Italy local news: landfill disputes and cemetery discovery

Various local controversies are unfolding across Italy regarding environmental management and public safety. In Marsala, human remains, including skulls, were discovered in a waste bin at a cemetery, prompting calls for investigations into the respect shown to the deceased.

In Umbria, a political dispute has erupted over the proposed expansion of the Le Crete landfill near Orvieto. Local officials and the Mayor of Orvieto, Roberta Tardani, have criticized the regional government's waste management plan, arguing that the expansion contradicts circular economy principles and lacks clear alternatives to landfilling. The debate has intensified following a Tar ruling that clarified previous administrative acts did not constitute an expansion authorization.

Other regional issues include a dispute in Roseto degli Abruzzi over the Grasciano 2 landfill expansion, where associations are requesting broader environmental impact assessments. In Reggio Emilia, activists have filed a complaint with the Prosecutor to halt the removal of spontaneous vegetation in the Ospizio district to make way for a new Conad commercial center. Meanwhile, in Cesena, political opposition groups are demanding inspections of public housing in the Sant’Egidio district due to structural decay and safety concerns.