{"id":866,"date":"2025-07-02T07:41:42","date_gmt":"2025-07-02T07:41:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/?post_type=news&#038;p=866"},"modified":"2025-07-08T10:11:03","modified_gmt":"2025-07-08T10:11:03","slug":"from-partnership-to-change-ukraine-and-sweden-shape-new-approaches-to-waste-management-in-vinnytsia-and-ivano-frankivsk-regions","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/news\/from-partnership-to-change-ukraine-and-sweden-shape-new-approaches-to-waste-management-in-vinnytsia-and-ivano-frankivsk-regions\/","title":{"rendered":"From partnership to change: Ukraine and Sweden shape new approaches to waste management in Vinnytsia and Ivano-Frankivsk regions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>From 23 to 27 June, expanded study visits took place in Vinnytsia and Ivano-Frankivsk regions involving representatives of Swedish municipalities and experts working within the framework of the \u201cWM4U \u2013 Waste Management for Ukraine (2024\u20132027)\u201d programme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Vinnytsia cluster: in-depth familiarisation with local waste management models<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The visit to Vinnytsia began on 23 June with an introductory meeting at the \u201cKvadrat\u201d Youth Centre, where representatives of the Swedish \u201cEast\u201d cluster learned about the Vinnytsia cluster communities, their challenges, and expectations. The delegation included representatives of Sida, SALAR International, Avfall Sverige, and Swedish municipalities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514648523_122139382760754699_8144000750734894379_n-1536x1024-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-867\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514648523_122139382760754699_8144000750734894379_n-1536x1024-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514648523_122139382760754699_8144000750734894379_n-1536x1024-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514648523_122139382760754699_8144000750734894379_n-1536x1024-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514648523_122139382760754699_8144000750734894379_n-1536x1024-1.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cIt is a pleasure to be in Vinnytsia, despite these difficult times for your country. Sweden\u2019s support for Ukraine remains strong and steadfast. We hope to help strengthen Ukraine\u2019s waste management system,<\/em>\u201d emphasised <strong>Erik Pettersson<\/strong>, Programme Manager at the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514582394_122139382970754699_375084022332040800_n-1536x1024-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-868\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514582394_122139382970754699_375084022332040800_n-1536x1024-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514582394_122139382970754699_375084022332040800_n-1536x1024-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514582394_122139382970754699_375084022332040800_n-1536x1024-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514582394_122139382970754699_375084022332040800_n-1536x1024-1.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Vinnytsia cluster, which comprises 14 communities, already has well-developed infrastructure for implementing modern waste management practices. According to the Regional project plan, the cluster includes one regional landfill, one mechanical-biological treatment facility, two sorting lines, and two secondary raw material preparation centres. It also pays attention to bio-waste processing \u2013 six centralised composting sites are already operating. This allows communities to gradually transition toward minimising landfill disposal and using resources more efficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"742\" src=\"https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/515321389_122139383702754699_8015854124615680218_n-1536x1113-1-1024x742.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-869\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/515321389_122139383702754699_8015854124615680218_n-1536x1113-1-1024x742.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/515321389_122139383702754699_8015854124615680218_n-1536x1113-1-300x217.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/515321389_122139383702754699_8015854124615680218_n-1536x1113-1-768x557.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/515321389_122139383702754699_8015854124615680218_n-1536x1113-1.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Over five days, the Swedish delegation visited more than 10 locations \u2013 landfills, sorting lines, boiler houses, municipal enterprises, and household waste collection containers in Vinnytsia, Zhmerynka, Bar, Lityn, Hnivan, Stryzhavka, Agronomichne, Luka-Meleshkivska, Yakushyntsi, and other communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"705\" src=\"https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514594022_122139383828754699_2015041378676352485_n-1536x1057-1-1024x705.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-870\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514594022_122139383828754699_2015041378676352485_n-1536x1057-1-1024x705.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514594022_122139383828754699_2015041378676352485_n-1536x1057-1-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514594022_122139383828754699_2015041378676352485_n-1536x1057-1-768x529.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514594022_122139383828754699_2015041378676352485_n-1536x1057-1.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/515600713_122139383774754699_7041213489800463106_n-1536x1152-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-871\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/515600713_122139383774754699_7041213489800463106_n-1536x1152-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/515600713_122139383774754699_7041213489800463106_n-1536x1152-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/515600713_122139383774754699_7041213489800463106_n-1536x1152-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/515600713_122139383774754699_7041213489800463106_n-1536x1152-1.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cSweden is a global leader in solid waste management. The experience of this country is extremely valuable for us. Our goal is to reduce the amount of waste going to landfills and to ensure the proper disposal of hazardous waste,<\/em>\u201d noted <strong>Roman Furman<\/strong>, Deputy Mayor of Vinnytsia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"649\" src=\"https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514330842_122139383126754699_1980628838675506190_n-1536x973-1-1024x649.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-872\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514330842_122139383126754699_1980628838675506190_n-1536x973-1-1024x649.