# Environmental enforcement and waste management in Romania > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/environmental-enforcement-and-waste-management-in-romania > Updated: 2026-10-14T20:45:03.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Environmental authorities in Romania have been conducting inspections and issuing sanctions related to waste management and protected areas. In Vaslui, the Environmental Guard performed 71 inspections during September 2026, resulting in 18 sanctions and fines totaling 204,000 lei. Following 42 citizen complaints, primarily regarding waste, Vaslui City Hall announced plans to establish a free waste collection center near the Paiu forest to handle construction debris, plastics, furniture, and electronic waste. In Gorj, the Environmental Guard issued a 55,000 lei fine to the Glogova local authority due to improper waste management and abandoned waste zones identified through citizen reports. Inspections also revealed unauthorized commercial activities within the ‘Motru River’ protected area. Consequently, Glogova City Hall must clean the affected areas and is prohibited from conducting further activities in the protected zone without legal authorization. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-14: Glogova local authority fined 55,000 lei for environmental violations The Glogova local authority in Gorj, Romania, was fined 55,000 lei for improper waste management and unauthorized commercial activities within the protected Motru River area. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/glogova-local-authority-fined-55000-lei-for-environmental-violations ### 2026-10-07: Vaslui Environmental Guard issues 204,000 lei in fines The Vaslui Environmental Guard issued 11 fines totaling 204,000 lei following 71 inspections in September. Vaslui City Hall will also open a free waste collection center to address citizen complaints. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/environmental-guard-issues-fines-in-vaslui-and-harghita --- Cite as: Environmental enforcement and waste management in Romania. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/environmental-enforcement-and-waste-management-in-romania