Following an inspection carried out by the National Environmental Guard, it was found that 85% of the waste generated in Bucharest ends up untreated in the landfill.
Ana Maria Eftene
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The recycling rate is only 11.63%, significantly below the legal threshold of 50%.
Fines of 430,000 lei have been imposed for non-compliance with waste management regulations. GNM Commissioner, Andrei Corlan, emphasized the need for a systemic solution to improve recycling and reduce costs for citizens.
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