Mijas has launched an ambitious plan to progressively renew a total of 1,500 recycling containers for paper and light packaging by next April. This measure, driven by the ‘Mancomunidad de Municipios de la Costa del Sol Occidental’ (Association of Municipalities of the Western Costa del Sol) in collaboration with the Town Hall, will entail a comprehensive modernisation of the selective collection system, aiming to facilitate separation at source, improve service efficiency and strengthen the municipality’s commitment to environmental care. The mayoress of Mijas, Ana Mata (PP), expressed her gratitude to the Association for its direct involvement in this project and stressed that “the containers are being renewed and modernised as part of a firm commitment to the environment and compliance with current regulations”. She explained that “an initial batch has already arrived” and that the municipality will receive “around 1,500, for the collection of light packaging and paper”.
She also highlighted the awareness-raising work carried out by the Cleanliness Department and pointed out that “although we are already above the national average in recycling, we must continue to surpass our targets”.

- Los nuevos contenedores se están distribuyendo en todos los núcleos urbanos.
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The president of the Association of Municipalities of the Western Costa del Sol, Manuel Cardeña, pointed out that “with 26% for light packaging compared to 21% nationally and 22% for paper/cardboard, Mijas exceeds both the national and Andalusian averages and, given its commitment and pace of work, I would not be surprised if it soon becomes one of the municipalities that recycles the most in Spain”.
The councillor for Street Cleaning, Eloy Belmonte (Vox), detailed the improvements of the new model: “We are going to move from rear-loading containers to a faster, safer and more efficient side-loading system. Many residents may think there are fewer containers, but in reality each one has a larger capacity, so the service will be more orderly and efficient”. Belmonte also reminded that this advance is accompanied by ongoing awareness campaigns.
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