The first point of the press tour route was the Digital Development Department.
Specialists from the Digital Development Department and the "Maxsustrans" State Enterprise spoke in detail to media representatives about projects being implemented in the field of waste collection, transportation, and management in the city of Tashkent. During the meeting, journalists were shown modern digital solutions used for monitoring and coordinating waste removal processes. The system, which allows for monitoring the routes of specialized machinery, prompt response to citizens' appeals, and ensuring the efficiency of utility services, was demonstrated on screens in real time.
Participants of the press tour had the opportunity to learn about the operating principles of the digital platform, observe how the city's sanitary cleaning operations are managed, and receive answers to their questions directly from industry specialists. The introduction of digital technologies helps improve the quality of services provided, ensures greater transparency of operational processes, and enhances the municipal waste management system. This represents an important step toward creating a more comfortable and environmentally sustainable urban environment. One of the key highlights of the press tour was a visit to the new municipal solid waste landfill in the Ohangaron District, the construction of which was completed in 2024. For many participants, a facility of such scale and engineering sophistication was a remarkable discovery. Specialists provided media representatives and bloggers with a detailed overview of the landfill's technical specifications, total area, the key aspects of the earthworks carried out during construction, and the modern environmental solutions incorporated into the facility's design and development.
Particular attention was paid to the multi-level system of protective screens and waterproofing layers designed to prevent filtrate and other chemical substances from entering groundwater and the environment. Participants were also shown the operation of the system for weighing, accounting, and monitoring incoming waste, which allows for precise monitoring of the volume of disposed waste and ensures compliance with environmental requirements. During the visit, specialists spoke about the prospects for the further development of the facility, the introduction of modern waste management technologies, and measures aimed at increasing the environmental safety of the region. The new landfill is a vital infrastructure facility that ensures the safe and controlled disposal of waste in compliance with modern sanitary and environmental standards.
