Magadan rolls out 472 new waste bins to combat litter and inefficiency
Magadan is upgrading its waste disposal system with 472 new bins across 167 collection sites. The rollout began earlier this year, with nearly half of the containers already in place. Larger and more durable than the old metal ones, the new plastic bins aim to tackle littering and improve efficiency.
The first of the new 1.1-cubic-metre bins appeared near the TV tower in early 2024. This location was chosen to reduce wind-blown rubbish, a persistent issue in the area. By the end of March, 187 of the planned 472 containers had been installed.
Further replacements followed along key routes, including Gagarin Street, Nagayevskaya Street, and Komsomolskaya Square. Select addresses on Lenin and Portovaya Streets also received upgrades. In total, 416 bins now stand in residential courtyards, with more to come. The project is being carried out in phases, guided by resident requests and the city's deputy mandate programme. Funding comes from both the municipal budget and the regional waste operator. Deputy Chairman Pavel Bezmenov of the Magadan City Duma has overseen progress, ensuring all submitted appeals were addressed. Requests from Transportnaya, Vostryakova, Bilibin, and Kommuny Streets remain under review. These will be handled in the next stage of the rollout.
The new bins hold 1.1 cubic metres—nearly 50% more than the old 0.75-cubic-metre models. With nearly 200 already installed and the rest scheduled, the city expects fewer overflows and cleaner streets. The final containers will be placed based on remaining resident requests and priority areas.
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