Barcelona removes waste containers around Sagrada Familia for papal visit

The city council is relocating waste bins until June 10 to ensure security during the official events.

Removal of waste containers in the vicinity of the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona.
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Removal of waste containers in the vicinity of the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona.

Barcelona City Council began the progressive removal of waste containers on several streets near the Sagrada Familia this Sunday, as part of security preparations for the visit of Pope Leo XIV.

The measure, which will remain in effect until Wednesday, June 10, affects the area between Còrsega, Provença, Sardenya, and Passeig de Gràcia streets. Additionally, containers located in the immediate vicinity of the temple, bounded by Sicília, Lepant, València, and Rosselló streets, have also been removed.
According to the council, the containers will be moved to nearby alternative locations to facilitate waste management during the restrictions. Specifically, units in the Rosselló area will be relocated to the corners of Provença and Còrsega, while those around the basilica will be moved to the Rosselló and València intersections.
Normal waste collection is expected to resume after 11:00 PM on Wednesday, June 10, once the scheduled official events conclude. Authorities have advised residents to use the temporarily designated collection points.