Polluted dump in Melveren closed for 35 years, yet remediation is once again delayed

The Melveren landfill in Sint-Truiden faces further delays in its cleanup due to additional environmental studies requested by the Agency for Nature and Forests. The landfill, closed since the late 1980s, is contaminated and requires a full environmental impact report, extending the timeline by another year. Local officials express frustration over the bureaucratic hurdles, as they aim to start remediation and eventually transform the site into a landscape park. The area is noted for its diverse vegetation, which provides habitat for various protected species.