Kissonerga residents raise alarm over waste dumping at green point

Kissonerga, Cyprus. Residents have raised concerns over uncontrolled waste dumping at a local green point, warning of environmental, health and fire risks near homes.

Unsupervised site

According to Pafos Live, readers sent photographs and a letter to the Paphos-based news outlet highlighting conditions at the site and calling for action by the authorities.

The green point was created by the Kissonerga municipal district of Akamas municipality to allow residents to dispose of tree and garden cuttings and other permitted items.

Residents said some people were taking advantage of the lack of supervision at the site to dump a wide range of unwanted items, including organic waste.

Concerns over risks

They said the accumulation of waste had caused foul smells and deterioration of the surrounding area, which is close to residential properties.

According to the letter cited by Pafos Live, the site is attracting rodents and reptiles, adding to concerns among nearby residents.

Residents also warned that the waste could create a serious fire risk, particularly during the summer months, with potentially severe consequences if a blaze broke out. They called on the responsible authorities to intervene immediately.

Agricultural plastics framework

Meanwhile, a new framework aimed at ending the uncontrolled dumping and burning of agricultural plastics is set to go to the House.

The regulations seek to establish a nationwide system for the separate collection and recycling of agricultural plastic waste, with farmers to receive free collection points for waste. Producers would be required to cover the costs of collection and transport.