Reference: SG/E/2010/12
Received Date: 24 September 2010
Subject: Asturias Waste Management
Complainant: Confidential
Allegations: Alleged failure of the project to comply with Directive 2008/98/EC on reduction, reuse and recycling of waste
Type: E - Environmental and social impacts of financed projects
Outcome*: Prevention
Suggestions for improvement: no
Admissibility*
Assessment*
Investigation*
Dispute Resolution*
Consultation*
Closed*
24/09/2010
7/12/2010
15/03/2011
* Admissibility date reflects the date the case was officially registered. All other dates pertain to the date in which a stage was completed.
Case Description
Complaint
On 24 September 2010, the EIB Complaints Mechanism (EIB-CM) received a complaint concerning the Asturias Waste Management plant project. The complainant alleges the failure of the project to comply with Directive 2008/98/EC on reduction, reuse and recycling of waste.
EIB-CM Action
Following a preliminary review of the case, the EIB-CM has taken note that the EIB operational team has not begun to carry out the due diligence of the project. In this context, the complaint has been transferred to the EIB’s operational services for their consideration and reply.