On 15 September, Luka-Meleshkivska community in Vinnytsia region received the first batch of municipal solid waste containers as part of the technical assistance of the WM4U programme – “Strengthening Waste Management in Ukraine”, implemented by SALAR International in partnership with Avfall Sverige and funded by the Government of Sweden through Sida.

This time, the community received 105 PWS containers (1,000 L each) from the Swedish company Norra Skånes Renhållning (NSR). The containers were delivered without lids but are fully operational and will enable the community to expand coverage of regular waste collection.

The supplied containers will help Luka-Meleshkivska community to:

  • establish more systematic collection of household solid waste in its settlements;
  • improve the logistics of waste removal;
  • reduce the number of illegal dumpsites.

“Waste is everyone’s responsibility. When we dispose of it properly, we build a clean and comfortable community for our children,” noted Bohdan Avhustovych, Head of Luka-Meleshkivska community.

This is the first contribution from Swedish partners to strengthening the waste management system in Vinnytsia oblast. In the coming weeks, another shipment is expected – 352 PWS containers (190 L each) from Sigtuna Vatten och Renhållning, located near Stockholm. The batch has already been loaded and is ready for dispatch to Ukraine.

“Support from Swedish municipalities enables communities to strengthen infrastructure more quickly and make significant progress towards implementing a modern waste management system. This is not just equipment – it is an investment in sustainability and in building community trust in local authorities,” said Klas Svensson, International Donations Coordinator of the WM4U Programme.

Through close cooperation with Swedish municipalities, the WM4U programme provides Ukrainian communities with equipment that, although previously used, remains of high quality and can effectively serve in new conditions. This approach helps communities take practical steps towards building modern and safe waste management systems.