Local authorities plan to build a waste sorting facility under the windows of building No. 64 in Bishkek's 12th Microdistrict. Residents of the high-rise building categorically disagree with this initiative, fearing negative consequences for their lives and health.
Reasons for the Protest and Environmental Risks
According to residents, placing such a facility in close proximity to a residential area will create several serious problems. The residents' main concerns are related to potential air pollution, unpleasant odors, and the risk of breeding infectious disease vectors.
"It is also important to note that placing waste processing facilities near residential buildings violates the requirements for organizing sanitary protection zones"
Furthermore, activists point to a violation of the legislation of the Kyrgyz Republic, which guarantees citizens the right to a favorable environmental environment.
Lack of Government Response
Representatives of the Maksat cooperative, to which the disputed building belongs, have already made attempts to resolve the issue officially. The cooperative chairman sent appeals to district and city services and prepared collective statements to be submitted to the prosecutor's office and the court. However, according to residents, no response has been received from the authorities to date.
