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District Council Plans Legal Action Against Bruechau Regarding Sludge Pit Decision

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Council Decides to File Lawsuit Against Decree Concerning Briouze Dinglefill Lagoon - Lack of Information Received by the Commission on the Country's State of Affairs

In the Altmarkkreis Salzwedel, Sachsen-Anhalt, you might be referring to the former Energy Supply Bruchau (EVB) grounds. Once a significant player in the DDR's energy sector, this site held strategic importance during the Cold War as a secret reserve power plant. Currently, there is no operational nuclear power plant on the site, and no major energy company, in the traditional sense, is based there. The name "Bruchau" refers to the locality of Bruchau, while "Energy Supply Bruchau" is not a recognised, official name of an active energy company today.

For legally compliant waste disposal, particularly concerning the former site and suspected areas, the following guidelines apply:

Waste Disposal Responsibility

Municipal Waste Disposal

General household waste, household rubbish, bulky waste, and similar materials are typically disposed of through public-law waste disposal companies (örE) in the Altmark. This is usually the Waste Management Association Altmarkkreis Salzwedel. You can find information about acceptance points, opening times, and acceptance conditions on the website of the Salzwedel district administration:

  • Website of the Altmarkkreis Salzwedel: Here, you'll find all the latest information about waste disposal and acceptance points.
  • Waste Recycling Centre Salzwedel: For private households, there is a central waste recycling centre, where all types of waste can be disposed of.
  • Waste Management Companies (AWB): These offer bulky waste collection and seasonal special actions.

Special Wastes (e.g. Brownfield sites, contaminated materials)

If you are referring to contaminated or industrial waste from the Bruchau site's surroundings, special regulations apply:

  • Specialised Waste Disposal Companies: For hazardous waste, regional or cross-regional waste disposal companies responsible with a licence are in charge.
  • Saxony-Anhalt State Environment Protection Agency: In case of suspected contaminated sites or hazardous waste, the responsible environmental authority should be informed.
  • Waste and Environmental Advice: The municipalities often offer free advice on how, where, and whether certain wastes can be disposed of.

Summary

  • Energy Company: No known active company at the old Bruchau site.
  • Waste Disposal: Public-law waste disposal through municipal bodies in Altmarkkreis Salzwedel.
  • Special Wastes: In case of doubt, contact the responsible environmental authority or a certified waste disposal company.

For more specific details (e.g. waste type, circumstances of discovery), I can provide more tailored assistance!

Recent developments: The district council of Altmarkkreis Salzwedel is considering legal action against the State Office for Geology and Mining (LAGB) over a decision regarding the poisonous sludge pit Brüchau. Some of the affected waste is contaminated with mercury, and some is radioactive. Originally, it was planned to excavate the poisonous sludge pit. In October last year, the operator, Neptune Energies, applied to encapsulate the hazardous waste on site. An appeal is being suggested due to the alleged insufficient consideration of the Altmarkkreis's statements. The district administrator has been instructed to investigate the possibility of legal action. The company has stated that a complete removal of the poisonous sludge pit is not possible due to a lack of disposal option for approximately 27,000 tons of waste. The LAGB approved the application to encapsulate the hazardous waste on site. The CDU/FDP faction believes that the statements of the specialist authorities of the Altmarkkreis were not adequately considered in the decision.

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