tonnes of solid waste to the facility. The incineration process will kick off once the accumulated waste reaches 1,000 tonnes, enabling the plant to start generating electricity from the waste.
Located at Bishkek's primary landfill site, the plant, in its first phase, is expected to process 1,000 tonnes of waste daily, with plans to scale up the capacity to 3,000 tonnes per day. The total investment in the project stands at 95 million U.S. dollars, and official inauguration of the project is scheduled to be held on December 26 of this year.
This project represents a critical step in addressing waste management challenges. It not only helps Kyrgyzstan move towards a more sustainable future but also aligns with China's vision of promoting green development globally.
In June, Hunan Junxin also began building a similar waste-to-energy plant in Osh, Kyrgyzstan's second largest city, which will produce both electricity and heat from incinerated waste.
(Contributed by Bao Nuomin with Xinhua Silk Road)
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