The Waste Crisis in Eastern Aleppo Deepens: Daily Burning, Thick Smoke, and Rising Health Fears

The Waste Crisis in Eastern Aleppo Deepens: Daily Burning, Thick Smoke, and Rising Health Fears

The burning of garbage has become a daily ritual in the neighborhoods of eastern Aleppo — from Al-Mashhad and Masaken Hanano to Bustan al-Qasr and Al-A’jam. Whether inside overflowing dumpsters or at makeshift dumpsites, the fires have turned into one of the most visible and persistent crises facing residents. With trash piling up for days, people have begun setting it alight themselves to escape the stench and the swarms of insects. The result …