In particular, the parliamentary committee on foreign policy approved the launch of relevant negotiations with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development at the initiative of the Ministry of the Environment. The need for additional funding stems from significant discrepancies between the initially estimated implementation costs and the expenses identified following the procurement procedures. For example, bids for the design and construction of infrastructure turned out to be 1.5 to 4 times higher than the amounts specified in the initial documentation, which was developed based on the feasibility study from December 2015. In addition, expenses were identified that had not been initially anticipated—for access roads and connecting facilities to the power grid. The initial loan agreement for 25 million euros was ratified by Moldova in 2023. The additional funding will enable the continued development of integrated waste management systems and infrastructure for waste collection, transfer, sorting, treatment, and disposal in accordance with established requirements, as well as the implementation of measures to close landfills that do not meet the requirements. The project covers several regions of the country, including Ungheni, Nisporeni, Călărași, Edineț, Dondușeni, Ocnița, Briceni, Cahul, and Cantemir, as well as settlements in the Autonomous Territorial Unit of Găgăuzia. According to the schedule, the project is to be completed by December 31, 2029. The "Solid Waste in Moldova" project contributes to achieving the sustainable development goals set forth in the National Development Strategy "European Moldova – 2030." As part of its implementation, the authorities intend to improve waste management services in several localities, reduce uncontrolled waste dumping, and lower health risks to the population. // 06.11.2026 — InfoMarket