The Plenary of the Sant Josep Town Council has approved the extension of the contract for waste collection, street cleaning and coastal cleaning, which will be in force until April 2025. This agreement includes substantial improvements to optimize services and meet the specific needs of the municipality, as reported by the corporation in the ordinary session of December.One of the main modifications to the contract is the reinforcement of selective household collection, which will increase its frequency during the mid and high seasons. This measure seeks to avoid the saturation of containers in areas with high activity, especially in tourist spots such as Platges de Comte, Cala Bassa and Cala Vedella, where the collection of organic fraction will also be introduced. In addition, specific rental vehicles will be added for these tasks, improving flexibility and adapting to the most appropriate schedules. The waste management system will be modernized with the implementation of weighing in organic waste and reject containers. This will make it possible to obtain detailed data on the quantities generated and will facilitate future policies based on the “pay-as-you-throw” principle. In addition, one of the oldest vehicles in the fleet will be replaced by a new 3.5-ton truck for bulky waste collection, which promises an improvement in the large waste collection service.
Street cleaning will also undergo significant changes. Five new electric vehicles will replace the current motorized tricycles, providing greater safety and reducing environmental impact. In addition, the use of high-pressure steam equipment will be increased for cleaning pedestrian areas, an efficient method that uses less water and makes it possible to cover spaces that cannot be covered with traditional sweepers. On the beaches, the City Council will implement a finer mesh in the sweepers to collect small debris that currently goes unnoticed. These intensive cleanings will be carried out at the beginning and end of the tourist season, guaranteeing the quality of the coastal areas.
Animal welfare: new fees and increased accessibility
In terms of animal welfare, the Plenary has approved a 90% reduction in adoption fees for those animals that have been in the municipal centers for more than a year. From now on, adopting a cat will cost 5 euros, while other animals will be priced at 40 euros. According to the councilor for the Environment, Felicia Bocú, this measure aims to encourage adoptions and ensure equal conditions for all animals, regardless of the center of origin.
Updating of nursery schools
On the other hand, the modification of the internal regulations of the nursery schools of Cala de Bou and Es Vedranell has been approved. The councilor of Education, María José Ríos, stressed that these changes are necessary to adapt to current legal regulations and ensure a more equitable and quality service for families in the municipality.
Commitment to sustainability and order
The Plenary also approved the installation of surveillance cameras to control uncontrolled dumping and the adhesion to the “Zero Food Waste” project to reduce food waste. These initiatives are part of a comprehensive plan that seeks to improve waste management and promote a more sustainable environment in Sant Josep.
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