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    Waste fire sparks Poland-Germany dispute over illegal shipments

    Waste fire sparks Poland-Germany dispute over illegal shipments

    A recent fire at a landfill site in Zielona Gora, Poland, has ignited a heated dispute between Poland and Germany over allegations of illegal waste shipments and inadequate waste management policies, Euronews reported. The incident has drawn attention to the pressing issue of waste management practices in Poland and the importation of illegal waste from neighboring countries.

    Photo: Waste fire sparks Poland-Germany dispute over illegal shipments 
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    The fire that occurred last month at the landfill site in Zielona Gora has raised concerns about Poland's waste management infrastructure and its ability to handle the increasing volume of waste being generated in the country. Environmental activists and observers have pointed out that inadequate storage and treatment facilities are posing a significant challenge to the country's efforts to manage waste effectively.

    Dariusz Legutowski, a member of the city council of Zielona Gora, expressed his concerns about the environmental impact of the fire and the high cost associated with handling such incidents. 

    "Twenty million euros to dispose of waste, and deal with the environmental effects, and now with soil reclamation, restoration, protection, it may be ten times higher," he stated, highlighting the potential economic and ecological catastrophe resulting from mismanagement of waste.

    Moreover, suspicions have been raised about the illegal importation of waste from Germany. Following the fire incident, the Polish Ministry of Climate filed a complaint with the European Commission, alleging that 35,000 tons of illegal waste shipments from Germany have been detected. This move is the first step before potentially taking the case to the European Court of Justice.

    Aleksander Brzózka, spokesperson for the Polish Ministry of Climate, stated;

    "The authorities of the Federal Republic of Germany do not feel obliged to collect this waste." 

    He emphasized that the issue could not be resolved outside the court and explained that any EU member state has the right to file a complaint against another state in such matters.

    In response, Christopher Stolzenberg from the German Ministry for the Environment acknowledged the concern and commitment to preventing illegal waste shipments in the EU. He mentioned that the responsibility to handle the return of illegal shipments lies with the federal states in Germany.

    Journalists and observers, including Ewa Dunal, have raised the alarm about the magnitude of the waste problem in Poland. Over 400 illegal landfills have been identified in the country, with around 140 of them containing hazardous waste. This growing concern has led to increased attention to environmental crimes and the pressing need for strict measures to combat illegal waste disposal.

    The Polish government has responded to the crisis by considering providing more support to local communities for waste disposal. This move is seen as an effort to address the root causes of waste mismanagement and prevent similar incidents in the future.

    As the dispute unfolds, both Poland and Germany face mounting pressure from the public, environmental organizations, and the European Union to address the waste management issues urgently. 

     

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