Authors: авт. кол. : КагалоО., Сичак Н., Пука Є. та ін.

Editors: наук. ред. О. Кагало

Summary: Based on the results of several years of comprehensive ecosystem, botanical, zoological, and pedological research, the monograph assesses the ecological state of the landfill and solid waste processing plant located near the city of Halbenrein (Austria) and operating for 45 years. Their impact on the natural flora, fauna and vegetation of the adjacent territories, soil cover and habitats was analyzed, as well as certain aspects of ecosystem and lateral transfer of heavy metals in the ecosystems of the landfill and adjacent territories. Based on the results obtained, recommendations for the reclamation of solid waste landfills in Ukraine are substantiated. An important aspect of the assessment of the impact on natural complexes was that the landfill and the plant are located within a nature conservation area, which is similar to a regional landscape park, according to the categorization of the NPA in Ukraine. The results obtained give grounds to unequivocally state that adequately organized and technologically sound solid waste processing and storage do not pose significant threats to the environment.

Reading audience: Given the significant time of operation of the studied facility, it is representative for assessing the potential impact of waste treatment and disposal facilities and can serve as a benchmark for the further development of this industry in Ukraine.

ISBN 978-617-14-0342-0

Responsible institutions: Institute of Ecology of the Carpathians of NAS of Ukraine

Published: Lviv

Size in pages: 300

Print run: 100