Balikchy. Spontaneous Non-Rehabilitated Dump
According to experts, illegal dumps are 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 contamination of the soil occurs, foul air is carried by the wind over long distances, and if groundwater is present beneath the dump, it is practically poisoned by toxins. Thus, the nearest water bodies become toxic and dangerous for humans. The soil remains unsuitable for use for several hundred years after the dump is closed.
The size of illegal dumps is increasing at a catastrophic rate. They consume fertile lands, lead to the death of local flora and fauna, expand towards nearby settlements, and poison people.
The irrational, outdated, and immoral policies of local authorities and officials regarding the collection and disposal of municipal solid waste have resulted in the creation of more than 100 dumps within the biosphere territory. None of them meet modern requirements for the organization of such facilities. Dozens of hectares of beautiful and invaluable land have been allocated for dumps.
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