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514330842_122139383126754699_1980628838675506190_n-1536x973-1-300x190.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514330842_122139383126754699_1980628838675506190_n-1536x973-1-768x487.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514330842_122139383126754699_1980628838675506190_n-1536x973-1.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>During the visit of the Swedish \u201cEast\u201d cluster to Vinnytsia retion, the WM4U delegation was introduced to the multi-level waste management system in the Vinnytsia urban community:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u201cEkoVin\u201d<\/strong> municipal enterprise presented its Waste Management Centre and new approaches to collection logistics. The company handles not only collection but also accounting and monitoring of recyclables.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514499762_122139383648754699_2998081700386167986_n-1536x1152-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-873\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514499762_122139383648754699_2998081700386167986_n-1536x1152-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514499762_122139383648754699_2998081700386167986_n-1536x1152-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514499762_122139383648754699_2998081700386167986_n-1536x1152-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514499762_122139383648754699_2998081700386167986_n-1536x1152-1.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u201cEcoShuttle\u201d<\/strong> \u2013 a youth-led deep-sorting initiative \u2013 showcased how young people contribute to environmental awareness in the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514401480_122139383042754699_1997830109927573751_n-1536x1152-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-874\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514401480_122139383042754699_1997830109927573751_n-1536x1152-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514401480_122139383042754699_1997830109927573751_n-1536x1152-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514401480_122139383042754699_1997830109927573751_n-1536x1152-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514401480_122139383042754699_1997830109927573751_n-1536x1152-1.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514499127_122139383276754699_7099474929145199929_n-1536x1152-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-875\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514499127_122139383276754699_7099474929145199929_n-1536x1152-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514499127_122139383276754699_7099474929145199929_n-1536x1152-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514499127_122139383276754699_7099474929145199929_n-1536x1152-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514499127_122139383276754699_7099474929145199929_n-1536x1152-1.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Green\u2019s <\/strong>residential complex \u2013 an example of household engagement in waste sorting at the Condominium Association level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514194778_122139383324754699_3311150130270356193_n-1536x1152-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-876\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514194778_122139383324754699_3311150130270356193_n-1536x1152-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514194778_122139383324754699_3311150130270356193_n-1536x1152-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514194778_122139383324754699_3311150130270356193_n-1536x1152-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514194778_122139383324754699_3311150130270356193_n-1536x1152-1.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u201cEko-Service<\/strong>\u201d LLC \u2013 a private company managing household and construction waste in cooperation with the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514795219_122139383426754699_8093916051826284230_n-1536x1152-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-877\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514795219_122139383426754699_8093916051826284230_n-1536x1152-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514795219_122139383426754699_8093916051826284230_n-1536x1152-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514795219_122139383426754699_8093916051826284230_n-1536x1152-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514795219_122139383426754699_8093916051826284230_n-1536x1152-1.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/515405360_122139382832754699_6414897886743150325_n-1536x1152-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-878\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/515405360_122139382832754699_6414897886743150325_n-1536x1152-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/515405360_122139382832754699_6414897886743150325_n-1536x1152-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/515405360_122139382832754699_6414897886743150325_n-1536x1152-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/515405360_122139382832754699_6414897886743150325_n-1536x1152-1.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201c<strong>Vinnytsiamiskteploenergo<\/strong>\u201d \u2013 a municipal heating company. The delegation saw its solid fuel boilers and cogeneration unit, which converts combustion energy into heat and electricity \u2013 an example of integrated waste-to-energy and energy efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"897\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514781826_122139383552754699_7092905613917724506_n-1345x1536-1-897x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-879\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514781826_122139383552754699_7092905613917724506_n-1345x1536-1-897x1024.jpg 897w, https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514781826_122139383552754699_7092905613917724506_n-1345x1536-1-263x300.jpg 263w, https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514781826_122139383552754699_7092905613917724506_n-1345x1536-1-768x877.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514781826_122139383552754699_7092905613917724506_n-1345x1536-1.jpg 1345w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 897px) 100vw, 897px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cIn Vinnytsia, we can see how youth initiatives and municipal enterprises work synergistically. It\u2019s a model for other communities<\/em>,\u201d summarised <strong>Klas Svensso<\/strong>n from Avfall Swerige, representing the \u201cEast\u201d cluster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These examples inspire and empower other communities in the Vinnytsia cluster to pursue systemic changes. During the following visits, the WM4U delegation studied the waste management approaches of the Hnivan, Tyvriv, and Zhmerynka communities \u2013 each of which showcased its own unique practices and challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514323106_122139382646754699_7646340617280598589_n-1536x1152-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-880\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514323106_122139382646754699_7646340617280598589_n-1536x1152-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514323106_122139382646754699_7646340617280598589_n-1536x1152-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514323106_122139382646754699_7646340617280598589_n-1536x1152-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514323106_122139382646754699_7646340617280598589_n-1536x1152-1.