Regulations and rebates
Commitment, obligations and incentives for responsible waste management.
Commitment and objectives
The municipality currently recycles approximately 20.5% of its waste, while 79.5% is deposited in the residual waste bin. In 2024, more than 2,200 tonnes of waste ended up in landfill, with a high environmental and economic cost.
With the implementation of smart bins, the Town Council aims to:
Increase the selective collection rate
Reduce residual waste and contamination
Meet European recycling targets
Optimize public resources and contain fee increases
Basic obligations of residents
In accordance with current regulations, all users of the service must:
These obligations are set out in Law 7/2022 on waste and contaminated soils for a circular economy.
Penalty regime
The municipal ordinance and regional regulations provide for sanctions for uncivil behavior related to waste management.
Warning:
Leaving rubbish outside the bin is an offence and may lead to penalty proceedings.
Check the Street Cleaning OrdinanceData protection
The identification system using a card or mobile application is intended for service management and improving recycling.
The Town Council will publish full information about:
Data controller
Legal basis
Retention period
Rights and how to exercise them
The entire system will comply with the General Data Protection Regulation and current legislation on personal data protection.
Rebates and incentives
Pending approvalThe Town Council plans to implement an incentive system to encourage correct waste sorting and move towards a fairer fee.
When this system is approved, clear information will be provided on:
Which behaviors are rewarded (for example, use of the organic waste bin)
What percentage or discount amount applies
How the rebate is calculated and when it is reviewed
How it can be checked or requested
Residents will be informed when the ordinance regulating these rebates is approved.
Contact
If you have any questions, you can contact us: