Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — A total of 516 facilities in Tashkent and Tashkent region have been fined 286 million soums for environmental violations following inspections, while operations at three sites have been suspended, Uzbekistan's National Committee for Ecology and Climate Change said.
Inspectors examined 722 facilities, including 602 greenhouse farms, 56 industrial and manufacturing enterprises, 26 construction sites and 38 facilities in other categories.
The inspections identified violations involving air pollution and non-compliance with waste management requirements.
At some greenhouse farms, coal was burned without adequate filtration systems or using faulty equipment. Inspectors also recorded cases of burning plant residues.
In Tashkent district, violations were identified at the E. and M.I.A. enterprises, where faulty filters were being used. At a greenhouse owned by an individual identified as M. M., coal was burned without filtration equipment. Its operations were suspended. Similar measures were taken against facilities in the Mirzo-Ulugbek and Sergeli districts.
Greenhouse owners were informed about the requirements of Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 586, dated 22 October 2026. Following the inspections, mandatory compliance orders were also issued.
Construction sites were subject to separate inspections. Compensation payments totalling 9 billion 96 million soums were assessed following the checks.
At the N.H.P. construction site, inspectors found no equipment for dust suppression or wheel washing. They also identified the unauthorized placement of 87,289 cubic metres of soil.
B.S. LLC was fined for failing to take measures to prevent dust formation.
The National Committee for Ecology and its regional departments continue conducting round-the-clock inspection raids.
