The Santa Eulària Town Council has approved an update in the garbage fee that implies an increase of 60% for five-star hotels and tourist homes, a measure in line with state regulations that require that the real cost of waste management is borne by citizens and businesses. This adjustment, approved in the municipal plenary, seeks to adapt the rates according to the waste generation capacity of each sector and reduce the impact on local commerce and small establishments. Jordi Grivé, Councilor for Cleaning and Environment, explained that this increase responds to Law 7/2022 on Waste and Contaminated Soils, which imposes on municipalities the obligation to cover the cost of waste collection services in a non-deficit manner. With this change, dwellings of up to 150 square meters will see their rate rise from 125 euros per year (34 cents per day) to 190 euros (52 cents per day), while large generators, such as luxury hotels and tourist rentals, will assume a proportionally larger increase. To lighten the burden on residents, the council has decided to maintain and extend the bonuses to those who demonstrate a commitment to recycling. Among the measures implemented, a 5% reduction in the rate will be offered to those citizens who demonstrate regular use of the Punto Limpio, thus encouraging waste separation and sustainability on the island.
Approval of budgets
In addition to the adjustment in the garbage rate, the plenary of Santa Eulària also approved the budgets for next year, with a significant increase in the item for environmental protection, which will reach 13.7 million euros, and a reinforcement in public safety services, with more than 7 million euros aimed at improving the endowment of police and firefighters. In the social area, Santa Eulària stands out with a social expenditure per inhabitant higher than the national average, reflecting the commitment of the City Council to the welfare of its citizens.
