There are 92 toxic and radioactive land-buried waste objects of mining production in Kyrgyzstan, the estimated volume of wastes makes up more than 254 million cubic meters (457 ton). The statement was voiced by the press-service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations referring to the State cadastre of mining production's wastes, news agnecy "24.kg" reported.
Reportedly, abandoned tailing dumps and waste banks after the Soviet Union period remains under control of the Ministry of Emergency Situations. The total volume makes up 15 million cubic meters. Including 31 tailing dumps with radioactive wastes - 7.2 million cubic meters, 5 tailing dumps with toxic wastes - 5.2 million cubic meters and 25 mining waste banks of dradge - 3.3 million cubic meters.