Waste recycling data in Piera has reached historic levels. For the first time since 2008, the municipality has produced less than 430 tons of residual waste, the portion that ends up in landfill. Recycling of Organic and Packaging fractions continues to increase monthly, leading to a September recycling rate above 38%, significantly higher than the typical 10%-12% rate before the model change. The amount of bulky waste, such as furniture and appliances, sent to landfill has also decreased.
This improvement in recycling has resulted in lower landfill costs for the City Council, despite the price per ton increase set by the Generalitat. It has also led to increased revenue from the sale of recyclable materials like cardboard and glass, and from canon returns.
To further boost the recycling rate, the council is promoting the campaign "Let's do it right. Every waste in its place," aimed at raising public awareness about illegal dumping and waste separation, issues previously seen in neighborhoods due to uncivil conduct. Additionally, starting in November, the number of used clothing containers will be increased by four new units, with more frequent collections to improve reuse.
“"Undoubtedly, the success of this recycling increase is due to the residents, who have become involved in improving waste separation."
The Environmental Councillor, Àngel Sabaté, thanked the citizens of Piera for their involvement. He urged for this positive habit to be maintained and consolidated, noting that while the 38% rate is still below the Catalan average (around 47%), it shows a positive trend towards improvement. The City Council encourages neighborhood associations and citizens to propose initiatives to further enhance the situation, emphasizing that keeping the town clean is a collective effort impacting the environment and coexistence.
