Kazakhstan is embarking on a fresh approach to managing waste, aiming to recycle and repurpose solid household waste while integrating innovative, eco-friendly technologies for its treatment and disposal. The main goal is to reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills and instead convert it into more stable forms, lessening its harmful impact on the environment. This effort requires a comprehensive strategy, especially as existing landfills still need to be managed and rehabilitated when they reach capacity. It is essential to use municipal solid waste as a resource for producing various goods, which not only helps in landfill management but also aligns with principles of sustainability. This approach aligns with circular economic principles and helps to reduce the technological impact of landfills on the surrounding environment. The main types of waste in the Aktas landfill were identified as a result of this research: it is glass, of which only 3% is recycled. In our results, the setup allowed for the extraction of valuable components from the fine fraction, which can then be recycled. This enriches the organic material ready for composting (organo-mineral raw material mixture) with food waste.
The purpose of the research is to identify the features of development of a pattern of green infrastructure of megapolises as a basis of sustainable development. The advancement algorithm of green infrastructure of megapolises is implemented for the first time and it is a scientific novelty. The structural features of green infrastructure, namely the division of surface elements into central and peripheral cores, and the division of linear elements into natural and natural–artificial corridors are highlighted by means of an example of Shymkent city, (Republic of Kazakhstan). Their maps were made taking into account the territorial and industrialized structure. Proposals were made to improve the functioning of the green infrastructure of Shymkent city, promoting sustainable development and creating a population-friendly environment. The analysis of green infrastructure and the impact of socio-economic and demographic infrastructure on the environment was carried out on the advancement of the green infrastructure of megapolises; the main methodological principles were determined. The statistical, cartographic, analytical, comparative and empirical methods were used in this research. The work was carried out using the following software: CorelDraw X4, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, 2Gis 3.16, Adobe Photoshop.