The appearance of a Illegal mega-landfill in Zamora, a few meters from the Provincial Solid Waste Treatment Center And very close to the Carrascal neighborhood, it has set off alarm bells throughout the city. The political party Now Decide has taken the case to the authorities, warning of the possible effects on public health and the natural environment of the area.
In this space, which should act as a controlled waste treatment area, waste has been accumulating garbage in a disorderly and uncontrolled manner For months, it became a veritable breeding ground for filth. What could have been a one-off management problem has, according to the complaint, transformed into a uncontrolled landfill at the gates of Zamora.
An illegal landfill next to the treatment center and the Carrascal neighborhood
The complaint from Ahora Decide places this illegal mega-landfill in the immediate surroundings of the Provincial Solid Waste Treatment Center, next to the access road that connects these facilities with the Carrascal neighborhoodIn that environment, a excessive increase in waste, scattered throughout the area and without any apparent control.
According to the group, the accumulation of waste is not an isolated incident, but rather the result of months of neglect and lack of surveillance by the responsible authorities. This continued increase in garbage has turned the area surrounding what should be a regulated space into a visible source of filth, even from the entrances to the treatment center.
Now Decide emphasizes that the situation is especially serious because of the proximity to inhabited areasThe Carrascal neighborhood is located very close to the area where this volume of waste is concentrated. In addition to the visual and odor problems, the party warns of environmental and health risks associated with this type of uncontrolled dumping.
The documentation provided by the training program refers to a mountain of accumulated garbage both within the waste center and in the surrounding area, which, in his opinion, demonstrates that the necessary diligence is not being exercised in the management and control of the environment of these facilities.
The discovery of a dead donkey and the health risk
One of the elements that has generated the most concern is the detection of carcass of a large donkey among the scattered waste. The images included in the complaint show how the animal appears among the garbage, which has been a central point of criticism from the political group.
According to Ahora Decide, hundreds of storks and birds of prey They come to this spot attracted by the accumulation of waste and, in particular, by the presence of the dead animal. This situation, they warn, could be generating a focus of infection and transmission of diseases not only among wildlife, but also potentially towards the population if action is not taken quickly.
The group insists that the origin of the donkey and the cause of its death, which is why he demands that it be analyzed whether the animal could have suffered any contagious diseaseThe lack of clear data on how the body ended up at that location increases, in the opinion of those responsible, the feeling of health insecurity.
For Ahora Decide, the fact that a animal carcass remains outdoors in an environment where urban waste accumulates and where numerous birds feed is completely incompatible with a responsible waste managementTherefore, they see this episode as a symbol of failure in control and supervision which they attribute to the competent authorities.
The route of filing a complaint: from the Civil Guard to the Municipal Police
The performance of Ahora Decide began remotely, with a file an online complaint with the Civil Guard in Zamora el December 26th 2025In that initial document, they requested an in-depth investigation into the uncontrolled growth of waste in the vicinity of the treatment center and requested that the potential risks to the population be assessed.
The complaint included the following: photographs of the massive landfill which, according to the training, demonstrate both the huge amount of scattered garbage such as the presence of dead donkey serving as food for the birds that frequent the area. These images were presented as evidence of the environmental deterioration and the associated potential health problem.
However, the next day, the December 27The Civil Guard itself informed the group that It was not possible to process the complaint electronically In this specific case, they were told they had to come in person to submit it, something that Ahora Decide interprets as a bureaucratic obstacle difficult to understand in a matter that, they remind us, could affect the health of the citizens.
Later, when the legal representative of the group went to the Civil Guard barracks in Zamora, he was informed that The responsibility lay with the Municipal PoliceSince the landfill is located within the city limits, this change forced the process to be restarted with the local police.
Finally, the Saturday January 3, the spokesperson for Ahora Decide, Manuel Fuentes, filed the complaint at the offices of the Zamora Municipal PoliceIn that document, the initial requests are reiterated and the requirements regarding health, waste management, and control of animal carcasses are expanded.
Demands on the authorities: cleanliness, sanitary control and accountability
In the complaint filed with the Municipal Police, Ahora Decide requests that the municipal services act immediatelyFirst, they demand the urgent removal of the donkey's carcass that is found among the trash, as well as its transfer for analysis to determine its origin and whether it may have suffered any transmissible disease.
Furthermore, the group requests that the City Council provide proof that it has a animal carcass collection policy that covers these types of situations. They indicate there is a suspicion that such coverage She might not be properly hired Or at least, it would not be applied appropriately in such an obvious case as this.
Another of the central demands is the comprehensive and definitive cleanup of the illegal landfillIt is not just a matter of removing the dead animal, but of eliminating the entire volume of waste accumulated in the vicinity of the treatment center, restoring the area and preventing it from being used again as an uncontrolled dumping site.
Now Decide also demands that, once the necessary actions have been taken, report the results to the training team of the investigations into the donkey's origin, the potential health risks, and the measures taken to prevent a recurrence. In his opinion, transparency on this point is key to recovering the public trust.
Finally, their letter requests that the Zamora City Council establish a reasonable time for this the mega-landfill should disappear completely and that control mechanisms be adopted to prevent the reappearance of a similar outbreak near such sensitive facilities as a waste treatment center.
Criticism of the City Council and concern for public health
The political party is particularly critical of the Zamora city council's attitude. In their statements, they speak of “apathy” on the part of those responsible at City Hall, whom they accuse of having lived together for many months with the presence of this illegal landfill without implementing effective measures.
For Ahora Decide, the proximity of the waste site to both the Zamora city as the Carrascal neighborhood This makes the lack of action even more incomprehensible. They point out that it is not a remote or difficult-to-detect spot, but rather a highly visible area at the entrance to the waste treatment center itself.
The platform emphasizes that the situation not only affects environment and landscapebut it has direct implications for the public health and coexistence with local wildlifeThe massive presence of birds feeding on the remains, including the dead donkey, is perceived as a clear symptom of a lack of control in waste management.
The organization insists that a one-off intervention is not enough, but considers a more comprehensive approach necessary. change in the way of monitoring and maintaining These spaces are linked to waste management. They demand that political and administrative responsibility be assumed if it is confirmed that there has been a prolonged lack of diligence.
The complaint from Ahora Decide has brought to the table a conflict that combines waste management, environmental protection and health safety in such a sensitive location as the area surrounding a provincial treatment center. While awaiting the investigations and the municipal response, the group is maintaining pressure for the Illegal mega-landfill in Zamora be dismantled and the area be restored to suitable conditions.
