# Czech municipal waste management awards > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/czech-municipal-waste-management-awards > Updated: 2026-09-20T03:39:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. The 12th annual Odpadový Oskar awards, organized by the non-profit Arnika, have recognized various Czech municipalities for their success in minimizing mixed municipal waste production per capita. In the Hradec Králové region, Hajnice was recognized in the medium-sized municipality category (1,000–5,000 residents), while Trotina and Černý Důl led in the smallest municipality category. In South Bohemia, Chvalšiny led the 1,000–5,000 resident category, and Prachatice took the top spot for municipalities with over 5,000 residents. Other notable performers include Fulnek, which produced the least waste in the over 5,000 inhabitant category at 102.3 kg per person. Kostelec nad Orlicí achieved a 16 percent year-on-year reduction through adjusted collection frequencies, while Stéblová recorded the lowest amount among smaller municipalities at 42.9 kg per person. The awards highlight towns and villages that produce less than 150 kilograms of mixed municipal waste per inhabitant annually. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-20: Czech municipalities recognized for low municipal waste production The Odpadový Oskar awards recognize Czech municipalities for low mixed waste production, with Fulnek, Chvalšiny, and Stéblová leading their respective population categories. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/czech-municipalities-recognized-for-low-municipal-waste-production ### 2026-09-15: Odpadový Oskar awards recognize Czech municipalities for low waste production The Odpadový Oskar awards recognize Czech municipalities for low municipal waste production, with winners including Hajnice, Chvalšiny, Vráto, and Prachatice across various population categories. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/odpadov-oskar-awards-recognize-czech-municipalities-for-low-waste-production --- Cite as: Czech municipal waste management awards. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/czech-municipal-waste-management-awards