More and more initiatives are emerging in Tashkent to help people properly sort their waste and recycle. This guide covers the addresses and projects currently operating in the city.
Zerowaste.uz, @zero.waste.uz
This organization focuses on raising awareness and organizing recyclable waste collection. The team actively shares useful information on social media, helps set up waste-sorting systems in offices, schools, and other spaces, and offers consultations on eco-friendly lifestyles.
Wastegroup.uz, @wastegroup
The only major solid waste management association in Uzbekistan. They promote conscious consumption and waste separation culture. The group organizes recycling drives, hosts environmental events, and shares helpful resources on Instagram. A key focus is engaging local residents in recycling and popularizing sustainable eco-habits.
State Unitary Enterprise "Mahsustrans"
The city’s sanitation service, which is implementing a system of separate waste collection in Tashkent. Many waste collection areas now feature containers for paper and plastic, making it easy for residents to recycle without visiting special centers. The company accepts paper, plastic, glass, and metal and provides consultations on waste removal and sorting.
Private Collection of Paper, Plastic, and Glass
Online platforms like OLX and Telegram channels list private collectors who:
— buy or accept cardboard, plastic, and metal for free
— sometimes provide collection bags or pickup services.
“Give Away for Free”
The website Otdam.org offers a platform for posting free giveaways in Tashkent. You can find listings for clothes, furniture, appliances, and other items.
@Darom_uz: a chat where users share items they no longer need with those who do, promoting sustainable consumption and reducing waste.
How to prepare items for recycling:
— clean and sort everything
— pack clothes by season
— dispose of batteries in sealed packaging
— do not submit dirty or hazardous waste.
