The Vice President of the Government and Minister of Environmental Protection, Irena Vujović, signed an agreement to begin work on the closure and remediation of the unsanitary landfill in Godominsko Polje, located on the outskirts of Smederevo. This landfill has been improperly handling waste for the past 40 years. Vujović emphasized that the agreement, signed with Smederevo’s Mayor Jasmina Vojinović, marks the solution to the problem of this landfill, as reported by the Ministry of Environmental Protection.
“Through the project led by my ministry, a waste transfer station was built in Smederevo, and we promised the citizens that we would address the landfill issue. Now, we are fulfilling that promise,” said Vujović, as quoted by Tanjug.
She added that this project is particularly important for the citizens of Smederevo, especially for those living near the 14-hectare landfill. She expressed gratitude to the city leadership for listening to the needs of the residents and being proactive in preparing and submitting the project.
“We have planned significant funds in the 2025 budget to continue supporting the closure and remediation of unsanitary landfills in other local governments where conditions allow,” Vujović emphasized. She noted that the construction of the waste transfer station near the landfill was a key prerequisite for the closure and remediation project. The goal of the transfer station is to ensure proper waste management and transportation from Smederevo and its surrounding areas to the regional landfill.
According to her, the Ministry she leads aims to implement modern waste management standards across the country. “A transfer station has been built in Smederevo, along with a recycling yard and a waste separation line, which will increase the recycling rate and reduce the amount of waste sent to the landfill,” said Vujović.
She also mentioned that the Ministry recently provided Smederevo with an abrol truck to facilitate the proper transfer and transportation of waste from the transfer station to the regional landfill. “Our goal is to bring order to waste management because this improves the quality of life for all citizens,” Vujović concluded.
