The public company Sermugran presents two new vehicles for the brown bin, with an investment of 568,000 euros from European Next Generation funds.
Granadilla de Abona has taken a strong step towards sustainability with the addition of two new trucks for the separate collection of organic waste. The public company Sermugran has invested 568,000 euros in these vehicles, fully funded by European Next Generation funds, with the aim of improving the service of the brown bin and promoting source separation.
Two vehicles adapted to service needs
The new trucks, with capacities of 18 tonnes and 7.5 tonnes, are designed to optimise the logistics of selective collection. According to the Town Hall, this acquisition will allow for a more efficient service across all population centres in the municipality, where the brown bin has been in place since 2020.
The mayor, José Domingo Regalado, highlighted that "responsible waste management is one of the great challenges for administrations" and that these investments "directly impact the quality of life of citizens and the protection of the environment." For his part, the president of Sermugran, Marcos Antonio Rodríguez, emphasised that around 40 tonnes of organic matter are collected each month, a figure that continues to grow.
Economic savings and regulatory compliance
The separation of organic waste not only benefits the environment but also results in economic savings. Rodríguez explained that for every tonne of organic waste collected separately, 92 euros are saved in treatment costs. Additionally, the legal recycling targets established by current regulations are met.
Organic matter accounts for approximately 40% of household waste, making its proper management key to reducing environmental impact. The composting process transforms this waste into natural fertiliser, improving soil fertility and reducing the need for chemical fertilisers.
Keys to the correct use of the brown bin
The Town Hall reminds that the brown bin should contain fruit and vegetable scraps, meat and fish, shellfish shells, eggs, nuts, cooked food leftovers, used kitchen paper, coffee grounds and tea bags, cork stoppers, matches, and plant remains. Neighbourhood cooperation is essential for the system to function correctly.
"The cooperation of neighbours is fundamental," insisted Regalado, who encouraged the population to correctly separate organic waste to "reduce costs and allocate more resources to other municipal services."
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