# Chișinău waste and wastewater infrastructure modernization > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/chiinu-waste-and-wastewater-infrastructure-modernization > Updated: 2026-10-28T12:10:00.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 2. Chișinău is undertaking significant infrastructure improvements to address environmental and public health concerns. A contract worth over 170 million lei (approximately 8.5 million euros) was signed between Apă-Canal Chișinău and the TURBOENERGY POWER & MASS association to complete the modernization of the city’s wastewater treatment plant. Supported by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), this project aims to resolve long-standing issues such as severe odors in the Botanica, Centru, and Ciocana sectors. Parallel efforts are focused on waste management in the Ciocana sector, where a temporary landfill has undergone reclamation and securing processes to mitigate environmental risks. Additionally, a new waste sorting line is under construction at the site to modernize municipal waste management and improve resident quality of life. ## Claims - The temporary landfill in the Ciocana sector of Chișinău has been reclaimed and secured. (corroborated by 2 sources) - A waste sorting line is under construction at the Ciocana landfill site. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The sorting line is expected to be put into operation soon. (corroborated by 2 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-28: Chișinău modernizes waste management system in Ciocana sector Chișinău is modernizing its waste management system by reclaiming the Ciocana sector landfill and constructing a new waste sorting line to reduce environmental risks. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chiinu-modernizes-waste-management-system-in-ciocana-sector ### 2026-10-21: Chișinău signs 170 million lei contract for wastewater treatment plant Chișinău has signed a contract exceeding 170 million lei to finalize the modernization of its wastewater treatment plant, aiming to resolve long-standing odor and environmental issues. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chiinu-signs-contract-to-complete-wastewater-treatment-plant-works --- Cite as: Chișinău waste and wastewater infrastructure modernization. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/chiinu-waste-and-wastewater-infrastructure-modernization