ΠΕΡΙΒΑΛΛΟΝΤΙΚΗ ΑΝΑΠΤΥΞΙΑΚΗ ΔΥΤΙΚΗΣ ΘΕΣΣΑΛΙΑΣ Α.Ε. ENVIRONMENTAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF WESTERN THESSALY S.A. Best practices of successful local-regional cooperation Presentation: Dimitris Giannopoulos Environmental Engineer in PADYTH S.A. Integrated Solid Waste Management in Western Thessaly PADYTH’s Experience

ΠΕΡΙΒΑΛΛΟΝΤΙΚΗ ΑΝΑΠΤΥΞΙΑΚΗ ΔΥΤΙΚΗΣ ΘΕΣΣΑΛΙΑΣ Α.Ε. ENVIRONMENTAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF WESTERN THESSALY S.A. The mission of the Environmental Development Agency of Western Thessaly S.A. (PADYTH S.A.) is Solid Waste Management in Western Thessaly, promoting the cooperation of local Municipalities. PADYTH’s facilities serve:  47 Municipalities (in a total area of 6.000km 2 )  inhabitants PADYTH’s Mission

ΠΕΡΙΒΑΛΛΟΝΤΙΚΗ ΑΝΑΠΤΥΞΙΑΚΗ ΔΥΤΙΚΗΣ ΘΕΣΣΑΛΙΑΣ Α.Ε. ENVIRONMENTAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF WESTERN THESSALY S.A. Regional Division of Greece

ΠΕΡΙΒΑΛΛΟΝΤΙΚΗ ΑΝΑΠΤΥΞΙΑΚΗ ΔΥΤΙΚΗΣ ΘΕΣΣΑΛΙΑΣ Α.Ε. ENVIRONMENTAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF WESTERN THESSALY S.A. Continuous challenges for a common purpose 1994 – First proposals for a common effort in solid waste management in Western Thessaly – Establishment of PADYTH S.A., all Municipalities of Western Thessaly participate in the new Agency – Initial planning for the sanitary landfill construction, and its location – The beginning of the sanitary landfill construction 2005 – Construction and operation of the Recycling Center (in cooperation with the Hellenic Recovery Recycling Corporation S.A.) – Sanitary landfill in operation.

ΠΕΡΙΒΑΛΛΟΝΤΙΚΗ ΑΝΑΠΤΥΞΙΑΚΗ ΔΥΤΙΚΗΣ ΘΕΣΣΑΛΙΑΣ Α.Ε. ENVIRONMENTAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF WESTERN THESSALY S.A. PADYTH’s Corporate Governance Board of Directors: Consist of 12 members (Mayors and other Electives) Share Capital: ,00€ Annual Turnover: ,00€

ΠΕΡΙΒΑΛΛΟΝΤΙΚΗ ΑΝΑΠΤΥΞΙΑΚΗ ΔΥΤΙΚΗΣ ΘΕΣΣΑΛΙΑΣ Α.Ε. ENVIRONMENTAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF WESTERN THESSALY S.A. PADYTH’s Facilities 1 Sanitary Landfill for the Municipal Solid Wastes. 5 Waste Transfer Stations. 1 Waste Recycling Center (in cooperation with the Hellenic Recovery Recycling Corporation S.A.). In addition, PADYTH S.A. participates in Alternative Solid Waste Management Systems (Electrical & Electronic Equipment, Tires, Batteries).

