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Date Published: 26/03/2024

San Javier cracks down on illegal dumping

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Offenders in San Javier could be fined up to 1,500 euros

San Javier cracks down on illegal dumping

In response to the growing problem of illegal dumping in public spaces, the San Javier Town Hall has launched an intensified surveillance campaign to crack down on law breakers. According to Councillor for Public Services, María Dolores Ruiz, the campaign has already resulted in several complaints with financial sanctions issued by the Local Police.

Ruiz spoke out against the "uncivil and illegal behaviour" of individuals and companies who continue to dispose of debris, personal belongings, garden prunings and other waste in public areas, posing serious challenges to both cleanliness and public health. She highlighted the particularly problematic area of Calle Sierra de las Salinas in the Los Urreas industrial estate, where tonnes of rubbish been illegally dumped, prompting a massive cleanup effort.

It’s also expensive, and the council has had to call in reinforcements at an additional cost of 40,000 euros to the municipal coffers.

The councillor reminded companies of their legal obligation to dispose of waste properly, and private households were also urged to take responsibility for their waste management. Ms Ruiz pointed out that there are plenty of facilities available, including two municipal ecoparks, a mobile ecopark and a home collection service for large items. Pruning containers are also provided on public roads for residents' convenience.

In a bid to tackle the problem, the Local Police have implemented a permanent surveillance campaign, using overhead drones to monitor high-risk areas and hours, and several offenders have already been caught in the act and fined.

The Local Police Chief, José Tomás García, confirmed that three complaints have been filed thus far, resulting in sanctions ranging from 300 to 15,000 euros. One of the offending companies hails from a nearby municipality.

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