In Koukaki, the expansion of the brown bin network for organic waste of the municipality of Athens
The municipality of Athens is gradually expanding the network of brown bins for organic waste to cover all municipal communities, starting with the first community that received free distribution of bins to residents in Koukaki.
ESA asks Norway to meet waste collection and recycling targets
The ESA has criticized Norway for failing to meet key waste collection and recycling targets, revealing a shortfall in the recycling of municipal waste.
H. Doukas: We continue at full speed, so that the brown bin reaches every neighborhood in Athens
The expansion of brown bins in Athens is progressing, with a recent distribution event taking place in the 1st Municipal Community.
100 Piles of Dog Waste in 100 Meters – Then Jim Stopped Counting: “So Disgusting”
A resident in Västerås, Sweden, found an alarming number of dog waste piles along public pathways, raising concerns about cleanliness and municipal responsibility.
Madagascar: in Antananarivo, waste piles up due to a strike by sanitation workers
In Antananarivo, Madagascar, a strike by municipal sanitation workers has resulted in accumulating waste in the streets, leading to public health concerns and affecting local businesses.
Change in IPTU of Campo Grande: new dates are announced and single payment is moved to April
The city of Campo Grande has announced new deadlines for the payment of the Urban Property Tax (IPTU) and related waste collection fees, with the single payment deadline set for April 10.
Energy from Waste in Cities. Green Power for Municipal Units
Polish cities are increasingly converting municipal waste into electrical and thermal energy, highlighting the importance of local energy production for urban infrastructure.
Piracicaba's Sanitation Plan foresees R$ 1.85 billion over 30 years; 59% goes to water supply and 1% to waste
The new Municipal Basic Sanitation Plan of Piracicaba forecasts R$ 1.85 billion in investments over 30 years, primarily for water supply and minimal funding for waste management.
Pequis, São Jorge, Monte Hebron and three more neighborhoods will have selective collection service in Uberlândia
The Municipal Department of Water and Sewage (Dmae) in Uberlândia, Brazil, is expanding its door-to-door selective waste collection service to six more neighborhoods starting March 18.
Politicians want to stop unnecessary work meetings: 'A waste of taxpayer money'
Umeå municipal politician Elmer Eriksson proposes implementing a cost for meetings to reduce wasteful spending of taxpayer money.
Councilors defend sustainability and environmental protection in Maceió
Council members in Maceió emphasize the importance of environmental sustainability and proper waste disposal during a municipal session.
City Hall expands garbage collection in the rural area of Petrolina; check routes
The Petrolina City Hall is expanding garbage collection routes in rural areas to improve service coverage and sanitary conditions starting March 2026.
Controversy over 'private consignment' of 530,000 tons of waste in the metropolitan area this year
This article discusses the controversy surrounding the consignment of municipal solid waste management in South Korea's metropolitan area, revealing over 530,000 tons handled by private companies since the ban on landfill began in January.
New garbage collection fee starts in Cabo Frio and changes calculations for residential and commercial properties
A new garbage collection fee has been implemented in Cabo Frio, Brazil, prompting discussions among residents regarding its calculation based on property type and estimated waste generation.
Praia Grande will build a new municipal transshipment station; see details
The city of Praia Grande, Brazil, is set to construct a new municipal transshipment station for solid waste management near the Padre Manoel da Nóbrega highway.
Justė Arlauskaitė-Jazzu – new troubles in court
Singer Justė Arlauskaitė-Jazzu is facing legal issues for failing to pay municipal waste collection fees for her property in Varėna, Lithuania.
The new garbage tax causes a historic 17.4% rise in waste collection costs
A new garbage tax in Spain has led to a historic 17.4% increase in waste collection costs, marking the largest annual rise on record as households are now required to pay the actual cost of waste management.
Private Incineration: Cost Disparities for Waste Handling in the Metropolitan Area Reach Threefold
A new analysis reveals significant disparities in contract costs for private waste incineration among municipalities in South Korea's metropolitan area, leading to potential financial strain on local governments.
Deputy Mayor: Waste collection in Tallinn will increase by 75 percent
Tallinn's Deputy Mayor Kristjan Järvan announced that residents will likely face a 75% increase in waste collection fees starting this summer due to rising costs in waste management.
The planned heating plant in Žďár will also burn municipal waste from Jihlava
The article discusses a new heating plant in Žďár that will utilize municipal waste from the nearby city of Jihlava.
We asked Holding how many blue bags are being bought, look at the numbers! 'The model was not designed for sales targets'
The article discusses the implementation of the waste disposal model requiring mixed municipal waste to be placed only in blue bags, initiated in October 2022, and notes how initial demand has shifted over time.
Municipal Elections in Paris: "We never do things perfectly," Emmanuel Grégoire acknowledges "failures" on cleanliness
Socialist candidate Emmanuel Grégoire admits to "failures" in cleanliness during the Paris municipal elections and criticizes proposals for privatizing waste collection made by other candidates.