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🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The Stench in Kazokiškės – More Horrible Than in a Stable: Residents Can No Longer Stand the Nauseating Smell - Feeling Sick Upon Stepping Outside

Residents of Kazokiškės are suffering from unbearable odors produced by the local landfill, despite efforts to mitigate the smell using probiotic mixtures.

Mar 23 • 06:56 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Allowing Direct Landfill of Household Waste at the Metropolitan Landfill During the Maintenance Period of Public Incineration Facilities

The government permits the direct landfill of 163,000 tons of household waste at the metropolitan landfill during maintenance of public incineration facilities to manage waste disposal effectively.

Mar 22 • 08:02 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Seoul Metropolitan Area's Daily Waste Set for Exceptional Direct Landfill of 163,000 Tons This Year

This year, 163,000 tons of daily waste from the Seoul Metropolitan Area will be exceptionally direct-landfilled at the Incheon landfill due to the operational halt of public incineration facilities.

Mar 22 • 07:27 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Allowing Direct Landfilling of Household Waste During Maintenance Period of Public Incineration Facilities

The Korean authorities have permitted the direct landfilling of household waste at the Seoul metropolitan landfill during the maintenance period of public incineration facilities to reduce reliance on private waste disposal services.

Mar 22 • 02:10 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Planning luxury project near Dracula's homeland

The Trump Organization is planning a luxury project in Transylvania, Romania, featuring a golf course and upscale residences, located near a landfill.

Mar 20 • 19:55 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Fire at landfill

A fire broke out at a landfill in Ørsta, prompting an emergency response from police and fire services.

Mar 20 • 08:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

São José saves R$ 2.8 million with clean energy at the landfill

São José dos Campos has saved nearly R$ 2.8 million in electricity costs by generating clean energy from its landfill, significantly reducing methane emissions.

Mar 18 • 17:56 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

A. Miškinienė: the expectations of most local residents regarding the Kapčiamiesčio landfill – to be met

Mayor A. Miškinienė stated that the expectations of most local residents and property owners regarding the Kapčiamiesčio landfill project will be addressed, with compensations being calculated for damages.

Mar 18 • 07:21 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

The Notebook of a Bookworm / The Previous Regime Wanted to Pollute the Village, but the People of Brekov Resisted

The article discusses the resilience of Brekov residents against ecological threats posed by a landfill proposed by the communist regime in the 1980s.

Mar 14 • 13:41 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The mayor of Elektrėnai district will file a complaint about pollution at the Kazokiškės landfill: the problem has been ongoing

The mayor of Elektrėnai plans to lodge a complaint regarding persistent hydrogen sulfide pollution at the Kazokiškės landfill, which the Environmental Protection Department has identified as a significant health risk.

Mar 13 • 13:45 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Ministry of Environment files complaint over environmental waste management in Guayaquil

Ecuador's Ministry of Environment has filed a complaint to the Prosecutor's Office following assessments that revealed high concentrations of lead in industrial sludge transferred to a local landfill.

Mar 12 • 23:25 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Regarding the Pollution from the Kazokiškiai Landfill – Information from the Authorities

The article discusses recent measurements of hydrogen sulfide and ammonia levels around the Kazokiškiai landfill and the environmental agency's responses to exceedances in pollution.

Mar 12 • 15:18 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Environmentalists ordered to stop pollution at Kazokiškės landfill

Environmental authorities have issued a mandatory order to halt pollution at the Kazokiškės landfill following elevated measurements of hydrogen sulfide in air quality tests.

Mar 12 • 13:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rescued from a landfill, dog awaits adoption for 8 years at a shelter in Itapetininga; experts warn about the impacts of long waiting time

Capi, a dog rescued from a landfill, has been waiting for adoption for eight long years in a shelter in Itapetininga, Brazil.

Mar 12 • 12:21 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

R. Kaunas: The inter-institutional coordination regarding the Kapčiamiestis landfill law is complete, it will go to the Government

R. Kaunas announced the completion of inter-institutional coordination for the Kapčiamiestis landfill law, which will soon be presented to the Government and subsequently discussed in Parliament.

