Waste management: what requirements apply to businesses in Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyzstan's waste processing enterprises must be included in the special registry of the Eco Operator state enterprise under the Ministry of Natural Resources. In addition, manufacturers and importers were reminded of the need to report annually on compliance with waste recycling standards, the agency reported.

As clarified by the Ministry of Natural Resources, the registry of processing enterprises is maintained by Eco Operator State Enterprise.

To handle hazard classes I–V waste, it is also necessary to obtain the appropriate license, if such a requirement is provided for by legislation.

In addition, manufacturers and importers are required to submit reports annually by April 1 on compliance with recycling standards for used goods and packaging.

For additional information, you can contact Eco Operator State Enterprise by phone: 0770 320 259 and 0509 788 799.

As a reminder, in June 2025, the Cabinet of Ministers established Eco Operator State Enterprise. It is responsible for developing the waste management system and administering recycling fee funds.

In October, Economist.kg reported that in the first nine months of 2026, the enterprise collected 342.4 million som in recycling fees.

These funds can be directed toward the construction and modernization of processing complexes, the development of separate waste collection, the purchase of equipment, and the support of processing enterprises.