Kratie City Advances Sustainable Urban Future with International-Standard Landfill Infrastructure

• Proeksa Meas
• 21 August 2026
• Construction Focus
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Supported by the ADB and the Cambodian government, the $5 million solid waste management project enhances public health, environmental aesthetics, and long-term sanitation in northeastern Cambodia

Sustainable urban development and environmental management in northeastern Cambodia have achieved a major milestone following the successful launch and ongoing operation of an international-standard landfill in Kratie City. Designed to modernize solid waste management systems, the infrastructure is playing a pivotal role in eliminating illegal dumping, curbing environmental pollution, and elevating the living standards and visual appeal of the regional hub.

According to the Ministry of Public Works and Transport, the landfill facility occupies 6 hectares within a broader 26.88-hectare designated plot situated in Phsar Village, Dar Commune, Chet Borei District, Kratie Province. Engineered with a 20-year operational lifespan, the facility services four primary sangkats across Kratie City, namely Kratie, Krakor, Ou Ruessei, and Roka Kandal. Technically, the infrastructure is organized into four engineered pits, with Pit 1 measuring 135.75 meters by 122.50 meters at a depth of 2 meters, covering an area of 1.66 hectares. The design allows waste to be safely stacked up to a height of 15 meters above the pit rim, yielding a total storage capacity of approximately 196,220 cubic meters.

The initiative was executed as Civil Works Package CW04 under the Fourth Greater Mekong Subregion Corridor Towns Development Project, commonly known as GMS4, under the direction of the Ministry of Public Works and Transport. Representing an investment of approximately 4 to 5 million USD, the civil works were funded through concessional loans and grants jointly financed by the Royal Government of Cambodia and the Asian Development Bank.

The activation of this modern waste management hub extends far beyond basic sanitation, marking a transformative step in converting Kratie into a clean, green, and resilient urban center. By embedding sustainable infrastructure into local municipal governance, the project aligns with Cambodia’s broader national goals for sustainable urban development, setting a high benchmark for regional environmental management and public health standards. (read more)

• MPWT
• ADB
• landfilled
• Concession loans
• Sanitary Landfill
• Kratie