The Minister of Environmental Protection and Agriculture, David Songulashvili, accompanied by Gocha Enukidze, Member of Parliament and Delegate of Ambrolauri, Oni, Tsageri, Lentekhi and Mestia Municipalities, and Mr Papuna Margvelidze, State Representative in the Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti region, visited a waste transfer station in Ambrolauri Municipality to inspect the facility and familiarise themselves with its operations.

During the visit, the Minister received an overview of the station`s operational procedures, including waste transfer and transportation processes, as well as measures implemented to develop waste management infrastructure across the region.

As a result of operating a modern waste transfer station serving the municipalities of Ambrolauri and Oni and meeting international standards, the region was awarded Green Status.

"The operation of such a modern waste transfer station in the municipalities of Ambrolauri and Oni significantly streamlines waste management and helps reduce adverse environmental impacts.

We strive to gradually develop infrastructure that meets modern standards throughout the country and improve the efficiency of the waste management system, protect the environment and ensure a safe living environment for the population", - said David Songulashvili.

The Solid Waste Management Company of Georgia continues to develop modern waste management infrastructure. These measures aim to improve the waste management system, reduce adverse environmental impacts, and enhance environmental conditions throughout the country.

The Deputy Minister, Solomon Pavliashvili, Mikheil Gogolidze, Director of the Solid Waste Management Company of Georgia, and representatives of the local authorities accompanied the Minister.