Tarragona removes over 200 graffiti tags in three months with new cleaning brigade

The city council invests 51,000 euros annually in a specialized service that has identified 519 tags.

Generic image of a high-pressure steam machine cleaning an urban wall.
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Generic image of a high-pressure steam machine cleaning an urban wall.

The Tarragona City Council has successfully removed 202 graffiti tags from public spaces during the first three months of its new specialized brigade, which has already identified over 500 illegal paintings.

The city's new street cleaning contract includes a specific team dedicated to removing graffiti, posters, and stickers. Operated by Urbaser SA, the service has an annual cost of 51,656.22 euros and targets municipal buildings, street furniture, and heritage sites.
Inspectors from the Public Cleaning department have cataloged 519 tags so far. While 181 were found on municipal elements like benches and bins, 213 were located on private facades. The goal is to clear this initial inventory within the first six months of the contract.
Private property owners can request the service by submitting a formal authorization to the council. The brigade uses high-pressure steam cleaners and sandblasting systems, operating Monday through Friday to maintain the city's appearance.