The Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic has clarified the main aspects regarding the recycling fee, which is a mandatory environmental payment.
According to the ministry's information, this fee is intended to finance the disposal and recycling of goods after their service life has expired.
Importers and manufacturers, as well as legal and natural persons engaged in the import or production of goods and their packaging on the territory of Kyrgyzstan, are required to pay the recycling fee. This payment is collected once upon the import or production of the goods.
In case of non-payment of the recycling fee, according to the Code on Non-Tax Revenues of Kyrgyzstan, a penalty of 0.09% will be charged for each day of delay.
If there are errors in the payment, it is necessary to contact the eco-operator specialists with a statement and the necessary documents for verification.
The recycling fee can be paid through banks using the details published on the MPRT KR website in the "Extended Producer Responsibility" section. To make the payment, it is required to fill out the recycling fee calculation form, the procedure for which is also outlined on the website, and attach customs documents such as the GD and invoice.
Consultations on recycling fee issues can be obtained from the eco-operator by contacting them by phone, email, or in person at the office. Specialists are ready to assist you with questions regarding payment, documents, and recycling fee calculations.
Office address: Bishkek, 30 Chyornyshevskogo St., 1st floor, office 1.
Contact phone numbers for consultations: 0500 007 228 and 0509 788 799.
