# Val Bormida waste incineration project opposition > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/val-bormida-waste-incineration-project-opposition > Updated: 2026-08-31T08:15:26.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. Opposition has emerged regarding a proposed waste incineration plant in Val Bormida, situated on the border of Liguria and Piedmont. The project is intended to process between 70% and 80% of the waste produced by Genoa. Local coordination groups and the Europa Verde party have criticized the facility, arguing it would impose environmental and economic burdens on the region. Specific concerns include increased heavy vehicle traffic for transporting waste and ash, as well as rising management costs. Critics noted that upcoming European Commission proposals to include incineration in the EU Emissions Trading System by 2031 could increase treatment costs by approximately 45 euros per ton. Environmentalists have also pointed to data suggesting Liguria has low recycling rates, urging the Genoa administration to prioritize increasing recycling rather than outsourcing disposal to neighboring territories. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-31: Val Bormida waste incinerator project faces local opposition Environmental groups and local residents are opposing a proposed waste incinerator in Val Bormida intended to process waste from Genoa, citing high costs and environmental risks. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/val-bormida-waste-incinerator-project-faces-local-opposition ### 2026-08-16: Valguarnera opposition seeks revocation of waste management plan Opposition councilors in Valguarnera are seeking to revoke the waste management financial plan, alleging citizens are being billed for street washing and mechanized sweeping services that were never performed. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/valguarnera-opposition-seeks-revocation-of-waste-management-plan --- Cite as: Val Bormida waste incineration project opposition. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/val-bormida-waste-incineration-project-opposition