Waste Collection and Disposal in Ararat Marz
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Territory – 2096 km2.
Population - 252665 people.
In Ararat marz there are 4 urban and 94 rural settlements.
The operating companies that implement waste collection and disposal in Ararat marz are the following:
1. In Artashat town – “Communal“ Company.
The company has 5 operating vehicles. Waste collection is carried out once in 2 days.
2. In Ararat town – “Ararat’s HCE“ OJSC.
The company has 8 operating vehicles.
- In Masis town – “Communal Economy“ CJSC.
The company has 15 operating vehicles.
- In Vedi town – Urban communal service of the Municipality of Vedi
The company has 2 operating vehicles. Waste collection is carried out once in 2 days
Information on waste organizations of other settlements of the Marz is in an elaboration stage.
Officially Operating Landfills in Ararat Marz
The Landfill of Artashat town is 2 km far from the town and occupies 3 hectare. It has been operating from 1970.
The Landfill of Masis town is 3 km far from the town and occupies 4,9 hectare. It has been operating from 1985. The landfill is operated by “Masis’s Communal Service” CJSC.
The Landfill of Ararat town is 1 km far from the town and occupies 1,7 hectare. It has been operating from 1978. The landfill is operated by “Ararat’s HCE” OJSC.
The Landfill of Vedi town is 2 km far from the town and occupies 1.7 hectare. It has been operating from 1990. The landfill is operated by “Urban communal service of Vedi”
The Landfill of Nor Ughi village is 0,5 km far from the village and occupies 2,5 hectare. It has been operating from 1992.
The Landfill of Narek village is 3 km far from the village and occupies 10 hectare. It has been operating from 1988.
Information on the landfills operated in other communities of the Marz is in an elaboration stage.
Comments:
1. Number of population is taken from the results of RA Population Census of 2001
2. Information on waste organizations and landfills is based on the data provided by Marzpetarans.