Kazokiškių sąvartynas, Municipal waste management facility in Elektrėnai Municipality, Lithuania
Kazokiškių sąvartynas is a municipal waste facility in Elektrėnai Municipality that covers a large area divided into sections for different waste categories. The site uses an extensive network of gas extraction pipes to capture methane produced by decomposing waste.
The facility opened in 2007 as part of Lithuania's modernization of waste management infrastructure following the country's European Union membership. This development reflected the nation's shift toward meeting stricter environmental regulations.
The facility represents a shift in Lithuanian waste management practices, promoting systematic approaches to waste disposal and environmental protection.
The facility operates strict waste separation protocols and continuous environmental monitoring to ensure safety and regulatory compliance. Access may be limited since it functions as an active industrial site.
The methane extraction system is designed so that captured gas could potentially serve as an alternative energy source rather than being released. This approach turns a waste byproduct into a potential resource.
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