In Lviv, the process of recultivation at the Hrybovytskyi landfill has been completed, which is one of the most complex waste management facilities in Ukraine. The landfill operated since 1957 and indeed accumulated over 14 million tons of waste, creating one of the most problematic ecological situations in the region.
In particular, as part of the project, the entire area of the landfill has been restored, the affected areas cleaned, and zones where leachate lakes formed as a result of the 2016 landslide have been treated.
The first phase of the work was successfully completed in October 2024 at a cost of 17.8 million euros, and included stabilization of the slopes, site cleaning, terracing, and leveling of the area. A technical protective screen, surface water collection, and drainage systems have been successfully installed, and a landfill gas utilization complex for electricity production has also been launched.
The works not only changed the appearance of the landfill but also increased the safety of communities in the surrounding areas.
The second phase of recultivation, biological, is now in its final stage. 87% of the work has already been completed, including the arrangement of drainage and soil layers, planting of vegetation, creation of water treatment and firefighting systems, as well as improvement of groundwater monitoring systems.
This project is being implemented within the framework of the Ukrainian Municipal Infrastructure Program (UMIP) with the participation of the Ministry of Community and Territorial Development and the European Investment Bank.
It is expected that the completion of the recultivation of the Hrybovytskyi landfill will have a positive impact on the ecological situation in Lviv and improve the quality of life for the local population.