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hnivan community:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The delegation visited \u201cHnivanvodopostach\u201d municipal water utility and the local landfill. The community shared its integrated approach, including sludge and sediment management within the overall waste system.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tyvriv community:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The visit included the \u201cTyvriv Municipal Services Complex\u201d and the local landfill. Discussions focused on logistics for collecting bulky waste and options to optimise routes and improve efficiency.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"699\" src=\"https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514469063_122139384020754699_3452496432769015448_n-1536x1048-1-1024x699.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-881\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514469063_122139384020754699_3452496432769015448_n-1536x1048-1-1024x699.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514469063_122139384020754699_3452496432769015448_n-1536x1048-1-300x205.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514469063_122139384020754699_3452496432769015448_n-1536x1048-1-768x524.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514469063_122139384020754699_3452496432769015448_n-1536x1048-1.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Zhmerynka community:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The delegation visited the municipal landfill and \u201cBravis\u201d, a private operator managing both collection and sorting. The company demonstrated a blended municipal-business model for household waste management.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In Vinnytsia region, special attention was paid to the practices of the Bar and Lityn communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bar community: local solutions focused on infrastructure<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The visit began at the Bar City Council, where the local waste management system was presented. Participants discussed regulatory frameworks, challenges, and success stories. The delegation then visited the sorting station of \u201cBlagoustrii\u201d municipal enterprise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"680\" src=\"https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514644374_122139384092754699_6359526841428419886_n-1536x1020-1-1024x680.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-882\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514644374_122139384092754699_6359526841428419886_n-1536x1020-1-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514644374_122139384092754699_6359526841428419886_n-1536x1020-1-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514644374_122139384092754699_6359526841428419886_n-1536x1020-1-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514644374_122139384092754699_6359526841428419886_n-1536x1020-1.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Guests reviewed technical equipment, assessed logistics, and spoke with staff. The final stage of the visit included the municipal landfill, with discussions on conditions, rehabilitation, and modernisation plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514760595_122139382790754699_2147889951662155181_n-1-1536x1024-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-883\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514760595_122139382790754699_2147889951662155181_n-1-1536x1024-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514760595_122139382790754699_2147889951662155181_n-1-1536x1024-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514760595_122139382790754699_2147889951662155181_n-1-1536x1024-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514760595_122139382790754699_2147889951662155181_n-1-1536x1024-1.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Lityn Community: A Comprehensive Approach and Openness to Change<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The next stop was the Lityn Village Council, where the community presented its systematic approach. The delegation visited \u201cLitynkomunservice\u201d municipal enterprise and the local landfill. Swedish experts evaluated safety standards, accessibility, and potential for implementing separate collection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"587\" src=\"https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514765746_122139382988754699_3817152436238474655_n-1536x881-1-1024x587.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-884\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514765746_122139382988754699_3817152436238474655_n-1536x881-1-1024x587.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514765746_122139382988754699_3817152436238474655_n-1536x881-1-300x172.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514765746_122139382988754699_3817152436238474655_n-1536x881-1-768x441.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514765746_122139382988754699_3817152436238474655_n-1536x881-1.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201c<em>We saw genuine interest from communities in improving their systems. These visits are not only about sharing experience but about understanding the broader context \u2013 economic, social, infrastructural,<\/em>\u201d summarised <strong>Hedvig Pettersson<\/strong> from Avfall Swerige, representing the \u201cEast\u201d cluster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each community presented its waste management model during plenary sessions, highlighting challenges such as lack of sorting, outdated landfills, and communication gaps with the population.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514362413_122139383588754699_688484611214536086_n-1536x1152-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-885\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514362413_122139383588754699_688484611214536086_n-1536x1152-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514362413_122139383588754699_688484611214536086_n-1536x1152-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514362413_122139383588754699_688484611214536086_n-1536x1152-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514362413_122139383588754699_688484611214536086_n-1536x1152-1.