A garbage crisis has begun in Kaspysk, Dagestan
A garbage crisis has begun in Kaspysk, Dagestan, due to poor-quality fuel — half of the garbage trucks broke down. The city administration stated that the crisis was caused by a severe lack of equipment, which broke down due to substandard fuel.
Consensus
- Residents of Kaspiysk reported that waste containers were overflowing and that trash was being left next to bins.
- The city's acting mayor, Arsen Sherifov, stated that 12 out of 22 garbage trucks broke down simultaneously after being refueled six to seven days prior.
- The breakdown was caused by low-quality fuel, which led to the need for repairs.
- Each repair cost 75,000 rubles, and most of the trucks were restored.
- A backlog of waste accumulated during the repair period, requiring two to three days to clear.
- The city's current fleet of 22 trucks is insufficient for the city's needs.
- The city attempted to rent additional garbage trucks from neighboring regions but was unsuccessful.
- The city is currently using dump trucks and loaders for waste removal.
- The Russian government has allowed the production, import, and sale of gasoline with lower environmental standards (Euro-2, Euro-3, Euro-4) until July 1, 2027.
Points of divergence
- The acting mayor emphasized that even with all 22 trucks operational, they would still be insufficient for the city’s needs, and that drivers cannot handle three daily trips to the landfill in Izberbash due to the 50 km distance and heat. — tg_echoonline_news
- The acting mayor stated that the city contacted neighboring regions including Vladikavkaz and Grozny, and that even at any price, no garbage trucks were available for rent. — tg_moscowtimes_ru
- The article notes that the fuel crisis in Russia is linked to Ukrainian drone attacks on oil refineries, and that Euro-2 and Euro-3 fuels are harmful to both modern vehicles and the environment. — meduza
Coverage (5 sources)
- Fuel crisis: residents of Kaspiysk complained about garbage collapse. The city administration explained it by breakdowns of machinery due to... — ЭХО / Новости
- Residents of Kaspysk complained about garbage collapse: according to them, container areas are overflowing, and waste is being piled... — Кавказ.Реалии
- In Kaspysk, Dagestan, a garbage collapse has arisen due to a fuel crisis — The Moscow Times
- Residents of Kaspysk complained about garbage collapse. City hall said half of garbage trucks broke down due to poor quality fuel — Meduza
- Garbage collapse began in Kaspysk, Dagestan due to poor-quality fuel — half of garbage trucks broke there — ASTRA