TBILISI, December 16 – Tbilisi residents can now use a city-run service to remove bulky household waste, but it comes at a price, BPN reports.
Until February this year, getting rid of construction debris, old furniture, green waste or other large household items was not handled by the city’s cleaning service. Residents had to hire private companies or arrange disposal themselves. Leaving such waste on the street, including next to public trash bins, could result in fines.
But toward the end of last winter, Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze introduced a new paid service provided by Tbilservice Group, the municipal company responsible for sanitation. Citizens can now request waste removal directly from the state-owned company instead of relying only on private operators.
BPN looked into how much the service actually costs and found that the cost depends on the volume and type of waste. Smaller amounts of household waste are charged at a lower rate, while larger volumes and specialized waste, such as construction debris or liquid waste, cost significantly more. Transport, disposal and neutralization are included in the price, with different tariffs applied based on truck size and waste category.
The city stresses that the service is optional and fee-based. Private companies remain active in the market, and residents can still choose alternative providers. Municipal authorities warn that dumping bulky waste illegally remains punishable by fines.
