The garbage collection crisis in the capital's districts of "Lyulin" and "Krasno Selo" is on the way to being resolved, and a working solution is expected by the middle of next week. This was stated in the program "The Day Live" on NOVA NEWS by the municipal councilor from "We Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria" Dimitar Petrov.
"I believe that by the end of this week, at the latest by the middle of next week, there will be a working solution that will make it so that people no longer talk about a garbage crisis", he said and appealed to citizens for patience. The problem arose after the expiration of the contracts of the companies serving these areas. Petrov assured that the health of citizens will not be put at risk and options are being worked on, including direct negotiations with a contractor.
The problem arose after the contracts of the companies serving these areas expired on October 4. Petrov explained that the waste treatment plant has currently undertaken to clean with its available equipment, but admitted that it is not sufficient. However, he assured that delays in removal will be for hours, not days, and "the health of Sofia citizens will not be put at risk".
Another key topic is the proposal for new parking rules in Sofia. The report is expected to be voted on in the Municipal Council in early November, and the changes will come into effect on January 1, 2026.
"Prices in Sofia have not been updated since 2012," Petrov emphasized. He gave an example of municipalities such as Kardzhali paying the same parking prices, despite the incomparable traffic. "Alas, Sofia is languishing because of the nearly 900,000 cars registered on its territory and the incoming ones who come every day to work", he said. According to him, only 22% of the places in the "blue zone" are negotiable, and the remaining 78% are occupied by residents with stickers.
The proposal provides for 60% of the fees collected from the new zones to be distributed between the regional administrations and the Sofia Municipality for targeted financing of infrastructure projects such as street repairs and the construction of parking lots. The goal is "for local people to have a place to leave their cars". It also envisages a reduction in official subscriptions by doubling their price.