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L'Alfàs increases fines for uncontrolled dumping up to 3,001 euros

 

The City Council of l'Alfàs del Pi increases the penalties for depositing rubbish, debris, pruning remains and other items in an uncontrolled manner, on public roads and throughout the municipal area, with fines of up to 3,001 euros.

“Last week the Local Police opened 9 sanctioning proceedings of 300 euros for the minor, and 1,800 for the major,” reported the Government Spokesperson Councillor Toni Such, “and in all cases it has been possible to act thanks to the collaboration of citizens, to individuals who have sent us photos reporting the uncivil acts.”

The City Council has taken the measure of increasing the fines for non-compliance with the Municipal Ordinance, penalising uncontrolled dumping with up to 3,001 euros, “to see if this way they think twice before throwing rubbish wherever and whenever they want”, explains Such. The Technical Services, Cleaning, Environment and Citizen Security departments are monitoring this practice, which is as disrespectful as it is inexplicable, adds the Alfasino councillor, “especially when we have two clean points, home collection services for belongings, even a mobile recycling service every Friday at the market”.

At the same time, with the increase in fines for uncontrolled dumping, we want to highlight the seriousness of the events, denounce those companies and individuals who break the law, creating a problem for public health and the city's image. Toni Such has thanked the supportive and committed reaction of those residents who have sent us photos denouncing specific dumping's, which has allowed us to act and file 9 sanctioning proceedings”, a circumstance that he has taken advantage of to thank and request once again the help and collaboration of citizens, “so that they send us photos and videos when they see someone disposing of waste where it is not appropriate”.

L'Alfàs del Pi has two Clean Points for recycling responsibly

There are two recycling centres, one in l'Albir and another in the urban centre of l'Alfàs, on the streets of Tauró and Reino Unido, where it is possible to correctly manage the removal of household waste that cannot be deposited in rubbish bins, such as rubble, household goods, pruning remains or electronic devices. Specifically, the recycling centres accept paper and cardboard, glass, packaging, batteries, electrical and household appliances, oils, aerosols, x-rays, fluorescent lights, rubble from small domestic works, household goods, scrap metal and plant remains. In short, all those wastes that cannot be thrown into the containers found on the street.

The opening hours of the Punto Limpio on Reino Unido Street are from Monday to Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. As for l'Albir, the Punto Limpio on Tauró Street is open from Monday to Friday, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and also on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Anyone residing in l'Alfàs del Pi can use these spaces free of charge. Only waste generated by individuals is accepted and you must be registered in the municipality. In addition, you must present your ID when you go to deposit the waste.

The company that is the concessionaire of the waste collection service (SAV) makes available to citizens a free telephone number - 900.102.952 - which they can call to clarify doubts, request information about the nearest recycling point and also make appointments for the recycling of large and bulky items.