Problems with solid waste collection in Kaliningrad region and development perspectives

Abstract

Many reports and projects were devoted to the problem of waste collection and utilization in
the Kaliningrad Region during the last 15 years. One article on this topic was published in the
manuscript of EcoTech-1999 [I].
However, it must be accepted that this problem is so deep and complicated that now we have
come to the next stage of solution. Presently, an effective system for household solid waste
collection and utilization is absent in the region. There is no correct information about
gravimetric values of waste delivered to landfills. Practically all 160 landfills do not meet
Russian and international requirements, selective waste collection is not organized not more
than 5% of all wastes are used as secondary raw materials.