Zinc and lead waste found in Chisinau, reportedly from a Rybnita plant
Tests show over 50% zinc and 6.6% lead in waste piled in the open air in Chisinau, at two sites.
Written later, from the reports of that day.
What it means for you
Since 20 October, the Rybnita plant has had no waste management permit. The environmental inspectorate is still checking the storage sites and has not announced a health risk. Until then, the waste stays where it is.
What happened
Ziarul de Garda (ZdG) found two heaps of metal scrap processing waste stored outdoors in Chisinau, on Industriala and Munchesti streets. According to ZdG, the waste was brought by Arvi Invest SRL, owned by Arkadi Vikol, and reportedly came from a metal plant in Rybnita. The company asked for written questions and had not answered by publication.
In short
- Over 50% zinc was found in a sample taken from Munchesti street.
- A Customs Service lab found 6.6% lead and 5.2% chlorine in a sample from Industriala street.
- The environmental inspectorate started an unscheduled check on 23 September.
- Arvi Invest's environmental permit was issued in 2024 and is valid until 2029.
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