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Key topics included intermunicipal cooperation, landfill operations, safety, technical modernisation, and youth involvement in environmental education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cTogether with our partners, we aim to build a transparent and modern system that can serve as a model for others. We sincerely thank Sweden for its solidarity and true partnership<\/em>,\u201d said <strong>Natalia Zabolotna<\/strong>, First Deputy Head of the Vinnytsia Regional Administration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ivano-Frankivsk cluster: ambitious goals and challenging geography<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From 23 to 27 June, representatives of the Swedish \u201cSouth\u201d cluster visited the Ivano-Frankivsk cluster. Over five days, Swedish experts explored the region\u2019s specificities \u2013 large cities, mountainous areas, and small communities \u2013 visiting Tysmenytsia, Yamnytsia, Bohorodchany, Burshtyn, Lysiets, Demyaniv, Rybne, and others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"642\" src=\"https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514328258_122139381218754699_5729465940653577336_n-1536x963-1-1024x642.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-886\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514328258_122139381218754699_5729465940653577336_n-1536x963-1-1024x642.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514328258_122139381218754699_5729465940653577336_n-1536x963-1-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514328258_122139381218754699_5729465940653577336_n-1536x963-1-768x482.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514328258_122139381218754699_5729465940653577336_n-1536x963-1.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201c<em>We want to lead in waste management \u2013 and we have what it takes. We\u2019ve already done a lot to serve as an example for other regions,<\/em>\u201d said <strong>Vitalii Ilchyshyn<\/strong>, Deputy Head of Ivano-Frankivsk Regional State Administration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514743836_122139381284754699_3016777840268901056_n-1536x1152-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-887\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514743836_122139381284754699_3016777840268901056_n-1536x1152-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514743836_122139381284754699_3016777840268901056_n-1536x1152-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514743836_122139381284754699_3016777840268901056_n-1536x1152-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514743836_122139381284754699_3016777840268901056_n-1536x1152-1.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ivano-Frankivsk cluster includes 19 communities, with Ivano-Frankivsk as the central city. It features five landfills, a regional sorting line near Rybne, and a private biogas plant that collects landfill gas to produce electricity used by \u201cTPV Landfill\u201d municipal enterprise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/515049606_122139381914754699_8713185560628774075_n-1536x1152-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-888\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/515049606_122139381914754699_8713185560628774075_n-1536x1152-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/515049606_122139381914754699_8713185560628774075_n-1536x1152-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/515049606_122139381914754699_8713185560628774075_n-1536x1152-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/515049606_122139381914754699_8713185560628774075_n-1536x1152-1.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Secondary raw material processing companies \u2013 \u201cVIZA-VTorma\u201d and \u201cATP-0928\u201d \u2013 sort paper, plastic, metal, glass, and organics. In Tustan village, \u201cGoodvalley Ukraine\u201d operates two animal byproduct incinerators that meet environmental standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514362379_122139381350754699_2632004225540145208_n-1536x1152-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-889\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514362379_122139381350754699_2632004225540145208_n-1536x1152-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514362379_122139381350754699_2632004225540145208_n-1536x1152-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514362379_122139381350754699_2632004225540145208_n-1536x1152-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514362379_122139381350754699_2632004225540145208_n-1536x1152-1.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Swedish experts studied local waste collection systems, landfill operations, municipal enterprises, and public initiatives:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tysmenytsia community:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The community presented its collection model, including separate organics collection and partnerships with multiple carriers to optimise logistics.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"548\" src=\"https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/whatsapp-image-2025-06-23-at-13.58.12-1024x548.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-890\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/whatsapp-image-2025-06-23-at-13.58.12-1024x548.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/whatsapp-image-2025-06-23-at-13.58.12-300x161.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/whatsapp-image-2025-06-23-at-13.58.12-768x411.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/whatsapp-image-2025-06-23-at-13.58.12.jpeg 1277w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Burshtyn community:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The delegation toured container sites and \u201cEko-Service\u201d, which handles collection and transport. The visit also covered the Rizdvyany landfill and Demyaniv waste system, with discussion on modernisation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Yamnytsia community:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Participants reviewed collection and sorting infrastructure. Particular attention was given to RDF fuel potential at \u201cIvano-Frankivskcement\u201d, a possible path for safe waste disposal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/whatsapp-image-2025-06-24-at-13.05.38-1536x1152-1-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-891\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/whatsapp-image-2025-06-24-at-13.05.38-1536x1152-1-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/whatsapp-image-2025-06-24-at-13.05.38-1536x1152-1-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/whatsapp-image-2025-06-24-at-13.05.38-1536x1152-1-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/whatsapp-image-2025-06-24-at-13.05.38-1536x1152-1.