The Regional Landfill Pirot has announced a public call for the development of a project for the remediation and reclamation of a former non-sanitary landfill in the city. The plan is to construct a solar power plant on the site, repurposing the degraded area for clean energy production.
According to the technical documentation of the public call, the non-sanitary landfill is located within the current industrial zone, approximately 400 meters from the nearest residential buildings. It was in use from 1990 to 2013, but after the opening of the Regional Landfill Pirot in 2013, the site was no longer used for waste disposal.
The proximity of the Nišava River, which at its closest point is only 100 meters from the landfill, further emphasizes the need for adequate remediation measures to prevent negative environmental impacts.
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To prevent the spread of unpleasant odors and the scattering of lightweight waste by the wind, landfill deposits were intermittently covered with clay and soil materials. The landfill body is now largely covered with a layer of soil and overgrown with low vegetation.
The waste-affected area covers approximately five hectares, with a landfill waste layer reaching a depth of up to 10 meters.
The primary goal of the public call is to identify the optimal technical solution for the site’s remediation and reclamation, as well as its future use. The City of Pirot plans to apply sustainable development principles by installing solar panels at this location, making Pirot another positive example of environmentally responsible resource management. In addition to constructing a solar power plant, the reclaimed area could also be utilized for other industrial, business, or commercial purposes.
The deadline for submitting applications is February 10, 2025, by 11:00 AM.
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