# Waste management and illegal dumping in Skopje

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/waste-management-and-illegal-dumping-in-skopje
> Updated: 2026-09-13T20:09:16.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Waste management efforts in Skopje have focused on addressing illegal dumping and maintaining public cleanliness. In mid-August, municipal teams reported the removal of 675 cubic meters of illegally dumped bulky and construction waste across various municipalities, with the Chair Municipality seeing the highest volume. During this period, the municipal eco-patrol issued 28 reports for violations of the Law on Public Cleanliness.

By mid-September, the situation escalated into a crisis in the Vardar Gorge, where illegal mini-dumps appeared along roads and green spaces, accompanied by the smell of burning waste. In response, the Karposh Municipality and the City of Skopje conducted a six-week cleaning operation that resulted in over 50 fines. To deter future illegal disposal, the City of Skopje has proposed installing 30 surveillance cameras to monitor public infrastructure.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-13: Vardar Gorge faces waste crisis in Skopje

Residents in Skopje are protesting increasing illegal waste dumping and burning in the Vardar Gorge, prompting authorities to issue fines and propose installing 30 surveillance cameras.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vardar-gorge-faces-waste-crisis-in-skopje

### 2026-08-18: Skopje waste management teams remove 675 cubic meters of illegal waste

JP Komunalna Higijena-Skopje removed 675 cubic meters of illegal bulky and construction waste across Skopje, with the highest concentration found in the Chair Municipality.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/skopje-waste-management-teams-remove-675-cubic-meters-of-illegal-waste

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