Сміттєва війна в Житомирі: як знищують перший переробний завод України? | СтопКор

In 2023, Zhytomyr became an example for the whole of Ukraine — the first private waste processing plant of MS Social Project LLC was opened here, which was supposed to change the approach to waste management. It was a chance to move from spontaneous landfills to modern waste recycling, waste sorting and environmental technologies. But already in 2026, the company was on the verge of closure. What happened? Why does an innovative project turn into a struggle for survival? In this investigation, we analyze the environmental crisis in Zhytomyr, corruption risks, the work of utility companies, and the role of local authorities in the current situation. We recorded the state of the Zhytomyr landfill, where mountains of waste already exceed the height of trees and pose a real threat to the environment. Toxic leachates can enter groundwater and rivers, creating an environmental hazard for thousands of people. The Environmental Inspectorate is already recording violations and accruing significant losses. A separate part of the investigation is about the head of the municipal enterprise "ATP 0628" Serhiy Kolesnyk, who appears in criminal proceedings on embezzlement of budget funds, but continues to manage the landfill. We analyzed the details of the case, the amount of possible damages, and the role of utilities in this system. Another shocking fact is medical waste in open landfills. Syringes, droppers and hazardous materials marked "Especially Dangerous" are found in the open air. This poses a risk of infections and a threat to the health of residents. At the same time, the waste processing plant is forced to operate at the old tariffs of 2022, despite a sharp increase in electricity, fuel and service prices. The managing partner of the enterprise, Yevhen Barakh, declares: without revising tariffs, the plant will not be able to function. But the city authorities are in no hurry to make a decision. The story includes comments from experts, environmentalists, government and business representatives. We investigate whether there is political influence, conflict of interest and systemic problems of waste management in Ukraine in this story. This is not just the story of one enterprise. This is a question about the future of the environment, human health and the responsibility of the authorities. Will Zhytomyr become an example of successful reform in the waste sector, or will it finally plunge into the crisis? Watch the full investigation and find out what is really happening behind the scenes of the "garbage reform" in Ukraine. 📍 Become a sponsor of this channel to support us and receive bonuses:    / @stop_cor   Subscribe upon channel In order that no miss New Investigation -    / c   StopCorruption 📍Donate Project - https://send.monobank.ua/jar/2An2J55GWe 📍Website - https://www.stopcor.org 📍FB -   / stopcor.org   📍Telegram - https://t.me/stopcor 📍Instagram -   / stopcor_org   📍TikTok -   / stopcor   #СтопКор #Житомир #сміттєпереробка #екологія #StopCor #СтопКорупції #сміттєваКриза #переробкаВідходів #заводЖитомир #МССоціальнийПроєкт #екологічнакатастрофа #корупція #комунальнісхеми #сміттєзвалище #небезпечнівідходи #медичнівідходи #тарифи #екореформа #UkraineEcology #wastemanagement #recyclingplant #corruptionUkraine #Zhytomyr #environmentalissues #wastecrisis #Україна #Гарячі #війна_новини #война_новости #мирное_население #війна #війна_росії_і_України #Украина_россия_2022 #война_2022 #війна_2022 #рф #останні_новини #Война_Украина_россия_2022 🌐 Translation was automatically generated with VidAI Chrome Extension. 👉 https://chrome.google.com/webstore/de...