The decision to grant a single permit to SA C.E.T.B. for the continued operation of the Beaumont technical landfill until December 31, 2032, has drawn a strong reaction from the City of Charleroi. The municipality argues that this extension is unacceptable due to the site's significant impact on residents' quality of life.
The landfill began operations in 2000, and residents had expected the nuisances to cease by the end of the previous authorization in December 2027. However, the five-year extension granted by the Walloon Region's technical and delegate officials has led to numerous complaints from local residents during the public inquiry. They cite noise pollution, odors, dust, risks to air, soil, and water quality, as well as safety concerns related to heavy truck traffic.
Vehicle traffic has seen a substantial increase, reaching nearly 285 movements per day in 2025, including 252 truck movements. This represents a 50% increase compared to 2021 and 3.3 times more than in 2010. This traffic, which has been rising for years, passes through inhabited areas and roads not designed for such intensity. In Rue Fosse du Bois, also a RAVeL link, the City has noted recurrent speeding, endangering residents, pedestrians, and cyclists.
The City also points out that, according to the impact study, discharges from the site's wastewater treatment plant contribute to the pollution of the Judonsart and Piéton watercourses. For these reasons, the Communal College believes that continuing the landfill's operation beyond 2027 is unsustainable for the affected residents.
The City of Charleroi is therefore requesting that the competent ministers annul the decision of the delegate and technical officials. A decision from the ministers is expected during January 2027.
