environment
Is the existing Niš landfill an ecological bomb, and will a new one ever be built?
A group of citizens 'Niš, moj grad', comprising 18 associations and movements, has demanded the closure of the inadequate city landfill, which has 'become an ecological bomb', and the construction of a new, regional one in line with European and world environmental standards.
TL;DR
- A coalition of 18 Niš citizen groups demands the closure of the current city landfill, calling it an 'ecological bomb'.
- They advocate for a new regional landfill built to European standards, criticizing the city's plan to expand the existing, inadequate facility.
- The current landfill, operational since 1968 and located near the city center, poses serious environmental and health risks.
- The construction of the 'Keleš' regional landfill, first proposed in 2013, has been repeatedly delayed due to failed tenders and changing strategies.
- Citizens are demanding the remediation of the current site, continuous air quality monitoring, and a clear timeline for the regional landfill project.