Kazakhstan to Build High-Tech Waste Incineration Plants in Three Major Cities

Kazakhstan is taking a major step toward modernizing its waste management system.

Vice Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources Zhomart Aliyev announced that new waste incineration plants will be built in Astana, Almaty, and Shymkent, The Caspian Post reports via Kazakh media.

Aliyev noted that the facilities will be constructed through foreign investment, with agreements already signed. The total investment volume amounts to 293 billion tenge over two years.

Presenting a new nationwide waste management concept at a Government meeting, Aliyev emphasized that institutional reform is essential for the system to function effectively. As part of this effort, Kazakhstan plans to grant Zhasyl Damu the status of a National Waste Management Center. The center will oversee sector digitalization, accurate data tracking, waste flow monitoring, and full transparency for businesses and investors.

“These measures are crucial for transitioning to a modern, unified, and efficient waste management system,” Aliyev noted.

The draft concept outlines key national targets:

100 per cent inventory of all waste types (except radioactive),

10 per cent increase in the reuse of industrial waste,

At least 10 per cent reduction in municipal waste sent to landfills.

To achieve these goals, a detailed action plan has been developed. Aliyev stressed that its success will require close coordination between central and local authorities.