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Socio-Economic Challenges of Removing and Disposing of Illegal Hazardous Waste Dumps: Poland Case Study

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  • Elzbieta Ociepa-Kicinska

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Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to organize the knowledge of illegal hazardous waste sites and the pathway to disposal. Design/Methodology/Approach: Key reports were analyzed and case studies reviewed that demonstrate the scale and challenges of removing and disposing of waste from illegal landfills. Findings: Lack of knowledge and good practices, existing regulations and available tools often prevent municipalities from effectively addressing hazardous waste that threatens human life and health. Practical Implications: The case study showed areas in need of change to address a problem whose scale is enormous. The introduction of good practices and effective tools is essential to carry out the task of removing and disposing of hazardous waste from illegal landfills in an effective manner (currently, it is most often not removed, or burned in fires). Originality/Value: The work covers timely and important issues for citizens, fills the research gap in this area by combining theoretical issues with practical insights.

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  • Elzbieta Ociepa-Kicinska, 2023. "Socio-Economic Challenges of Removing and Disposing of Illegal Hazardous Waste Dumps: Poland Case Study," European Research Studies Journal, European Research Studies Journal, vol. 0(3), pages 570-583.
    • Handle: RePEc:ers:journl:v:xxvi:y:2023:i:3:p:570-583
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    Keywords

    Hazardous waste; illegal hazardous waste sites; environmental protection; hazardous waste fires.;
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    JEL classification:

    • Q53 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Environmental Economics - - - Air Pollution; Water Pollution; Noise; Hazardous Waste; Solid Waste; Recycling
    • Q58 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Environmental Economics - - - Environmental Economics: Government Policy
    • H72 - Public Economics - - State and Local Government; Intergovernmental Relations - - - State and Local Budget and Expenditures

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