Recycling in Mongolia

Mongolia is a country with a lacking of centralized recycling system.

Statistics

Currently, 90% of recyclable waste produced in Mongolia end up in landfill.^[1] As of 2019, only 7% of total solid waste generated in the country is reused or exported.^[2]

Recycling centers

Ulaanbaatar has 18 recycling centers with a total annual capacity of 18,500 tons.^[3] The New Central Wastewater Treatment Plant is under construction in Songino Khairkhan of the city.

References

^ "Advancing Plastic Waste Management in Mongolia through Community Action". SWITCH-Asia. Retrieved 12 September 2024.
^ "Mongolia Is Introducing Effective and Innovative Solid Waste Management with ADB's Support". Asian Development Bank. 9 March 2023. Retrieved 12 September 2024.
^ "Mongolia is in top ten countries that produces the most plastic waste per person says, market researcher". Caritas Czech Republic in Mongolia. 7 October 2022. Retrieved 12 September 2024.

Recycling

Materials

Aluminium
Asphalt
Concrete
Copper
Cotton
Energy
Glass
Gypsum
Paper
Plastic
Refrigerant
Scrap
Timber
Cooking oil
Water

Products

Apparatus

Countries

Concepts

See also

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