Mar 12 • 07:49 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Landfill search progressing for Ashlee Shingoose; Tanya Nepinak family hopeful for second search

The search for Ashlee Shingoose at the Brady Road landfill in Winnipeg is ongoing, with officials reporting progress after four months.

Mar 10 • 20:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

After 14 years of embargo, Justice authorizes the opening of a park on the grounds of an old landfill in the East Zone of SP

The São Paulo municipal government has been authorized to open a park on a former landfill after a lengthy legal dispute lasting nearly 14 years.

Mar 10 • 16:31 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Illegal landfill expands in Babīte, reports of many others

Residents of Babīte are dealing with a significant illegal landfill that has grown large enough to be seen from the highway, prompting administrative violation processes.

Mar 10 • 14:38 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

A Terrible Stench Fills the Air Near Lithuania's Largest Landfill

The odor emanating from the Kazokiškės landfill has intensified significantly, prompting concern from local officials and residents.

Mar 9 • 16:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Photos: City in Waste. The Collapsed Landfill Has Permanently Increased River Levels

A landfill collapse has significantly affected the city by increasing river levels and contributing to waste problems.

Mar 7 • 13:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Residents of Acará protest against a virtual hearing discussing the waste disposal of Greater Belém

Residents of Acará protested against a virtual hearing regarding the installation of a landfill for waste management in Greater Belém.

Mar 6 • 20:23 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Garbage in the metropolitan area blocked from being dumped leads to 'garbage pilgrimage' incineration in the Chungcheong region and private companies

Since this year, the ban on direct landfill of living waste in the metropolitan area has decreased the volume of garbage dramatically, yet it has sparked controversy over illegal incineration in other regions.

Mar 6 • 06:38 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
Crime & Justice

Criminal proceedings closed regarding the baby corpse found at the "Ķīvītes" landfill

The criminal investigation concerning the baby found at the Ķīvītes landfill has been closed as no crime was determined to have been committed against the child, as confirmed by expert analysis.

Mar 5 • 10:11 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Wanda Nara, yet another blow to Icardi: empties the Milanese house, sending the items to landfill and donation

Wanda Nara has emptied her Milanese home shared with Mauro Icardi, disposing of items linked to their past relationship.

Mar 4 • 16:43 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

The cleanup bill after Skultuna landfill in Västerås – around 100 million kronor

The city of Västerås has incurred costs of at least 66 million kronor to dispose of contaminated waste from the former Think Pink facility, with additional cleanup expenses expected to reach 50 million kronor.

Mar 4 • 16:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Pará Justice Determines Continuation of Hearing on New Sanitary Landfill After Protests and Tumult in Acará

The public hearing regarding the establishment of a new sanitary landfill in the Metropolitan Region of Belém will continue virtually following prior protests that disrupted the last session.

Mar 3 • 16:20 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: How Cape Town Is Converting Waste Into Electricity

Cape Town's Coastal Park Landfill is converting methane gas from waste into electricity to power over 4,300 homes as part of a R93-million investment.

Mar 2 • 07:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MPF recommends suspension of environmental license and annulment of hearing about landfill in Acará, PA

The Federal Public Ministry recommends annulment of a public hearing on a waste treatment facility in Acará, Brazil, due to irregularities and disruptions during the event.

Mar 1 • 22:42 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Millions of cubic meters of rock extracted from tunnels and construction sites in Hong Kong did not end up as debris: they were reused in landfill projects that created new neighborhoods

Hong Kong has successfully reused millions of cubic meters of rock from underground construction projects to create new neighborhoods and infrastructure, addressing land scarcity in the region.

Mar 1 • 00:47 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

North Carolina woman arrested nearly 50 years after baby found dead in trash bag at landfill

A North Carolina woman has been arrested nearly 50 years after the discovery of her newborn baby, who was found dead in a trash bag at a landfill.

Feb 28 • 05:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Court orders new halt on landfill construction in AM due to signs of irregularity

The Amazonas Court of Justice has ordered a new halt on the construction of a landfill in Iranduba due to suspected irregularities in the environmental licensing process.

Feb 25 • 21:39 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Illegal landfill in Babīte municipality uncovered with a pile of construction and household waste

An illegal landfill has been discovered in Babīte municipality, where officials suspect that the waste did not originate from households but rather from targeted waste management operations.

