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Varaždin waste removal: 60% of illegal waste cleared from Mundus site
The State Inspectorate of the Republic of Croatia (DIRH) confirmed that 2,956.62 tons of waste have been removed from the site of the former Mundus factory in Varaždin as of October 16. This represents nearly 59% of the total contracted amount of 5,024 tons.
A total of 130 shipments have been sent to Austria for energy recovery (R-1 process), where the waste is used as fuel or for energy production. The waste was identified through sampling as code 19 12 12, consisting of other waste from mechanical treatment, including mixtures of materials. Construction and metal waste were also identified during the removal process.
The illegal storage and burial of waste at the site were attributed to the company TIPOS RESURS. In May 2024, criminal charges were filed against the company and two responsible individuals for suspected environmental crimes. The case is also under investigation by USKOK, Croatia's anti-corruption office. Because the company failed to comply with previous removal orders, the State Inspectorate issued enforcement solutions through a third party.
Entities
Austria · State Inspectorate of the Republic of Croatia · Tipos Resurs · USKOK · Varaždin
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- [● 3 SOURCES] 130 shipments of waste have been sent to Austria for energy recovery (R-1 process). www.jutarnji.hr · www.novilist.hr · www.telegram.hr
- [● 3 SOURCES] TIPOS RESURS is accused of the improper storage and burial of the waste. www.jutarnji.hr · www.novilist.hr · www.telegram.hr
- [● 3 SOURCES] The State Inspectorate implemented enforcement solutions through a third party because the company failed to comply with previous orders. www.jutarnji.hr · www.novilist.hr · www.telegram.hr
- [● 3 SOURCES] The removed waste represents approximately 59% of the total 5,024 tons contracted for removal. www.jutarnji.hr · www.novilist.hr · www.telegram.hr
- [● 3 SOURCES] The case is being investigated by USKOK. www.jutarnji.hr · www.novilist.hr · www.telegram.hr
- [● 3 SOURCES] 2,956.62 tons of waste have been removed from the former Mundus factory site in Varaždin. www.jutarnji.hr · www.novilist.hr · www.telegram.hr
- [● 3 SOURCES] The waste was identified as code 19 12 12, consisting of other waste from mechanical treatment. www.jutarnji.hr · www.novilist.hr · www.telegram.hr
- [● 3 SOURCES] Criminal charges were filed in May 2024 against TIPOS RESURS and two responsible individuals. www.jutarnji.hr · www.novilist.hr · www.telegram.hr