The State Institution, the Centre for the Implementation of the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants under the Committee for Environmental Protection, in cooperation with the Public Organization “Peshsaf,” has successfully completed the cleanup of a site contaminated with obsolete pesticides located in the village of Kuibyshev, Navbahor Jamoat, Kushoniyon District.
As part of the activities carried out, more than 156 tons of lightly contaminated soil were removed and transported to the Vakhsh pesticide landfill with restricted access, where they were placed in specially prepared cells. In addition, over 1,824 kilograms of pure pesticides were collected and neutralized, placed in special sealed drums, and transported to the Vakhsh landfill for temporary storage in a specially equipped facility.
All works were carried out in full compliance with environmental and sanitary safety requirements.
The implementation of the project made it possible to significantly reduce environmental and sanitary risks, as well as to enhance the level of safety for local residents living in close proximity to the site.
