Solid Waste Management

Ciuciuleni, Drăgușenii Noi, and Bobeica: Together for a Modern Solid Waste Management Service

On April 11, 2025, the cooperation between the municipalities of Ciuciuleni, Drăgușenii Noi, and Bobeica was formalized through the signing of an Intermunicipal Association Agreement, along with a Grant Agreement with the MĂ IMPLIC Project.

Through this initiative, the three localities, in partnership with citizens and a joint communal service operator, will implement an intermunicipal sanitation system, with technical support from Skat Consulting and funding provided by the Government of Switzerland.

Direct benefits for the community
The project addresses a critical need in the daily lives of residents and will bring the following benefits:

🌱 A cleaner environment – by eliminating unauthorized dumping sites and introducing selective waste collection in all three localities.
🌱 Reduced pollution – protecting the health of citizens and improving the quality of air and soil.
🌱 Cost savings for the community – through efficient and integrated waste management, with optimized expenditures.
🌱 Increased comfort – modern infrastructure, household-level bin distribution, regular collection.
🌱 Environmental education – awareness campaigns on recycling and environmental protection.
🌱 An engaged community – with active citizen participation from planning to monitoring.

Total investment value: 6,220,000 MDL
• 80% – contribution from the MĂ IMPLIC Project
• 20% – contribution from the partner municipalities

Key investments:

1 waste collection truck
4000 household bins (120 L)
42 containers for selective collection
1 baling press for plastic/cardboard
20 storage platforms
1 temporary waste storage site

The MĂ IMPLIC Project supports local public authorities in the Republic of Moldova in delivering better public services through participatory, sustainable, and efficient solutions. The Ciuciuleni–Drăgușenii Noi–Bobeica initiative is another example of how intermunicipal cooperation can lead to tangible results and real benefits for citizens.

📌 We remind you that 14 groups of local public authorities (LPAs) from Moldova will benefit from stronger local governance and improved access to quality public services, thanks to the support of the MĂ IMPLIC Project, funded by the Government of Switzerland and implemented by Skat Consulting.

The main objective of the MĂ IMPLIC Project is to contribute to the strengthening of local governance and to increase people’s access to better public services. The project provides support to local authorities and citizens in improving local administration, strategic planning, and the delivery of public services.

This initiative will bring direct benefits to approximately 106,000 citizens from the partner communities.

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Historic Day for Bădiceni, Cotova, and Șeptelici: Beginning of a Collaboration Promising Real Changes for Citizens

“Together for cleaner communities and better public services!” — this message guided the steps of the Mayoralties of Bădiceni, Cotova, and Șeptelici, which, on April 3, 2025, took an important step towards regional development and improving living conditions for their residents.

In a warm and open setting, the Association Agreement was signed between the three municipalities, officially launching a joint waste management service. On the same day, the partnership was strengthened through the signing of the Grant Agreement with the Moldo-Swiss Cooperation Center Foundation (SKAT), which will provide financial and technical support for the implementation of this essential public service.

This marks a significant milestone: Bădiceni–Cotova–Șeptelici is the first group of local public administrations from Phase 2 of the MĂ IMPLIC project to sign the Grant Agreement with Skat Consulting. Out of the 14 partnerships planned in this phase, this consortium is the first to officially start — a true example of local engagement and initiative.

The importance of this step

♻️ The initiative of the three communities — Bădiceni, Cotova, and Șeptelici — represents more than a simple administrative collaboration. It is the beginning of a genuine alliance, born from the shared desire to jointly solve a common challenge: waste management. By joining efforts, these localities aim to create a cleaner environment, ensure an efficient sanitation system, and offer better living conditions for their residents. The collaboration is grounded in trust, commitment, and responsibility — values that are essential for sustainable local development.

Achievements so far

In the first stage of the project, solid foundations for this collaboration were laid. Technical assistance was provided for the participatory development of the Service Improvement Plan, ensuring that proposed solutions reflect the realities on the ground and respond to the actual needs of the communities.

A Capacity-Building Program was also developed to support the local administrations in managing public services more effectively.

Special attention was given to citizen participation. A Citizen Engagement Plan was drafted to ensure that the voices and needs of residents are heard, considered, and fully integrated into the decision-making process.

This participatory approach ensures that public services are designed both for the people and with the people.

What do the attending citizens say?

“Honestly, until recently, we didn’t really know each other, even though we’re neighbors. But this project brought us together, we got to know each other better, and we discovered we have a lot in common. The waste issue united us. I’m sure this is just the beginning of our collaboration!”
— Aurelia Grigoraș, resident of Cotova

“It was the first time I took part in a meeting where not only were we listened to, but our opinion was also asked on how the service should work. That gives you the feeling that you matter too.”
— Maria Pșenicinii, resident of Șeptelici

“It’s a change we already feel. We appreciate that discussions are open and that things are being done transparently. We trust this partnership will bring many good things.”
— Olga Morari, resident of Bădiceni

The interventions take place within the MĂ IMPLIC Project, a civic engagement program in local governance, funded by the Government of Switzerland and implemented by Skat Consulting Ltd.