# Kłodawa Salt Mine waste storage dispute

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/kodawa-salt-mine-waste-storage-dispute
> Updated: 2026-09-12T11:39:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The Kłodawa Salt Mine has suspended a project intended to use empty underground excavations for the commercial disposal of up to 150,000 tons of waste annually. The proposal included the storage of 106 types of hazardous materials, such as mercury, lead, cadmium, and potentially asbestos. 

Following significant opposition from local officials and residents, management halted the project to address concerns regarding groundwater safety, the integrity of the salt deposit, and the impact on local salt production. To resolve the dispute, the company has commissioned independent scientific assessments from the AGH University of Science and Technology and the Polish State Geological Institute.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-12: Kłodawa Salt Mine halts underground waste storage project

Kłodawa Salt Mine has paused plans for underground waste storage following local protests over the potential disposal of hazardous materials in salt mine excavations.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kodawa-salt-mine-halts-underground-waste-storage-project

### 2026-09-07: Wieliczka Salt Mine undergoes infrastructure and heritage investments

The Wieliczka Salt Mine is undergoing infrastructure renovations, including the Kościuszko shaft and historic saltworks, to preserve its UNESCO World Heritage status and enhance tourism.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/wieliczka-salt-mine-undergoes-infrastructure-and-heritage-investments

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