BEST Waste management cooperation – Better Environment Sustainability Through Waste Management Cooperation

PROJECT OVERVIEW
Programme: CBC SRB-MNE 2014-2020
Call for Proposals: 3rd
Contract No. 48-00-00163/2021-28-5  signed on 18/04/2023
Project Title: BEST Waste management cooperation – Better Environment Sustainability Through Waste Management Cooperation
Specific objective of the Programme: 2.1 Improving waste management and waste water treatment
Programmes’ result: 2.1.1. – Improved capacities of the municipalities and public utility companies for effective and efficient waste management and wastewater treatment
Project budget: Total contract amount (€):

 

 Contracted amount

EU (€)

and

% of total contract amount:
374,826.35 318,602.40

85%
Beneficiaries of funds: Lead applicant: Co-applicants:
SRB: National Alliance for Local Economic Development, NALED

 

 MNE:

– Centre for eco-toxicological research LLC Podgorica (CETI)

– Opština Mojkovac

SRB:

– PUC “Gradska čistoća” Novi Pazar
Location of the action: SRB:  MNE: 
Novi Pazar, Tutin Mojkovac, Kolašin, Bijelo Polje
Target groups: Municipalities and their public utility companies of Mojkovac, Kolašin and Bijelo Polje in Montenegro, and Novi Pazar and Tutin in Serbia. The local population in the targeted municipalities, with a focus on vulnerable groups in these municipalities. CSOs in these municipalities
Commencement date and project duration: 19/04/2023, 24 months
Overall objective: Improving waste management in the cross-border region in Serbia and Montenegro
Specific objective(s): 1. Improved capacities of the municipalities and public utility companies for waste collection and primary selection

2. Awareness on the importance of waste management raised
Estimated results: 1.1: Improved knowledge of relevant actors on waste management and the regulatory framework in line with EU requirements

1.2: Municipalities and public utility companies use the new equipment for managing their waste

2.1: Awareness raised on the importance of waste management in target municipalities for citizens and CSOs
Main activities

(in relation to the estimated results of the action):

 1.1.1: Developing joint solutions for effective waste management

1.1.2: Exchange of experience and capacity building for public utility companies to introduce waste collection and separation solutions

1.2.1: Equipping municipalities for primary waste collection and selection and piloting the „two-bins“ model

2.1.1: Awareness raising and education campaign for citizens and CSOs.
Achieved results:

Result 1.1: Strengthened Cross-Border Cooperation and Capacity Building in Waste Management

  • A cross-border partnership network was established, bringing together 5 municipalities, 5 public utility companies (PUCs), 2 private waste operators and 11 civil society organizations (CSOs).
  • One inter-sectoral partnership was formed and actively engaged in project implementation.
  • A total of 9 capacity-building events were organized
  • 230 participants took part in capacity-building activities
  • 146 participants demonstrated increased knowledge and capacities through training activities
  • Five strategic studies and policy documents were developed.

Result 1.2: Improved Waste Management Infrastructure and Equipment

  • 1,500 waste bins were procured and distributed to households in Novi Pazar, significantly improving conditions for primary waste separation and collection.
  • 500 waste bins were procured and installed in Mojkovac to strengthen local waste management systems.
  • One waste baling press was procured and installed in Mojkovac, enabling the establishment and operation of a recycling yard.
  •  One vehicle for transporting glass waste procured, further improving waste collection and recycling logistics in the project area.

Result 2.1: Increased Public Awareness and Promotion of Sustainable Waste Management

  • 202 citizens and stakeholders directly participated in awareness-raising activities.
  • One cross-border awareness campaign covering Serbia and Montenegro was implemented, promoting proper waste management and household waste separation practices.
  • A total of 63 media and promotional materials were produced and disseminated.
  • 10 public information and promotional events were organized.
  • Extensive promotional materials were produced and distributed, including 35 organic social media posts, 14 paid promotional posts with over 400,000 views, 5,000 leaflets, 5 roll-ups, 2 backwall banners, 500 printed project summaries and 484 eco-bags.
  • Promotional activities engaged 49 national media outlets (37 in Serbia and 12 in Montenegro) and 16 local media outlets, ensuring broad visibility and outreach across the cross-border region.
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