Feb 25 • 11:37 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Controversy over 'private consignment' of 530,000 tons of waste in the metropolitan area this year

This article discusses the controversy surrounding the consignment of municipal solid waste management in South Korea's metropolitan area, revealing over 530,000 tons handled by private companies since the ban on landfill began in January.

Feb 25 • 05:33 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

Adif's response to the judge's warnings for removing material from the Adamuz accident site without permission: 'It would have ended up in a landfill'

Adif claims it removed material from the Adamuz train accident site to preserve evidence and prevent it from being discarded, despite doing so without judicial permission.

Feb 24 • 13:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Worms in the Head program diverts 900 tons of waste from the landfill

The Minhoca na Cabeça program in Florianópolis has successfully diverted nearly 996 tons of organic waste from landfills each year through promoting home composting and environmental education.

Feb 23 • 19:31 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Getliņi develops a new cell with modern leachate collection systems

The waste management company Getliņi eko is planning to invest nearly five million euros in the construction of a new waste burial cell at the Getliņi landfill.

Feb 22 • 20:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Hearing on landfill suspended after widespread confusion in Acará, PA

A public hearing in Acará regarding the establishment of a landfill was suspended due to significant unrest.

Feb 20 • 22:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

1.5 tons of live tilapia valued at R$ 15,000 discarded in landfills after seizure

A large seizure of live tilapia in Brazil resulted in the fish being discarded in a landfill after the cargo was found in a truck containing hazardous materials.

Feb 19 • 20:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Justice authorizes resumption of landfill construction in the interior of Amazonas after appeal

The Amazonas Court of Justice has allowed the resumption of landfill construction in Iranduba after the company presented a viability declaration.

Feb 19 • 16:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

1.5 tons of live tilapia seized in acid containers discarded in landfill

1.5 tons of live tilapia seized in Brazil will be discarded in a landfill due to contamination risks.

Feb 19 • 11:08 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Europe – Almost on a Ticking Bomb: The Situation is Not Encouraging in Lithuania

Lithuania faces serious threats from landfills situated in flood-prone areas, impacting drinking water and protected territories, as reported by a comprehensive landfill map.

Feb 15 • 13:57 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Fish Return to the River that was Buried in 1969

After decades, fish are returning to a river that had been buried under landfill since 1969 in Iceland.

Feb 15 • 12:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Court suspends the construction of a landfill in Iranduba in the interior of Amazonas

The Amazonas Court has halted the construction of a landfill in Iranduba due to irregularities found in the environmental licensing process.

Feb 14 • 22:14 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Living near the worst landfill: plastic particles in the soil, swarms of mosquitoes, and the odor that makes people close their windows

Residents near Slovakia's most notorious waste dump struggle with health risks and environmental concerns.

Feb 13 • 13:13 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

Police in Italy Recovers a Box of Gold Bars Valued at 120,000 Euros from a Landfill

Italian police found a box of gold bars worth 120,000 euros that was accidentally discarded by a resident in a public waste bin.

Feb 12 • 21:27 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

The Kanasín landfill will remain closed after the Federal Court ruling

A Federal Court ordered the provisional suspension of the Kanasín landfill due to concerns it poses a risk to the aquifer supplying Mérida.

Feb 12 • 04:36 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

The UN Begins Removing the Largest Landfill in Gaza City

The United Nations has initiated the removal of Gaza City's largest landfill, transferring waste to a temporary site due to health and environmental concerns.

Feb 11 • 12:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Justice determines urgent actions to close landfill and contain health risks in Acará, PA

The court has mandated urgent measures to address the environmental and sanitary crisis caused by an illegal open-air landfill in Acará, northern Brazil.

Feb 6 • 23:45 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Ontario city turns to landfill property for snow storage amid record winter

The City of Barrie is using a landfill property as a temporary snow storage site due to record snowfall this winter.

Feb 6 • 23:04 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Court halts official omissions and orders suspension of Kanasín landfill due to threat to Merida aquifer

A court has provisionally suspended the Kanasín Municipal Landfill due to its irregular operation posing a direct risk to the aquifer supplying the Merida Metropolitan Area, following years of neglect by authorities.

Feb 6 • 20:50 UTC

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