Waste management in Armenia
waste management history and processes
Waste management in Armenia is undergoing a transition to better recycling systems. There are more than 300 landfills and dumping grounds in the country, most of which are unregulated and the waste collection system is not well organized.
On May 4, 2018, the government modifications to relevant legislation aimed at strengthening the responsibility for proper waste management.
Waste Production
Armenia produces about 700,000 tonnes of waste every year, 6000 tonnes of which is recycled plastic waste. Packaging and single-use products contribute to the rapid increase of waste in Armenia and it takes nearly 40% of all the municipal waste in the country. Armenia generates approximately 350 tons of PET bottles every month and only 150-200 tons of it is recycled. Each individual in Yerevan produces around 300 kg of waste per year and a single person can produce approximately 19,760kg of waste in her/their/his lifetime (measured by the average life expectancy in Armenia which is 76 years). During holidays like Vardavar, Easter and New Year the numbers of waste production increases every year. Waste is mixed and it causes contamination, release of toxic substances and pollution of air, soil and water. The Methane gas produced from decomposing waste leads to greenhouse gas emissions and fires.
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