These are the new garbage collection hours in Guayaquil due to the curfew
In Guayaquil, the garbage collection service has adjusted its hours temporarily in response to a curfew, now operating from 07:00 to 20:00.
In Holubice, water from the water supply is still not drinkable, waiting for complete analysis
Residents of Holubice are unable to drink water from the municipal supply as they await a comprehensive analysis of water quality.
Jacareí City Hall extends IPTU payment deadline to April 23 after delays and queues
Jacareí City Hall has extended the deadline for IPTU payments to April 23, 2026, following delays in the delivery of payment slips.
For the removal of autumn leaves, some places in Riga will still have to pay in winter; “Riga House Manager” is calling for changes to municipal regulations
A Riga resident has raised concerns about being charged for leaf removal services in January for leaves collected months earlier, prompting discussions about municipal practices.
‘Water Squad’ Starts in Cuajimalpa to Ensure Water Supply in Dry Season
The mayor of Cuajimalpa has launched the 'Water Squad' initiative to ensure access to potable water during the dry season.
Former officials of 'Jelgava Municipal Services' suspected of abusing their official position
The Corruption Prevention and Combatting Bureau in Latvia is investigating former officials of Jelgava Municipal Services for suspected abuse of office for personal gain.
The Flip Side of the Reduction of Social and Health Services – Pihtipudas and Other Small Municipalities Attract Private Medical Companies
The withdrawal of public social and health services in Central Finland has sparked interest from private healthcare companies in small municipalities like Pihtipudas.
Truck knocks down pole and closes street in Parque São Caetano, Campos
A truck knocked down a lamp post in Parque São Caetano, closing off the street for repairs, but residents were not affected.
Industrial Fire in Raufoss – the municipality has set up crisis management
A significant industrial fire at Raufoss Technology prompted Vestre Toten municipality to activate crisis management, affecting traffic but maintaining normal municipal services.
Strong rain falls in northern and northwestern sectors of Guayaquil
Strong rains hit the northwestern part of Guayaquil, leading to significant water accumulation and traffic disruptions.
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.
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.
Definitive garbage collection bidding in Teresina after 14 years; R$ 480 million tender expected in March
Teresina will hold a definitive bidding process for garbage collection for the first time in 14 years, with a new tender set for release in March 2023, estimated at R$ 480 million for two years.
PHOTO ⟩ "A Lesson for Future Winters." How Einārs Survived the Freeze, Living on a Boat in Jelgava
A man living on a boat in Jelgava faced challenges this winter due to harsh weather conditions and inadequate municipal services.
Jacareí City Hall launches Jaque, an intelligent virtual assistant via WhatsApp
The Jacareí City Hall has introduced 'Jaque', a virtual assistant that allows citizens to access municipal services and information via WhatsApp.
Local Critical Systems Under Cyber Threat: How to Secure Municipal Services?
Local government entities in Poland are facing increasing risks of cyberattacks that target not only administrative data but also the infrastructure managing municipal services.
Protest for the change in the neighborhood 'Cuarta Transformación': Residents reject the name and demand drainage to be addressed
Residents in Tultitlán protested against the planned renaming of their neighborhood to 'Cuarta Transformación', emphasizing the need for basic services like drainage and water first.
Calgary water restrictions for feeder main repairs to return in March
Calgary city officials have announced new water restrictions starting March 9 due to necessary repairs on the Bearspaw South Feeder Main.
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.
Ontario moving ahead with public corporations to fund wastewater
The Ontario government is advancing plans to establish public corporations for building water and sewage infrastructure to address escalating costs faced by developers and municipalities.
Municipalities admit losing the battle against winter: unable to clear icy sidewalks
Municipal officials in Lithuania acknowledge struggles in managing icy sidewalks amid recent weather changes, prompting discussions on enhancing cleaning operations next year.
What is the sustainable way of local government operations in the face of population decline? The government begins discussions.
The Japanese government has initiated discussions on sustainable local government operations amid ongoing population decline, focusing on reshaping and integrating municipal services to counter labor shortages.
Oslo removes vital service. Who will take responsibility when the first drowning occurs?
Oslo's decision to cut back on lifesaving beach services raises concerns about public safety as local beaches will lack adequate supervision this summer.
Suzano announces new garbage collection schedule
The city of Suzano has revealed a new garbage collection schedule following a recent strike by workers due to unpaid wages.
South Africa: Durban Student Creates App to Map SA's Municipal Service Failures - and the Fixes
A Durban student has developed the CityMenderSA app to track and report on municipal service failures in South Africa.
See what opens and what closes during carnival in the central-west of São Paulo
The city of Bauru outlines the schedule for municipal services during the carnival holiday, detailing closures and modifications for health services, administrative offices, and municipal parks.
Snow Chaos in Haugalandet: - Challenging Conditions
Heavy snow in Haugalandet, Norway, has led to difficult driving conditions and service delays, prompting officials to urge patience and caution.
Check what opens and what closes during Carnival in Montes Claros
The city of Montes Claros has declared a holiday for municipal offices during Carnival, affecting their operating hours for the festivities.
Riga City Council promises street cleaning all day
The Riga City Council announced that street and sidewalk cleaning will continue throughout the day with 112 units of machinery involved due to ongoing snowfall.
Cities report on street conditions: some areas are extremely dangerous
Local authorities in Vilnius warn residents of dangerous icy conditions on the streets due to recent weather changes.
A march took place in downtown Quito opposing a proposed law
A peaceful march in Quito protested against a proposed law reforming the budget allocation for municipal spending in Ecuador.
Residents of the central region of Suzano complain about the lack of garbage collection
Residents in the central area of Suzano express frustration over the delayed garbage collection services.
Kajaani tests robot that can perform snow removal, lawn mowing, and leaf blowing as the first municipality
Kajaani is the first municipality in Finland to test a mobile robot capable of handling snow removal, lawn mowing, and leaf blowing, operated remotely via a smartphone or game controller.
Money Spent on War. Russia Experiences a Municipal Services 'Apocalypse'
In 2026, budget allocations for Russia's aggressive war against Ukraine lead to severe municipal infrastructure failures caused by neglect and aging systems.
The regularization announced by Sánchez is already collapsing consulates and municipal registries: "It is unmanageable"
Pedro Sánchez's government announcement of extraordinary regularization for over half a million immigrants is causing significant strain on consulates and municipal services.
VIDEO There is always worse. A municipal worker in Serbia has sparked outrage. Watch how he decided to clear the snow
In Serbia, parts of the country are still struggling with ice and snow following heavy snowfall, leading to outrage over a municipal worker's snow-clearing methods amid declared emergencies in 11 municipalities.
VIDEO Big Problems in Sarajevo Due to Snow and Freezing Rain
Recent snowfall and freezing rain in Sarajevo have caused significant issues for citizens and municipal services, with icy streets hindering pedestrian movement and public transportation.
The Trumpeters Have Arrived in Dubrovnik, They Were Chased Away by Municipal Services
Trumpeters, particularly from the Roma community, were recently active in Dubrovnik during the Christmas holidays, but were chased away by local authorities following complaints.