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Croatia continues remediation of illegal waste sites

Overview

Remediation efforts at the former PPK Velebit site in Gospić have progressed to the removal of approximately 650 tons of non-hazardous waste stored in large bags. This material is being transported to Holcim and Nexe cement plants to serve as alternative fuel for clinker production. The Ministry of Environmental Protection and Green Transition has defended this process, asserting that the waste has been verified by multiple laboratories and adheres to strict environmental permits, while dismissing allegations of improper reclassification. Technical stabilization continues with Kostak excavating anchor channels. The company plans to install a protective geomembrane, pending favorable weather, to prevent rainwater from infiltrating the buried waste. In response to ongoing concerns from the civic initiative ‘Gospić je naš dom’ regarding dust, odors, and transparency, new environmental safeguards have been implemented. At the request of the City of Gospić, experts from the Split-Dalmatia County Institute of Public Health have installed an air quality monitoring station at the site. This station measures PM2.5 and PM10 particulate matter and analyzes samples for heavy metals, including arsenic, cadmium, lead, and nickel. Initial measurement results for October 10 and 11 indicate that air quality remains within satisfactory parameters. PM10 levels were recorded at 8.25 μg/m3 and 18.36 μg/m3, which are well below the daily limit of 50 μg/m3, and PM2.5 levels remained below the annual target value. Heavy metal concentrations were also found to be within prescribed limits. Two additional sedimentators have been placed near the station and a nearby settlement. While the equipment was initially deployed for one month, officials stated that monitoring will continue for at least one year, or throughout the entire remediation process, to assess impacts on human health. Data is expected to be released to the public on a near-daily basis.

Entities

Gospić · Marija Vučković · Sweden · Fond za zaštitu okoliša i energetsku učinkovitost · Ministry of Environmental Protection and Green Transition

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  • "The Croatian government decided on September 10 to remove approximately 650 tons of non-hazardous waste from Gospić, potentially directing it to cement plants."

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    "In Gospić, contractors will remove approximately 4,500 tons of scattered waste near a silo."

    The claims provide conflicting amounts for the waste to be removed in Gospić (650 tons vs 4,500 tons).

Timeline

  1. [INTERNATIONAL] 13 sources
    Gospić air quality station monitors illegal waste site

    Air quality monitoring has begun at an illegal waste landfill in Gospić, Croatia. Initial tests show PM10, PM2.5, and heavy metal levels are within safe, satisfactory limits.

  2. [INTERNATIONAL] 17 sources
    Gospić waste remediation: Non-hazardous waste removal begins

    Remediation of the PPK Velebit waste site in Gospić has begun, with 650 tons of non-hazardous waste being moved to cement plants. Technical works and geomembrane installation are also underway.

  3. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Babina Gora Waste Management Center begins regular operations

    The Babina Gora Waste Management Center has commenced operations in Croatia, receiving mixed waste from several counties and introducing new disposal costs for Karlovac.

  4. [INTERNATIONAL] 23 sources
    Croatia launches remediation of illegal waste sites in Gospić and Poznanovac

    Croatia has launched remediation efforts for massive illegal waste sites in Gospić and Poznanovac, involving multi-million euro contracts and concerns over waste quality and chemical contamination.

  5. [INTERNATIONAL] 12 sources
    Europe advances waste management through new facilities in Croatia and Austria

    Croatia and Austria are expanding waste management capabilities, with Croatia opening the Babina Gora center and Vienna planning a new energy-recovery plant to meet EU recycling and climate targets.

  6. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Croatia debates waste-to-energy incinerator implementation

    Experts and citizens in Croatia are debating the necessity of waste-to-energy incinerators to complement recycling and address the country's growing waste management crisis.

  7. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Croatia faces waste disposal crisis amid lack of incineration plants

    Croatia remains the only EU member without waste incineration plants, facing landfill shortages while Sweden imports waste to fuel its energy plants due to high recycling efficiency.

  8. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Sweden increases waste imports from Europe for energy production

    Sweden is importing nearly 4 million tons of waste annually, including significant amounts from Poland, to fuel its district heating and electricity production through incineration.

  9. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Sweden imports foreign waste to fuel energy production

    Sweden is importing millions of tons of waste from countries like the UK, Norway, and Italy to fuel its cogeneration plants, converting refuse into electricity and heat for millions of homes.

  10. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    European nations import waste to fuel energy production

    Sweden, Denmark, and the Netherlands are importing municipal waste to fuel energy recovery plants, producing billions of kWh of electricity and heat while minimizing landfill use.

Sources

24sata.hr · biznes.interia.pl · bl-portal.com · borba.me · bug.hr · dalmacijadanas.hr · denesmagazin.mk · dnevnik.hr · dnevno.hr · dubrovnikpress.hr · emedjimurje.net.hr · energetskiportal.ba · etv.me · eventbrite.co.uk · financije.hr · fns.org · glas-slavonije.hr · glasistre.hr · index.hr · istra-istria.hr · jutarnji.hr · kroativ.at · lider.media · likaclub.net.hr · m.xataka.com · magazin.hrt.hr · mojkraj.hr · monitor.hr · n1info.ba · n1info.hr · narod.hr · novilist.hr · ogportal.com · oslobodjenje.ba · poslovni.hr · pplware.sapo.pt · prigorski.hr · radio-mreznica.hr · revista.tempo.co.mz · riportal.net.hr · singaporememory.sg · sivananda.org · skopje1.mk · telegram.hr · teleskop.hr · total-croatia-news.com · tris.com.hr · tuzlalive.ba

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