TIRANA, march 19 – Environment Minister Sofjan Jaupaj held the latest Technical Committee meeting in Tirana with French partners under the FASEP program. The meeting focused on a feasibility study for waste management in three strategic areas of Albania.

Experts in the circular economy joined the discussions. Participants reviewed the current waste management situation. They also examined existing capacity and the need for long-term and sustainable solutions.

The study covers the Tiranë–Durrës area, Fier, and Elbasan. These zones represent major centers for waste generation and treatment in the country.

Minister Jaupaj said the process aims to identify the most sustainable scenarios for waste management over the next 30 years. He noted that the study follows European Union waste management standards and hierarchy.

Proposed solutions will combine recycling, treatment of organic waste, sanitary landfills, and energy recovery technologies. These measures aim to support a modern and sustainable waste management system.

The minister added that the three areas account for about 65% of the total waste generated and treated in Albania. As a result, the study will play a key role in shaping long-term policies for the sector.

Meanwhile, cooperation with French partners and international experts aims to strengthen Albania’s waste management infrastructure. The process also supports alignment with European circular economy standards.

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