# Sulmona waste management merger and landfill dispute

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/sulmona-waste-management-merger-dispute
> Updated: 2026-09-28T09:45:39.000Z. Sources: 14. Developments: 3.

In Sulmona, the debate over the proposed merger of waste management companies Cogesa and Asm L’Aquila has intensified. Mayor Luca Tirabassi continues to advocate for territorial autonomy, proposing a legislative plan to divide the province into three sub-sectors to allow the Peligno territory to manage its specific needs independently.

Political opposition has sharpened. PD group leader Ornella La Civita has questioned the consistency of the mayor’s stance, noting that he previously supported decisions that undermined Cogesa’s stability. 

Further tension has emerged regarding the Noce Mattei landfill. Following reports of odors in the area, center-left political groups have criticized the decision to expand the landfill, labeling it a sign of “political and managerial failure.” Critics argue the expansion is a consequence of long-term mismanagement rather than a proactive solution. 

Opposition members are now calling for more competent governance focused on public interest, specifically advocating for improved Mechanical Biological Treatment (TMB) efficiency and Solid Recovered Fuel (CSS) production to reduce landfill volumes. They have demanded that the mayors of Sulmona and other member municipalities take responsibility and seek an immediate change in governance.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-28: COGESA landfill expansion criticized as political failure

Political groups in Sulmona have condemned the expansion of the Noce Mattei landfill, calling it a failure of COGESA's governance and demanding improved waste treatment efficiency.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cogesa-landfill-expansion-criticized-as-political-failure

### 2026-09-17: Sulmona officials debate Cogesa autonomy and public health

Political tension rises in Sulmona over the management of Cogesa and proposals for territorial autonomy, alongside public health concerns regarding odors in the Noce Mattei area.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sulmona-officials-debate-cogesa-autonomy-and-public-health

### 2026-09-14: Sulmona Mayor opposes Cogesa and Asm L’Aquila waste management merger

Sulmona Mayor Luca Tirabassi opposes the merger of Cogesa and Asm L’Aquila, advocating instead for three separate waste management sub-sectors to protect local interests.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sulmona-mayor-opposes-cogesa-and-asm-laquila-waste-management-merger

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