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Pals Reduces Rejection Waste by 30% with Door-to-Door Collection

Initial June data shows an increase in selective collection and positive assessment from the Town Council and residents.

Comparative image of door-to-door selective collection bins and traditional bins.
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Comparative image of door-to-door selective collection bins and traditional bins.

The new door-to-door collection system implemented in Pals has achieved a 30% reduction in rejection waste during its first full month of operation, according to June data.

The initial data from Pals' new door-to-door collection system, corresponding to June, indicates an approximate 30% reduction in rejection waste compared to the same period last year. This change has also boosted the selective collection of paper, cardboard, and packaging.
The Pals Town Council has positively assessed these early results, highlighting the good response from residents and local businesses. The system, which began a progressive implementation in mid-May, coexisted with traditional bins for the first two weeks to facilitate user adaptation and allow the council to adjust collection frequencies and resolve issues.
Currently, the door-to-door service operates in the town center of Pals, Masos de Pals, Mas Tomasí, and scattered housing areas. Commercial establishments have had a differentiated collection service since mid-June.
The situation differs in the Pals beach area, which still uses the traditional bin system. This area, accounting for approximately 60% of the municipality's homes, generates about 70% of the total rejection waste. The remaining 30% comes from the rest of the municipality and campsites, where the new system is already in place. The Town Council plans to extend the door-to-door service to the beach area next summer.
Throughout the summer months, the Town Council is preparing for this expansion by distributing materials such as bins and access cards to beach residents, second home owners, commercial establishments, and tourist accommodations, including campsites.
The Town Council cautions that the initial results are not yet final, as data from the municipal waste collection point, which has seen an increase in contributions, and a portion of waste from campsites with specific compactors are yet to be incorporated. Their inclusion in July will alter the final balance of recycled fractions.
The council also emphasizes citizen participation, including businesses, accommodations, and campsites, considering it essential for consolidating the new system. The rollout will continue in the coming months, focusing on the beach area.

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