Ragweed and illegal waste dumping in Argeș: what happened after Agent Green’s reports

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In Argeș, Agent Green’s reports led to on-site inspections of ragweed infestations in Albota, Bradu and Suseni. Following these reports, the Environmental Guard also confirmed illegal waste dumping in Bârla.

We documented extensive ragweed infestations in the three localities. After our report, the authorities carried out on-site inspections: in the areas checked in Bradu and Suseni the plants had been mown, while measures were ordered for Albota. No fines were communicated to us.

In Bârla, we mapped 16 locations with abandoned waste. The Environmental Guard confirmed illegal dumping in three areas, including near the Cotmeana River, covering areas of up to 2,000 square metres. The Guard ordered:

• cleanup of the areas

• handover of the waste to authorised operators

• monitoring of the sites

The legislation exists. Most of the time, all that is missing is someone to enforce it.