The objective of this assignment is to provide alternatives for improvement of the efficiency of the waste management services in the Municipality of Bushati, in particular quantifying the investments necessary for maintenance and operation of the urban solid waste landfill servicing the Districts of Shkoder and Lezhe in accordance with the EU standards.

The service provider undertakes the obligation of managing and operating the landfill in Bushati and commits to provide the necessary investments for maintenance and operation of the facility.

The Bushati landfill is localized in the North-West part of Albania, between the cities of Shkodra and Lezha. It opened in 2010, with a maximal capacity of 1,000,000 m3 (130 tons/day), servicing a population of about 200,000 inhabitants.