en.Wedoany.com Reported - The Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Kazakhstan stated that the country has restarted its scrap vehicle recycling program, operated by the "Green Development" joint-stock company, replacing the previous private operator model. Currently, all scrap metal recycling enterprises holding environmental and sanitary permits can participate in the project to prevent industry monopolies and maintain fair competition.
The vehicle scrapping process consists of two stages. Vehicle owners first need to reach an agreement with a recycling enterprise, then submit a recycling application. According to regulations, the required document list varies for different types of vehicles, with specific provisions for the scrapping application procedure, vehicle standards, and delivery conditions.
After recycling, the vehicles will be sent to processing centers to extract reusable materials and components. In accordance with environmental regulations, the total amount of residual solid waste that cannot be processed must not exceed 5% of the vehicle's total weight. The program covers passenger cars, trucks, buses, and various types of self-propelled agricultural machinery. The Ministry of Ecology revealed that there is no specific hard limit on vehicle age, but vehicles must meet relevant technical standards and acceptance requirements.
Vehicle owners participating in the program will receive a discount voucher, which can be used to offset the cost of purchasing Kazakhstan-made environmentally friendly vehicles or agricultural machinery. The voucher is valid for one year, can be transferred to others up to three times during its validity period, and allows for the combined use of multiple vouchers within the limit. The discount amount is determined by the national industrial development authority.
According to statistics from the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources, during the period from 2016 to January 2022 when a private operator was responsible, a total of over 218,000 scrap vehicles were received, including more than 215,000 passenger cars and over 3,500 agricultural machines. Currently, the selection process for recycling enterprises is still ongoing. Once completed, an updated list of recycling stations will be published on the operator's official website. The Ministry of Ecology stated that it will continue to improve the scrap recycling system based on existing practical experience and suggestions from market participants, aiming to enhance environmental standards and service convenience for the public.
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