The large-scale development initiated by the Central Danube Region Waste Management Municipal Association marks a significant step forward in the region’s waste management. Thanks to substantial funding from the European Union, the project has facilitated the acquisition of modern waste collection and transportation vehicles, as well as the necessary containers for the door-to-door selective collection system.
The project was driven by the growing societal and environmental demand for more sustainable waste management. The increasing volume of municipal waste and the overburdening of landfills have made it urgent to enhance selective waste collection and promote the principles of the circular economy. The expected outcomes include a reduction in the amount of waste sent to landfills, an increase in recycling rates, and the establishment of a more sustainable long-term waste management system. Ultimately, these efforts contribute to reducing environmental pollution, making more efficient use of natural resources, and creating cleaner, more livable communities.
The key components of the program, established through the cooperation of 143 municipalities, were the waste management centers built in Székesfehérvár and Adony. As part of the project, a mechanical-biological waste treatment facility was constructed in Adony, featuring an RDF (Refuse-Derived Fuel) storage and reception unit. Meanwhile, in Székesfehérvár, a modern sorting hall, a technological area, a reception area, a bale storage facility, and a social building were developed. Both sites are equipped with mechanical waste sorting facilities, complemented by office buildings, gatehouses, weighbridges, vehicle wash stations, and parking areas. Additionally, a significant amount of equipment was acquired across the municipalities, including the distribution of over 234,000 waste collection bins, containers, and hazardous waste storage units.
Furthermore, waste collection yards were established in eight locations: Budakeszi, Dunaújváros, Dunaföldvár, Gárdony, Mór, Oroszlány, Polgárdi, and Székesfehérvár. These facilities provide residents with the opportunity to dispose of items that cannot be placed in regular waste collection bins, free of charge.
During the development, the most advanced waste collection and transportation vehicles were acquired. In total, the system was expanded with 18 two-axle and 43 three-axle waste collection trucks, along with multiple container lifters and other transport vehicles. As part of the project, specialized waste management machinery was also purchased, including front loaders, telescopic handlers, forklifts, and composting equipment.
This investment enhances the efficiency of both waste collection and waste management while also contributing to reducing environmental impact. The door-to-door selective waste collection system and modern waste collection yards provide residents with the opportunity to take greater responsibility in this area, ultimately helping to reduce illegal waste dumping.
Thanks to these innovations, the Central Danube region now has a long-term sustainable waste management system that promotes environmental protection and improves the quality of life for local residents. This development is a significant step toward establishing a modern and environmentally conscious waste management system in the region, setting an example for other areas to follow.
The development was implemented from EU funding in the project KEHOP-3.2.1-15-2016-00002 under the Environmental and Energy Efficiency Operational Programme.
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