Experts warn that a “perfect storm” of shrinking landfill capacity and a breakdown of Glasgow’s main incinerator could see waste piling up on Scotland’s streets.
Scotland has been facing a significant reduction in available landfill space, with existing sites nearing capacity and new sites subject to stricter environmental restrictions.
At the same time, Glasgow’s primary waste incinerator has suffered a breakdown, cutting the city’s ability to process large volumes of municipal refuse.
With both disposal channels compromised, authorities risk a backlog of rubbish that could affect public health and the environment.
Officials say urgent measures will be required to manage the growing waste problem and to prevent a crisis on the streets.
<small>Source: BBC Science — read the original story there.</small>