ΠΕΡΙΒΑΛΛΟΝΤΙΚΗ ΑΝΑΠΤΥΞΙΑΚΗ ΔΥΤΙΚΗΣ ΘΕΣΣΑΛΙΑΣ Α.Ε. ENVIRONMENTAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF WESTERN THESSALY S.A. Solid Waste Management Facilities Sanitary Landfill Transfer Stations Recycling Center

ΠΕΡΙΒΑΛΛΟΝΤΙΚΗ ΑΝΑΠΤΥΞΙΑΚΗ ΔΥΤΙΚΗΣ ΘΕΣΣΑΛΙΑΣ Α.Ε. ENVIRONMENTAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF WESTERN THESSALY S.A. Solid Waste Management Facilities Sanitary Landfill Site (50.000m 2) Satellite image of Sanitary Landfill during construction works

ΠΕΡΙΒΑΛΛΟΝΤΙΚΗ ΑΝΑΠΤΥΞΙΑΚΗ ΔΥΤΙΚΗΣ ΘΕΣΣΑΛΙΑΣ Α.Ε. ENVIRONMENTAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF WESTERN THESSALY S.A. Solid Waste Management Facilities Transfer Station in Kalampaka Transfer Station in Karditsa

ΠΕΡΙΒΑΛΛΟΝΤΙΚΗ ΑΝΑΠΤΥΞΙΑΚΗ ΔΥΤΙΚΗΣ ΘΕΣΣΑΛΙΑΣ Α.Ε. ENVIRONMENTAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF WESTERN THESSALY S.A. Solid Waste Management Facilities Recycling Center in Karditsa

ΠΕΡΙΒΑΛΛΟΝΤΙΚΗ ΑΝΑΠΤΥΞΙΑΚΗ ΔΥΤΙΚΗΣ ΘΕΣΣΑΛΙΑΣ Α.Ε. ENVIRONMENTAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF WESTERN THESSALY S.A. Making Steps Together… Total investment in Environmental Projects: € European Funds: 75% National Funds: 25% Local and Regional Cooperation Regional Administration of Thessaly Prefectural Administration of Trikala Prefectural Administration of Karditsa Municipal Services PADYTH S.A. Private Sector (e.g. Hellenic Recovery Recycling Corporation S.A.)

ΠΕΡΙΒΑΛΛΟΝΤΙΚΗ ΑΝΑΠΤΥΞΙΑΚΗ ΔΥΤΙΚΗΣ ΘΕΣΣΑΛΙΑΣ Α.Ε. ENVIRONMENTAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF WESTERN THESSALY S.A. Hurdling the Obstacles Main obstacles consist of: Difficulties in finding the appropriate locations for the sitting the solid waste facilities (Not In My Back Yard Syndrome). Strict deadlines in solid waste management, which result from European and National Law. Organizational difficulties due to multi- level cooperation. Bureaucracy problems. Financial problems.

ΠΕΡΙΒΑΛΛΟΝΤΙΚΗ ΑΝΑΠΤΥΞΙΑΚΗ ΔΥΤΙΚΗΣ ΘΕΣΣΑΛΙΑΣ Α.Ε. ENVIRONMENTAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF WESTERN THESSALY S.A. New Challenges, New Opportunities… Next steps consist of: Handling the appropriate technologies, the biodegradable fraction of the municipal solid wastes (green, vegetables, food, etc). Planning and studies are in progress. Waste energy recovery (especially using landfill biogas). 100% participation of the population in the recycling program. Home composting. Treatment of demolition and construction waste.

ΠΕΡΙΒΑΛΛΟΝΤΙΚΗ ΑΝΑΠΤΥΞΙΑΚΗ ΔΥΤΙΚΗΣ ΘΕΣΣΑΛΙΑΣ Α.Ε. ENVIRONMENTAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF WESTERN THESSALY S.A. Cooperation Benefits Environmental: Reduction of pollution Preservation of natural resources Social: Unemployment reduction Improvement in public sanitation Economical: Low management & disposal cost due to economies of scale achievement Results and Conclusions

ΠΕΡΙΒΑΛΛΟΝΤΙΚΗ ΑΝΑΠΤΥΞΙΑΚΗ ΔΥΤΙΚΗΣ ΘΕΣΣΑΛΙΑΣ Α.Ε. ENVIRONMENTAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF WESTERN THESSALY S.A. Thank you for your attention!! I do also participate in my municipality’s efforts for a better environment! Join us!!!