Wild garbage deposits in St. Pölten: Greenpeace raises the alarm!

Wild garbage deposits in St. Pölten: Greenpeace raises the alarm!

In St. Pölten, a scandal around the landfill "Am Ziegel oven" is brewed. Authorities started unannounced control this morning based on the alarming research by Greenpeace. According to these reports, massive violations are said to have been determined when dealing with residual waste. Greenpeace documented in several missions in October, how improperly large amounts of house and commercial waste were simply buried. "Everything can land in residual waste, including problem and pollutants made of batteries, batteries, colors, old medication and photo chemicals," warns Greenpeace spokesman Stefan Stadler. The environmental protection organization calls for the immediate closure of the landfill and the professional digestion and disposal of the buried garbage. Shocking images show how tons of tons of waste such as mattresses and colorful plastic packaging were simply buried into the ground. Ragnies of garbage also protrude from the soil. Greenpeace now demands from the authorities to take measures and stop the company's operation immediately. It is pointed out that it has been illegal in Austria since 2008.

political responsibility and public attention

The landfill "Am Ziegel stove" has been repeatedly in the news since its privatization in 2019 due to odor nuisance and the attack of foreign garbage. The Zöchling Waste Verwertungs GmbH, operator of the landfill, could now come under pressure, since the allegations and the gathered evidence of Greenpeace can lead to a serious legal aftermath. Stadler says: "It is grossly negligent that such problematic substances in St. Pölten were apparently simply buried." It is a clear Apell to the ÖVP state captain Johanna Mikl-Leitner to provide information as quickly as possible to clarify how such grievances are possible in the state capital of Lower Austrian.

The city of St. Pölten operates the waste logistics center and has precise regulations for waste treatment. Nevertheless, this system seems to have failed in practice. The waste treatment and evaluation company is responsible for the proper disposal of residual and bulky waste from the region. But developments in the landfill show that there is an urgent need for action. In view of the current situation and the serious allegations, there could be a rethink in waste management. The environmental protection situation in Austria and specifically in St. Pölten is on the brink, and it is important to act quickly and transparently to avoid future disasters.