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bohorodchany community:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The community shared its approach to managing waste in mountainous terrain, discussing logistics and potential solutions for difficult landscapes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"666\" src=\"https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/whatsapp-image-2025-06-24-at-14.31.34-1536x999-1-1024x666.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-892\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/whatsapp-image-2025-06-24-at-14.31.34-1536x999-1-1024x666.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/whatsapp-image-2025-06-24-at-14.31.34-1536x999-1-300x195.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/whatsapp-image-2025-06-24-at-14.31.34-1536x999-1-768x500.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/whatsapp-image-2025-06-24-at-14.31.34-1536x999-1.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A full day in Ivano-Frankivsk included visits to municipal infrastructure, sorting facilities, the children&#8217;s environmental station, and civil initiative such as Re:space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514215342_122139381530754699_6108369072089536577_n-1536x1050-1-1024x700.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-893\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514215342_122139381530754699_6108369072089536577_n-1536x1050-1-1024x700.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514215342_122139381530754699_6108369072089536577_n-1536x1050-1-300x205.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514215342_122139381530754699_6108369072089536577_n-1536x1050-1-768x525.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514215342_122139381530754699_6108369072089536577_n-1536x1050-1.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The delegation visited <strong>ATP-0928<\/strong> \u2013 the largest waste carrier in the city, which services containers and provides centralised household waste collection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/515501700_122139381644754699_5628896600113126611_n-1536x1152-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-894\" 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We already have achievements \u2013 biogas, sorting lines \u2013 but there\u2019s still much to do<\/em>,\u201d said Mayor <strong>Ruslan Martsinkiv<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"674\" src=\"https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514491780_122139382058754699_3430716820522690908_n-1536x1011-1-1024x674.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-898\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514491780_122139382058754699_3430716820522690908_n-1536x1011-1-1024x674.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514491780_122139382058754699_3430716820522690908_n-1536x1011-1-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514491780_122139382058754699_3430716820522690908_n-1536x1011-1-768x506.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514491780_122139382058754699_3430716820522690908_n-1536x1011-1.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Swedish \u201cSouth\u201d cluster experts \u2013 <strong>Fredrik Holm\u00e9r, Thomas Falkstrand, <\/strong>and <strong>Gunilla Karlsson<\/strong> \u2013 provided recommendations on sorting, waste morphology studies, landfill restructuring, and systematic hazardous waste collection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514321126_122139382202754699_7922974089779040442_n-1536x1152-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-899\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514321126_122139382202754699_7922974089779040442_n-1536x1152-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514321126_122139382202754699_7922974089779040442_n-1536x1152-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514321126_122139382202754699_7922974089779040442_n-1536x1152-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514321126_122139382202754699_7922974089779040442_n-1536x1152-1.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cThere\u2019s motivation and infrastructure, but the approaches differ significantly \u2013 especially between cities and villages. There\u2019s no unified system for hazardous waste. This is a challenge, but also an opportunity,<\/em>\u201d said <strong>Thomas Falkstrand<\/strong>, \u201cSouth\u201d cluster expert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Next steps: from analysis to action<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In both clusters, final meetings included presentations by communities, discussion of baseline reporting, priority tasks, and next steps \u2013 such as updating Regional Waste Management Plans and defining cluster borders for intermunicipal cooperation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514367826_122139382166754699_117545584197366513_n-1536x1152-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514367826_122139382166754699_117545584197366513_n-1536x1152-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514367826_122139382166754699_117545584197366513_n-1536x1152-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514367826_122139382166754699_117545584197366513_n-1536x1152-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514367826_122139382166754699_117545584197366513_n-1536x1152-1.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cWe want to support Ukraine\u2019s waste system \u2013 but we also learn from you, especially your ability to organise under pressure. The cluster model is a key element of our programme, and developing it at the intermunicipal level is a vital task<\/em>,\u201d said WM4U Senior Advisor <strong>Weine Wiqvist<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"646\" src=\"https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514087655_122139382130754699_6800822379600465253_n-1536x969-1-1024x646.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-901\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514087655_122139382130754699_6800822379600465253_n-1536x969-1-1024x646.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514087655_122139382130754699_6800822379600465253_n-1536x969-1-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514087655_122139382130754699_6800822379600465253_n-1536x969-1-768x485.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wm4u.org.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/514087655_122139382130754699_6800822379600465253_n-1536x969-1.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The study visits marked the start of customised roadmaps and updates to Regional Waste Management Plans in Vinnytsia and Ivano-Frankivsk regions. 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