FIThe city of Lappeenranta has imposed a 50,000-euro fine on Elstor oy for hazardous salt containers that have been left on a property near Kuutostie for years. The containers were originally used in the city’s Mustola heating plant during tests of Elstor’s thermal batteries. After the trials ended, Elstor transferred two containers to a company operating on the property, but the company later went bankrupt, leaving the containers abandoned. The city claims Elstor remains responsible for the waste, while Elstor disputes this, arguing the salt is industrial material rather than waste under Finnish law. The issue has escalated to the Southern Finland Police, who are investigating potential environmental damage. Elstor says it is willing to handle the containers at its own expense, estimating the cost at around 30,000 euros.
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