Correct waste management in the municipality of municipality of Ibiza is not only a matter of civility, but also to avoid significant penalties that can reach 2,000 euros. Knowing the schedules, respecting the clean points and knowing what to do with bulky waste are key to avoid legal problems. Ibiza’ s municipal waste regulations establish a series of clear rules to ensure cleanliness and respect for the environment. However, ignorance or non-compliance with these rules can generate severe economic consequences. Below, we review the most important points of the current ordinance.
Timetables for taking out the garbage in Ibiza
The Ibiza Town Hall has stipulated specific times for taking out the garbage, designed to ensure efficient collection and minimize inconvenience to citizens. According to the Municipal Waste Ordinance 2023, waste must be deposited in the containers between 20:00 and 23:00 hours, making sure they are properly closed and without leaving bags outside the container. This measure seeks to avoid bad odors and the accumulation of waste on the public streets during the day. Outside these hours, depositing garbage is prohibited and may result in a fine. The ordinance specifies that failure to comply with this rule may result in fines ranging from 300 to 2,000 euros, depending on the seriousness of the infraction.
Fines
Penalties are clearly defined in the ordinance and seek to ensure compliance with the regulations. Some of the most relevant fines are:
- Leaving waste outside the container: Up to 2,000 euros.
- Taking out the garbage outside the allowed hours: Fines of up to 600 euros.
- Misuse of specific containers (such as glass or paper): Up to 1,500 euros.
- Abandoning furniture or bulky goods on the public highway without prior notice: Fines of up to 2,000 euros.
The City Council also stresses the importance of properly segregating waste to encourage recycling and prevent inorganic waste from contaminating other materials.
What are the clean points
The clean points are specific facilities where citizens can bring waste that should not be deposited in the usual containers. In Ibiza, these points are enabled to receive materials such as household appliances, paint residues or chemical products, used tires, non-recyclable glass (such as windows) and scrap metal or metal scraps. The waste deposited at the clean points is managed in a specialized manner, ensuring that it is recycled or disposed of safely. According to the ordinance, leaving this type of waste on public roads is strictly forbidden and can lead to severe penalties.
What to do with old furniture
One of the most common practices that violate the rules is to abandon furniture or appliances next to the containers. To avoid fines, the City Council of Ibiza has enabled a free service for the collection of bulky items. Citizens only have to call the phone number provided by the consistory or fill out a form on the official website to make an appointment for collection. The service guarantees the removal of objects such as sofas, mattresses, closets and large household appliances, which otherwise could not be properly managed. The ordinance stresses that abandoning these objects on public roads is punishable by fines of up to 2,000 euros.
The importance of complying with regulations
Proper waste management not only avoids penalties, but also contributes to maintaining a clean and sustainable environment. Local authorities have repeatedly reminded us that the rules are designed to protect the environment and improve the quality of life of citizens. Respecting schedules, making use of clean points and coordinating the collection of bulky waste are simple steps that can make a big difference for the municipality and its residents.
