# Macerata landfill site selection dispute > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/macerata-landfill-site-selection-dispute > Updated: 2026-09-16T06:12:57.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2. A dispute has emerged in the Macerata province regarding the selection of a site for a new landfill. The controversy began with protests by the No Discarica Montefano Committee in Pieve Torina. Alessandro Gentilucci, President of the Province of Macerata, defended the legitimacy of the protest but argued that Pieve Torina was an unsuitable location for such demonstrations due to the town’s ongoing earthquake recovery. Local officials, including Montefano Mayor Angela Barbieri, challenged claims made by Gentilucci regarding the timing of administrative meetings. The situation has since escalated into a political conflict over the technical ranking of potential disposal sites. Mario Morgoni, a former Democratic Party (PD) deputy, alleged that the established ranking of sites was unilaterally altered for “political and electoral convenience,” claiming that smaller municipalities opposing certain parties were prioritized. In response, Vice President of the Province Luca Buldorini suggested that previous PD positions would have placed the facility in the provincial capital. Morgoni maintained that any modifications to site rankings must be conducted through transparent and objective consultation. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-16: Macerata political dispute erupts over landfill site selection Political disputes have emerged in Macerata over the selection of a landfill site, with accusations of unilateral ranking changes for political gain and debates over transparency in the decision-making process. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/macerata-political-dispute-erupts-over-landfill-site-selection ### 2026-09-09: Macerata officials clash over landfill protest in Pieve Torina Protests over a proposed landfill in Italy have sparked political friction between the President of Macerata and the Mayor of Montefano regarding the appropriateness of protest locations and administrative data 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/macerata-officials-clash-over-landfill-protest-in-pieve-torina --- Cite as: Macerata landfill site selection dispute. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/macerata-landfill-site-selection-dispute