Sofia Faces Imminent Waste Crisis

Bulgaria's capital, Sofia, stands on the edge of a potential waste crisis within the next three years if immediate actions are not taken, as highlighted by an inspection conducted by the new management of the Waste Treatment Distribution Company. This review, undertaken by the recently instated leadership at the end of November, sounded the alarm bells regarding the critical state of waste management.

The inspection revealed that the plant is yielding a significantly reduced amount of refuse-derived fuel (RDF) from the processing of municipal solid waste (MSW), with a concerning decline in quality....