Bosnia and Herzegovina faces risks of becoming European waste destination

Activists in Bosnia and Herzegovina are raising concerns that the country could become a major landfill for European waste. They warn that weak environmental regulations, corruption, and insufficient inspection oversight make the region an attractive destination for the disposal of toxic ash and filters from waste incineration plants.

While the European Union aims to limit waste exports to countries lacking processing capacity, Turkey remains a notable exception due to its OECD membership. Activists point to recent developments in neighboring Croatia as a warning of the potential health and environmental risks posed by increased waste importation and incineration.