In Armavir, a long-standing dispute over industrial activity at the site of a former glass container factory has resurfaced. Although the plant ceased operations after privatization in the 1990s, residents of nearby buildings have repeatedly reported night-time smoke, dust, and worsening health conditions in recent years. These complaints became the starting point for the civic campaign launched by the Tomorrow Without Toxins initiative. The first step was to identify the actual operator of the facility. An analysis of public registers and official lists revealed that ferromolybdenum production in Armavir is carried out by Ar Alloys Trading, a major taxpayer employing more than one hundred people. At the same time, it became clear that local residents had not been informed about public hearings related to the resumption of production. The initiative then moved its work into the field. Meetings were held with people living near the factory and in neighboring communities, collecting testimonies about health problems and impacts on gardens and green spaces. Residents approached the initiative with a petition signed by 177 people, some of whom described night-time noise resembling explosions followed by breathing difficulties. To verify these accounts, members of the initiative organized night-time monitoring around the factory. In April 2025, they documented loud noise, smoke, and dust, confirming that residents’ concerns were well-founded. This was followed by formal communication with the Ministry of Environment and the Environmental and Subsoil Inspection Authority. Based on these complaints, an inspection of the factory was conducted with the participation of initiative representatives. It was found that new filtration technologies had been installed at the site. Subsequent measurements by inspection bodies confirmed that emissions were below permitted limits. Residents living nearby also reported a noticeable reduction in smoke and odor in recent months. However, the story of Armavir does not end here. The initiative points to remaining open questions—particularly regarding the handling of liquids used in gas filtration and solid waste disposal, as well as the long-term environmental impacts of these processes. Special attention is also drawn to the fact that wastewater from the region flows into river basins. This case demonstrates that even complex industrial operations can be brought under public scrutiny when residents unite, work with data, and persistently engage with authorities. Civic oversight thus becomes a key tool for protecting public health, the environment, and people’s right to know what is happening in their immediate surroundings.