Waste Collection and Disposal in Shirak Marz
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Territory - 2681 km2.
Population - 257242 people.
In Shirak marz there are 3 urban and 116 rural settlements.
The operating companies that implement waste collection and disposal in Shirak marz are the following:
1. In Gyumri city – “Shoghak” Ltd.
Waste collection is carried out every day.
2. In Artik town – “Artik’s Communal Economy” OJSC.
The company has 2 operating vehicles. Waste collection is carried out every day.
3. In Ashotsk village - “Communal entity and improvement combine”
4. In Maralik town – The Municipality
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 Shirak Marz
The Landfill of Gyumri city is 12 km far from the city and occupies 7 hectare. It has been operating from 1954. The landfill is operated by the Municipality.
The Landfill of Artik town is 5 km far from the town and occupies 4 hectare. It has been operating from 1992. The landfill is operated by “Artik’s Communal Economy” OJSC.
The Landfill of Maralik town is 5 km far from the town and occupies 2 hectare. It has been operating from 1993. The landfill is operated by the Municipality.
The Landfill of Ashotsk village is 1,5 km far from the town and occupies 2 hectare. It has been operating from 1984. The landfill is operated by the “Communal entity and improvement combine”.
The Landfill of Mayisyan village is 1,5 km far from the settlement and occupies 3 hectare. It has been operating from 1950.
The Landfill of Marmarashen village is 2 km far from the town and occupies 2 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.