Uzbekistan

Over 1 Billion Soums in Fines Imposed in Tashkent for Illegal Waste Disposal

Over 1 Billion Soums in Fines Imposed in Tashkent for Illegal Waste Disposal
Over 1 Billion Soums in Fines Imposed in Tashkent for Illegal Waste Disposal / Photo: AI-generated image.

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — Since the beginning of 2025, fines totaling more than 1 billion soums have been imposed in Tashkent for illegal waste disposal in unauthorized locations.

According to city services, maintaining cleanliness in the capital is the responsibility of every resident. However, some citizens repeatedly violate the rules by dumping waste in prohibited areas.

First-time offenders receive a warning, while repeat violations result in fines in accordance with Article 161 of the Code of Administrative Liability.

This year, 2,075 repeat cases of improper waste disposal have been recorded, leading to administrative measures and fines totaling 1.05 billion soums.

Anvar Umarov
Anvar Umarov

Anvar Umarov is the founder and editor-in-chief of UzDaily, a leading business and news publication covering Uzbekistan and Central Asia. With over 20 years of experience in journalism, he has also worked as a PR manager for both state and private organizations, bringing a broad perspective on media, communications, and public affairs to his editorial leadership.