# Chemical hazard in Rudeš industrial zone

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/chemical-hazard-in-rude-industrial-zone
> Updated: 2026-08-26T19:19:21.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

In the industrial zone of Rudeš, dangerous and flammable chemicals remain at five sites, including a former pulp-and-paper laboratory. Although the Agency for Environmental Protection of Montenegro and a licensed firm extracted approximately 85 tonnes of hazardous material four years ago, inspection records indicate that roughly 110 tonnes of toxic waste still remain.

The presence of these chemicals poses fire and contamination risks to the nearby Riversajd refugee settlement, which houses thousands of people. While the abandoned plants are privately owned, state authorities have claimed the issue falls outside their jurisdiction. Local residents continue to call for comprehensive inspections and remediation to prevent accidents that could endanger lives and the environment.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-26: Pazin faces environmental risk from thousands of tons of stored waste

Thousands of tons of suspected Italian waste have been stored in the abandoned Istraplastika factory in Pazin, Croatia, for seven years, creating environmental risks and structural damage to buildings.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pazin-faces-environmental-risk-from-thousands-of-tons-of-stored-waste

### 2026-07-31: Rudeš chemical hazard persists as toxic waste remains in abandoned factories

Hazardous chemicals remain in abandoned Rudeš factories despite past removals, threatening nearby refugee settlement Riversajd; locals demand inspections as authorities cite jurisdiction limits.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rude-chemical-hazard-persists-as-toxic-waste-remains-in-abandoned-factories

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Cite as: Chemical hazard in Rudeš industrial zone. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/chemical-hazard-in-rude-industrial-zone