# Animal carcass disposal concerns in Montenegro

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/animal-carcass-disposal-concerns-in-montenegro
> Updated: 2026-10-22T06:58:08.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

Residents in different Montenegrin localities have raised concerns regarding the improper disposal of animal remains and the resulting environmental and health risks.

In Ostros, near Bar, locals reported that a dead horse, suspected to have been poisoned, remained uncollected for several days. Residents alleged that the municipal utility company, DOO ‘Komunalne djelatnosti’ Bar, lacked the necessary machinery for removal. The carcass was eventually burned alongside car tires, an act residents suggest may have followed unofficial advice from officials to mitigate odors and disease risks.

In Spuž, citizens have reported that pits are being reopened at a local pig farm and slaughterhouse to discard dead pigs. This practice has led to unpleasant odors and the scattering of remains by animals. Residents are calling for urgent intervention from veterinary and environmental inspections to prevent the contamination of the air, soil, and the Zeta River, noting that previous fines have not deterred the practice.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-22: Spuž residents report improper disposal of dead pigs

Citizens in Spuž, Montenegro, are protesting the improper disposal of dead pigs in open pits, citing risks to air, soil, and water quality.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spu-residents-report-improper-disposal-of-dead-pigs

### 2026-10-18: Ostros residents report dead horse burned with tires after delayed removal

Residents of Ostros, Montenegro, report that a poisoned horse carcass was left for days before being burned with tires after municipal services failed to remove it.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ostros-residents-report-dead-horse-burned-with-tires-after-delayed-removal

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