# Alghero plastic waste management dispute

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/alghero-plastic-waste-management-dispute
> Updated: 2026-08-31T07:00:00.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

In Alghero, political opposition has emerged regarding the management of a plastic waste crisis. Forza Italia councilors are contesting the local administration’s decision to use the Palacongressi di Maria Pia for temporary plastic waste storage, arguing that such a move harms the environment, tourism, and urban decorum in a central tourist area.

To address the crisis, councilors suggested utilizing unused industrial areas in San Marco and Ungias-Galanté, or the posidonia treatment plant platform. They also proposed the temporary requisition of suitable private or public spaces and recommended investing between 200,000 and 300,000 euros in a plastic densification plant to reduce waste volume by up to 87.5% through mechanical-thermal treatment.

## Claims

- Michele Pais claims the regional government is making decisions regarding Alghero's territory without local involvement. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The proposed Special Protection Area (ZPS) 'Costa ed Entroterra di Bosa, Suni e Montresta' would expand from 8,222 hectares to approximately 47,233 hectares. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The marine portion of the ZPS would increase from 326 hectares to approximately 7,176 hectares. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The local city council and relevant commissions have not been consulted regarding the expansion proposal. (corroborated by 4 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-31: Alghero faces political dispute over arson claims and leadership changes

Alghero faces political friction after Mauro Pili suggested a local fire may be linked to organized crime, prompting criticism from Fratelli d’Italia. Meanwhile, Captain Michele Marruso departs the Carabinieri.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alghero-faces-massive-expansion-of-regional-protected-areas

### 2026-08-27: Alghero plastic waste crisis: Forza Italia opposes Palacongressi storage

Forza Italia councilors in Alghero oppose using the Palacongressi di Maria Pia for plastic waste storage, citing environmental and tourism risks, and are proposing industrial alternatives and densification tech

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ecologists-challenge-roe-deer-culling-in-ragusa-sicily

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Cite as: Alghero plastic waste management dispute. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/alghero-plastic-waste-management-dispute