Hazardous waste from Rybnita steel plant stored in open air in two Chisinau sites
Tests found lead and zinc in waste piled on two Chisinau streets, and authorities have not yet warned the public.
Written later, from the reports of that day.
What it means for you
The environmental inspectorate has asked public health bodies for their opinion and has not warned residents yet. The check on the Moldovan Railways land is not finished, and no date for results was given. Since 20 October the Rybnita plant has no environmental permit for waste management, because it was not renewed.
What happened
Steel dust waste from the Rybnita metallurgical plant is piled several metres high on Industriala and Muncheshtskaya streets in Chisinau. Tests showed zinc above 50% and lead at 6.6%, according to the Zdg outlet. Arvi Invest SRL, owned by businessman Arcadie Vicol, said the material was for its technological process, and Vicol asked for questions in writing.
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- Zinc concentration is above 50%, and lead makes up 6.6% of the tested material.
- The waste lies on a private plot on Industriala street and on Moldovan Railways land on Muncheshtskaya street.
- Arvi Invest's waste permit was issued in 2024 and is valid until 2029.
- Environment Minister Gheorghe Haidder ordered a check on 24 September.
- The Environment Agency says the economic agent who brought the materials is responsible and will be punished if found at fault.
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