Discontent in the Decentralized Municipal Entity of Valldoreix has erupted following the implementation of a new waste management system that includes user-identified containers. Residents claim the measure was adopted without prior consultation, ignoring the strong civic identity and culture rooted in the town.
This opposition has garnered support from local political figures. The VOX councilor, Juan Pich-Aguilera, is leading the collection of support to oppose the model, which he considers imposed “by decree” and without understanding the needs of the community.
The problem is a way of governing that confuses sustainability with dogmatism, and modernization with imposition.
Critics point out that the new dynamics will create “obstacles and inconvenience” for the elderly and people with reduced mobility. Furthermore, they warn that similar models implemented in other cities have failed, leading to bags being left next to containers and waste being scattered by animals such as wild boars and rodents.
This revolt coincides with the introduction of a new waste management “super-tax,” added to existing taxes, increasing resident frustration. Opponents of the Sant Cugat City Council plan demand that any changes in waste management be based on “common sense, dialogue, and consensus,” rather than following ideological guidelines such as the Agenda 2030.
