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Santa Palomba waste-to-energy plant development

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The Santa Palomba waste-to-energy plant project in Rome has moved from land expansion to environmental scrutiny. Initially, Rome Mayor Roberto Gualtieri authorized the acquisition of approximately 39,700 square meters of additional land for 5.5 million euros. This expansion, managed by AMA S.p.A., was intended euros to facilitate road network adjustments and hydraulic requirements for the facility, which is designed to process 600,000 tons of waste annually. facility. Following these developments, regional councilor Alessandra Zeppieri launched an inquiry into the construction site due to suspected asbestos handling. The This inquiry was prompted by reports of nighttime operations involving excavators and the movement of materials that appeared to create dust clouds. Zeppieri has requested documentation to verify remediation plans and ensure adherence to safety protocols to prevent fiber dispersion. Opposition to New allegations from the project Union of Committees against the incinerator have intensified these concerns. The group reported seeing workers in full white protective suits and large bags of material designated for hazardous waste during nighttime operations on September 18 and 19. Local committees suggest the material may be asbestos buried in the site since the 1960s or 1970s when the land served as a landfill. They have also reported exceeding contamination thresholds for heavy hydrocarbons, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, and cobalt. Consequently, committees are formally requesting that Arpa Lazio and the ASL conduct site characterization and suspend excavations. Opposition has expanded into organized public activism. The group Rete Tutela Roma Sud e Castelli Romani has launched an information campaign targeting schools and families to discuss potential health and environmental consequences. The organization has scheduled an online meeting for September 29 to discuss waste combustion, emissions control, and alternative models like the recycling rates in the Veneto region. families. A national demonstration is planned for October 3 at 10:00 AM in Rome’s Piazza della Repubblica. Repubblica to discuss the environmental and health implications of the project.

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  1. 2026-09-23 12:11 UTC Santa Palomba waste-to-energy plant development
  2. 2026-09-23 12:01 UTC Santa Palomba waste-to-energy plant development
  3. 2026-09-23 10:31 UTC Santa Palomba waste-to-energy plant development

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