Scotland warned of rubbish build-up as landfill and incinerator problems combine

Experts have warned that rubbish could begin piling up on Scotland’s streets because landfill space has been significantly reduced while Glasgow’s main incinerator has broken down, BBC News reports. The supplied material does not state how long the disruption may last, how much waste is affected or what contingency plans exist.
Experts have warned that rubbish could pile up on streets in Scotland as two waste-management problems coincide, BBC News reports. The warning follows a significant reduction in available landfill space and a breakdown at Glasgow’s main incinerator. The combination could limit the facilities available for dealing with waste, according to the report.
The supplied material does not give the duration of the incinerator failure, the amount of affected rubbish or details of contingency arrangements.
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