Waste Collection and Disposal in Gegharkunik Marz
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Territory - 5348 km2.
Population - 215371* people.
In Gegharkunik marz there are 5 urban and 93 rural settlements.
The operating companies that implement waste collection and disposal in Gegharkunik marz are the following:
1. In Gavar town (population – 23302 people ) - “Spasarkum” OJSC
The company has 4 operating vehicles. Waste collection is carried every day by routes.
2. In Sevan town (population -18776 people) – Sevan’s “Communal economy” OJSC
The company has 4 operating vehicles. Waste collection is carried out every day by routes.
3. In Chambarak town - “HCE” OJSC
The company has 2 moving vehicles. Waste collection is carried out once in 2-3 days.
4. In Martuni town - “Martunu pail” OJSC
The company has 2 operating vehicles.
5. In Vardenis town - “Vardenis shin 5” OJSC
Information on waste organizations of other settlements of the Marz is in an elaboration stage.
Officially Operating Landfills in Gegharkunik Marz
The Landfill of Gavar town is 10 km far from the town and occupies 3 hectare. It has been operating from 1976. The landfill is operated by “Spasarkum” OJSC.
The Landfill of Sevan town is 11 km far from the town and occupies 8 hectare. It has been operating from 1988. The landfill is operated by Sevan’s “Communal economy” OJSC.
The Landfill of Chambarak town occupies 2 hectare. The landfill is operated by “HCE” OJSC.
The Landfill of Martuni town occupies 1,6 hectare. It has been operating from 2001. The landfill is operated by “Martunu pail” CJSC.
The Landfill of Vardenis town is 3 km far from the town and occupies 3 hectare. It has been operating from 1980. The landfill is operated by Sevan’s “Communal economy” OJSC.
The Landfill of Noratus village is 7 km far from the village and occupies 2 hectare. It has been operating from 1960. The landfill is operated by Sevan’s “Communal economy” OJSC.
The Landfill of M.Masrik village is 2 km far from the village and occupies 2 hectare. The landfill is operated by the community.
The Landfill of Dzoragyugh village is 3 km far from the village and occupies 1,6 hectare. The landfill is operated by the community.
The Landfill of Vaghashen village is 3 km far from the village and occupies 1,6 hectare.
The Landfill of Astghadzor village is 1 km far from the village and occupies 1 hectare.
The Landfill of Tsakqar village is 1 km far from the village and occupies 0,7 hectare.
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.