Mijas Town Hall is starting a campaign to encourage residents to recycle more household waste in a bid to save over 2 million euros a year of Town Hall funds. The new Mayor, Ángel Nozal, who has made it a mission to cut municipal costs, confirms that by separating waste and depositing it correctly in the various recycling containers located throughout the municipality, the Town Hall could save considerable sum when the waste is treated.

Currently rubbish produced in Mijas is taken to a plant in the Entrerríos area which charges the local administration per tonne of waste that is treated. However, by separating the organic waste from glass, paper and plastics, the costs would be reduced.

In addition to the advantages for the environment and municipal coffers, the Town Hall says the campaign will be run by the long-term unemployed and young people who are looking for work.

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