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Background
At Champs-Pointus, in the municipality of Avusy in the Geneva countryside, construction waste was being stored without authorisation. The plot lies in an agricultural zone. In June 2026, the State of Geneva regularised the situation and provisionally authorised the sorting of this waste.
The key points
According to the Tribune de Genève, the Department of Territory authorised this sorting activity in an agricultural zone despite the negative opinion of the municipality of Avusy. The company MASA holds a provisional permit valid until 31 December 2027.
The municipality’s concerns relate notably to protecting the groundwater and to increased lorry traffic. The Avusy municipal council voted unanimously against any proposal from the cantonal geology, soil and waste service (GESDEC). The municipality says it no longer trusts the State.
What it means for businesses
- Geneva construction companies : a construction waste sorting site is provisionally authorised until the end of 2027.
Who says what
- Department of Territory : it provisionally authorised sorting in an agricultural zone.
- Avusy municipal council : it unanimously opposes GESDEC’s proposals.
What's next
- Provisional permit expires on 31 December 2027.
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