Chuya Forestry. Spontaneous Dumps

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75°16’01.367″E 42°49’43.151″N

In many places on the lands of the Chui Forestry, spontaneous dumps of household waste have been observed, with frequent cases of arson and self-ignition.

According to specialists, a spontaneous dump is a serious source of environmental pollution. In the depths of the garbage pile, decomposition processes occur, involving anaerobic bacteria. As a result of this process, toxic biological gas is released, one of the components of which is methane.
Deep soil contamination occurs, foul air is carried by the wind over long distances, and if groundwater is located beneath the dump, it becomes almost poisoned by toxins. Thus, the nearest water bodies are toxic and dangerous for humans. The soil remains unsuitable for use for several hundred years after the dump is closed.
The sizes of spontaneous dumps are increasing at a catastrophic rate. They consume fertile lands, lead to the death of local flora and fauna, expand towards the nearest settlements, and poison people.
The Chui Forestry includes four forest enterprises, including the city of Tokmok. These are branches in the villages of Ak-Beshim, Shamsy, and Kegety.