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Lindane contamination remediation in Spain

Overview

In Spain, regional governments are addressing historical lindane contamination at various waste sites.

In Aragon, the regional government has prioritized environmental remediation, aiming to complete key actions by 2030. This plan includes the closure of the Bailín security cell, the dismantling of Inquinosa, and interventions at the Sardas landfill. The administration intends to modernize inspection processes and review waste regulations to manage these sites.

In the Basque Country, decontamination efforts at the former Artxanda landfill in Bizkaia have stalled. Despite Berriz Recycling Company assuming decontamination tasks in 2024, the Basque Government and Bilbao City Council halted works due to concerns regarding the supervision of the private company. Local ombudsmen have called for a definitive action plan to address persistent HCH-lindane contamination in uncontrolled waste deposits across the region.

Entities

Berriz Recycling Company · Bailín · Ararteko · Inquinosa · Artxanda

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Artxanda landfill decontamination remains stalled in Bizkaia

    Decontamination of the Artxanda landfill in Bizkaia is stalled due to regulatory delays and safety concerns regarding HCH-lindane contamination.

  2. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Aragon prioritizes lindane contamination remediation by 2030

    The Government of Aragon is prioritizing the remediation of historical lindane contamination, targeting the closure of the Bailín security cell and dismantling of Inquinosa by 2030.

Sources

cronicavasca.elespanol.com · deia.eus · elpueblodeceuta.es · retema.es · web.eldia.es