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Garbage piles up beside containers in Formentera

Garbage accumulates next to the containers in Formentera

Pilar Martinez

Modified: Tuesday, March 24 2026, 7.11am

The area of Environmental Management of the Consell de Formentera has warned about the accumulation of waste in places not intended for it. According to a press release from this department, the abandonment of bulky objects and pollutant material near the containers is generating a negative impact on the environment and a negative use of the excessive use of overtime of cleaning personnel, with the impact this has on public accounts.

Estos residuos deben llevarse al punto de reciclaje de Formentera | C.I.F.

These wastes must be taken to the recycling point of Formentera | C.I.F.

This proliferation of waste in the streets “not only damages the image of the island but also has direct consequences for the inhabitants as the deterioration of the environment“The garbage attracts insects and rodents, “as well as polluting the soil and the sea” and contribute to “loss of quality of life,” according to the statement.

From the Consell de Formentera point out that “it is time to become aware and change our habits” and ask citizens to use the free service for the collection of bulky household goods at home or take the waste to the recycling point of the island.

They also encourage people to separate waste correctly and report vandalism and uncivic acts.

For the full article, please visit Diario de Ibiza website here.