The decision to install underground garbage containers has raised questions for Kaspiysk authorities.

The Kaspiysk mayor's office announced the installation of underground waste collection areas where additional regular containers cannot be placed. Telegram users were skeptical of the innovation, suggesting that the problem lies not in the number of containers, but in the delay in waste collection.

As reported by "Kavkazsky Uzel," in January, responding to complaints from Kaspiysk residents about waste collection failures, a mayor's office representative attributed the delays in solid municipal waste collection to the condition of the landfill and road. Social media users stated that the road was already in poor condition, demanding that authorities organize waste collection.

The Kaspiysk administration is "implementing innovations in the field of solid municipal waste management," the mayor's office reported on February 24 in its Telegram channel (10,300 subscribers).

"At the direction of the mayor, Boris Gontsov, a pilot project has been launched in Kaspiysk to install underground container sites for collecting solid municipal waste. The first sites will be located in the area of ​​buildings 16-20 on Omarova Street," the publication states.

Unfortunately, the installation of additional conventional containers is not possible.

This decision is "due to an acute shortage" of container sites in this microdistrict, the authorities explained. "Unfortunately, the installation of additional regular containers is impossible due to the lack of suitable locations that meet sanitary rules and regulations," the statement noted.

07:58 January 3, 2024

Dagestan residents point out unresolved garbage disposal issues to authorities

The number of illegal dumps in Buynaksk is growing, and utility workers are failing to clean the bins promptly, while authorities and regulatory agencies are failing to respond, a local resident complained on social media. Commentators noted that garbage disposal issues remain a pressing issue in other cities in Dagestan as well. They called on the authorities to take effective measures.

Underground containers will solve the waste problem, improve the sanitary condition of courtyards, and enhance the comfort of residents, officials assured.

"If the pilot project is successfully implemented, this practice will be expanded to other problem areas in Kaspiysk. Currently, the city's Housing and Utilities Department is overseeing the work," the publication stated.

As of 10:18 a.m. Moscow time, eight comments had been posted under the post, made at 8:46 p.m. Moscow time.

"How do you understand 'underground'? Explain to the people what it is," Ali wrote. "Come to the location of this container site to see for yourself how this process is carried out," M. replied. "If I had time, I would come," Ali countered.

Why can't the trash be picked up on time?

"Why can't the trash be picked up on time? If we don't pay every month, they immediately charge us a penalty. Why isn't the company penalized for late trash pickup?" - asked another commenter.

"Underground container sites for municipal solid waste are underground storage systems for municipal solid waste with automated mechanisms for lifting the containers. [...] The containers can be buried, for example, in the form of a sealed "cup" with a lid, which is installed deep into the ground. A thick bag for collecting waste is placed inside such a container," explained Romario.

"When it's full, what should I do? How do I clean it, and who will clean it?" asked another user. "Magomedzhanova Street is awaiting the relocation of the container site," wrote Saika.

Representatives of the city administration, as of 10:18 a.m. Moscow time, had not participated in the discussion.

03:49 29.01.2026

The collapse of the housing and utilities sector in Dagestan has complicated Sergei's election campaign. Melikov

Dagestani journalists and residents of the republic reacted sharply to the publication by the head of the Center for Regional Policy Development, who called Sergei Melikov "a good anti-crisis manager." They recalled that the republic is facing a collapse in the housing and utilities sector, threatening political stability.

Remember, residents of Dagestan also regularly complain of extended power outages, heating, and water supply problems. Thus, on January 21, many residents of Makhachkala were left without power due to another breakdown, and on January 25, a pipeline burst in Makhachkala, leaving residents without water for almost two days.

Unresolved problems in the housing and utilities sector are a factor in the growth of protest activity in Dagestan, Sergei Bachurin, head of the North Caucasus Federal District Ministry of Internal Affairs, stated on January 19. Makhachkala residents agreed with his opinion. "Problems with water, electricity, heating, and tariffs are not just household inconveniences, but a trigger for increased social tension, which leads to increased protest activity," noted Rasul Asad, the author of the Telegram channel "Ask Rasul."

In August 2025, residents of the Reduktorny settlement in Makhachkala staged a spontaneous protest due to the lack of power in their homes. The city administration subsequently reported that power had been restored to most homes. Residents of other areas of the city also complained of similar problems. However, officials focused on the proliferation of calls for mass protests against power outages on social media and threatened Makhachkala residents with liability for unauthorized protests. Dagestan Head Sergei Melikov, during a direct line on November 27, 2025, ignored pressing issues and provided only vague answers to questions raised. Residents of the republic were waiting for Melikov to explain the constant power and water outages, burning landfills, and rising utility and transportation costs.