Drenthe,Netherlands – October 19, 2024 – The province of Drenthe anticipates an end to the influx of waste from the AVR Rozenburg facility by November 1st, bringing potential relief to residents who have been enduring a persistent stenchemanating from the Attero Wijster landfill.
The AVR Rozenburg facility, a major waste processor serving over 2 million Dutch households, experienced adevastating fire in September 2023, significantly impacting its operations. This led to a surge in waste being diverted to Attero Wijster, a landfill in Drenthe, for temporary storage.
The influx of waste hascaused significant odor issues, with residents increasingly complaining about the stench. Deputy Egbert van Dijk acknowledged the problem, stating that the landfill cannot be fully covered while AVR waste continues to arrive. As soon as the supply of waste stops, AtteroWijster will cover the entire landfill site, minimizing the stench nuisance, he assured.
Van Dijk, along with officials from the province of Zuid-Holland, AVR, and Attero, met on Friday to discuss the situation. The meeting brought positive news: the waste processing lines at AVR Rozenburg are being restarted,and the expectation is that the facility will be fully operational by November 1st. This would allow AVR to handle its own waste again, ending the need for temporary storage in Drenthe.
The end of the storage of AVR waste by Attero Wijster is in sight, Van Dijk declared, expressing optimism about theupcoming relief for Drenthe residents.
The fire at AVR Rozenburg caused significant damage to its household waste incinerators. While three of the seven incinerators have been restored to operation, the remaining units are expected to be operational by the end of the year.
The situation highlights the importance of robust waste managementinfrastructure and the challenges posed by disruptions to such systems. As AVR Rozenburg returns to full functionality, Drenthe residents can look forward to a return to normalcy and the elimination of the persistent odor issue.
Sources:
- NL Times: Drenthe expects no more waste from AVR Rozenburg after November 1
- ANP (Dutch News Agency)
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