In the town of. Blagoevgrad was held a regular meeting of the Business Council in the Waste Management Sector
On 08.04.2023 at 15:00 in the city of Blagoevgrad was held a regular meeting of the Business Council in the sector of Waste Management in the border regions of Blagoevgrad, Haskovo, Kardzhali and Smolyan, the activity is implemented under the project "Business Council - BC 6275" funded by the INTERREG V/A GREECE-BULGARIA 2014-2020, Subsidy contract № B6.3a.18/13.04.2021.
The meeting was attended by five representatives from the waste management sector from the border regions of Haskovo, Kardzhali, Blagoevgrad and Smolyan. Hall 1 of St. Todor Alexandrov №23 in the town of Krasnodar. Blagoevgrad. It was technically equipped with: multimedia, laptop, printer, microphone(s) and sound system, as well as information boards, banner and presentation materials according to the requirements of the Communication and Publicity Manual of the Interreg V/A Greece-Bulgaria 2014-2020 Programme. In addition, disinfectants as well as water, coffee, tea were provided to secure the coffee break of the event.
The moderator of the event welcomed all the attendees, gave a few minutes for the introduction of the new members, and then drew attention to the Rules of Procedure of the Business Council.
The topic of free discussion that was touched upon at the meeting was the proper recycling of construction waste.
Despite the energy, economic and demographic crisis, the construction industry continues to hold a high position in our country's economy. A large part of the savings of people in Blagoevgrad region are invested in some form of construction.
Council members shared their experiences with construction waste disposal and the difficulties they encounter. According to statistical data, there are only 12 municipal landfills for construction waste and 27 regional landfills in our country, and only the regional landfills operate according to the regulations set out in Regulation No 8/24.08.2014. In this regard, companies in the construction industry are facing increasing difficulties to comply with the provisions of the European Union and Bulgarian legislation.
The council members are seeking assistance from the project management team to meet with the local authorities to report their concerns and propose solutions that they believe, with joint efforts, can alleviate the situation of the developers and not put the environment at risk.
