Strelcha Municipality is officially presented as one of the so-called “taker” territories within the CirBioWaste project, funded by the Interreg Euro-MED Programme. The project is aimed at improving the management of biodegradable waste and supporting the transition towards an efficient and circular bioeconomy in the Mediterranean region. The partner organisations will contribute their experience to the development of a set of tools that will be useful to the “takers” (the pilot municipalities) in making decisions about the management of biodegradable waste.
Strelcha Municipality is located in Pazardzhik Province, at the foothills of the Sredna Gora mountain range, and includes the town of Strelcha and 4 villages: Dyulevo, Smilets, Blatnitsa and Svoboda, with a total population of approximately 5,000 residents. The area is well known for its balneological resources, traditions in rose cultivation, and its rich cultural and historical heritage. The socio-economic profile of the municipality combines a small urban environment with strongly pronounced rural characteristics and seasonal economic activities.
Among the main challenges facing the municipality are limited infrastructure, demographic decline, and the need for sustainable waste management in line with regional and national policies.
Through its participation as a “taker” in the CirBioWaste project, Strelcha Municipality will have the opportunity to adapt already proven bio-waste solutions, raise environmental awareness among the population, and support the sustainable development of the territory.
