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The PLR outlines 23 initiatives designed to overhaul Orihuela’s waste management system.

A Six-Year Strategy to Revolutionize Waste Management in Orihuela

Staff Reporter - 11/01/2025

The study found that air pollutants tied to road traffic, such as nitrogen oxide and PM10 and PM5 particles, generally remain within acceptable limits throughout the year.

Torrevieja in no hurry to implement the Low Emission Zone

In recent months, there has been a significant increase in fly tipping, particularly in coastal areas and scattered rural districts.

Orihuela Launches Coordinated Campaign Against Fly Tipping

Amendments from opposition parties, including discounts for vulnerable groups and large families, were rejected.

Controversy as Torrevieja Approves Waste Tax Increase

The Alicante Provincial Council will conduct an asbestos census across 92 municipalities in the province with populations under 20,000.

Over 90 Municipalities in Alicante to Undergo Asbestos Inspections

In the aftermath of the devastating DANA floods, the Valencian Community is embarking on a massive operation to remove over 120,000 flood-damaged vehicles.

120,000 flood damaged vehicles to be removed following DANA

Staff Reporter - 25/11/2024 0

Twenty-five days after the devastating floods that ravaged southern Valencia on October 29th, a remarkable display of community resilience continues to unfold.

Unwavering Volunteer Spirit Persists in Flood-Ravaged Valencia

Staff Reporter - 24/11/2024 0

The area is only meant for cars and lacks the necessary services for the thirty or so caravans that gather there during high season.

Zenia Boulevard Car Park overwhelmed by Camper Vans

Staff Reporter - 20/11/2024 0

Door to door rubbish collection in Daya Vieja offers better value

Door to door rubbish collection in Daya Vieja offers better value

Staff Reporter - 15/11/2024 0

Pilar de la Horadada is increasing its garbage tax to comply with new state and European regulations.

Pilar garbage rate will increase more on the coast

Staff Reporter - 13/11/2024 0

It is hoped that the eco park will alleviate the long-standing problem of recurrent abandonment of belongings and prunings in the streets

Green light to transfer of two plots for Orihuela eco-parks

Kevin Reardon - 09/11/2024 0

The serious irregularities observed by the Seprona in the business in which it found 15 vehicles in repair amount to 300,000 euros in fines

Seprona Civil Guard locates illegal vehicle workshop in Rojales

Kevin Reardon - 08/11/2024 0

Orihuela Businesses Face Significant Garbage Tax Increase

Orihuela Businesses Face Significant Garbage Tax Increase

Staff Reporter - 29/10/2024 0

A Polish fugitive is hunted down in Torrevieja Car Park

Kevin Reardon - 28/10/2024 0

Pedestrian hospitalised after bed frame thrown from balcony

Pedestrian hospitalised after bed frame thrown from balcony

Kevin Reardon - 21/10/2024 0

Pepe Vegara, the Mayor of Orihuela, has dismissed the Ombudsman’s request to fully reinstate opposition groups’ access to municipal documentation.

PP and PSOE go behind Vox’s back in Orihuela to adjust...

Staff Reporter - 17/10/2024 0

Among those acquitted was the former mayor of Orihuela, Mónica Lorente

Former Orihuela Mayor, Monica Lorente, acquitted in Brugal Case

Kevin Reardon - 16/10/2024 0

‘Tap’ versus ‘bottled’ water

‘Tap’ versus ‘bottled’ water

Staff Reporter - 15/10/2024 0

Environment removes another 7,000kg of waste in Orihuela Costa

Environment removes another 7,000kg of waste from Orihuela Costa

Staff Reporter - 15/10/2024 0

Orihuela to Implement Steep Garbage Tax Increase

Orihuela to Implement Steep Garbage Tax Increase

Staff Reporter - 15/10/2024 0

Collapse of Rubbish collection service in Orihuela Costa

Orihuela confirms the increase in the garbage tax and the Local...

Staff Reporter - 08/10/2024 0

400,000 euros eliminate Torrevieja’s old underground containers

400,000 euros eliminate Torrevieja’s old underground containers

Staff Reporter - 07/10/2024 0

Torrevieja ecopark

Green light for the transfer of the Torrevieja ecopark

Staff Reporter - 06/10/2024 0

Palm tree sculptures sold for scrap

Orihuela’s rare 250,000 euro sculptures that ended up in a local...

Staff Reporter - 04/10/2024 0

Compromís, El Campello call increases in waste collection tax "Unfair and barbaric"

Compromís, El Campello call increases in waste collection tax “Unfair and...

Staff Reporter - 04/10/2024 0

Some Orihuela Costa households to see waste rate treble in 2025

Staff Reporter - 25/09/2024 0

Orihuela Begins Cleaning Up Illegal Waste Dumps

Staff Reporter - 24/09/2024 0

Orihuela Invests in New Waste Collection Machinery

Staff Reporter - 24/09/2024 0

Waste Collection Bill Expected to Quadruple

Mark Nolan - 17/09/2024 0

Controversial Biowaste Plant finally cancelled in Los Montesinos

Staff Reporter - 10/09/2024 0

50% shortfall in Municipal contract as residents spend their own money...

Staff Reporter - 07/09/2024 0

Tender to eliminate dumped waste across Orihuela Costa

Staff Reporter - 05/09/2024 0

New Torrevieja Cleaning Ordinance to invoke penalties of up to 500,000...

Staff Reporter - 14/08/2024 0

Los Montesinos withdraws from hosting the biowaste plant

Staff Reporter - 12/08/2024 0

Illegal landfill growing in the Puente Alto industrial estate in Orihuela

Staff Reporter - 07/08/2024 0

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