Green milestone

Betty

Henderson

ELCHE is poised to open its flagship ‘Ecoparque’ waste recycling centre on Monday, April 3. The state ­ of ­ the ­ art Ecoparque is the most modern of its kind in the Valencia region, boasting a Category D rating which is the highest rating in the regional government’s waste plan.

City mayor Carlos González visited the site on Wednesday, March 15 to check out progress before it officially opens next month.

González described the recycling centre as a “crit­ ical part” of the city’s waste management services, saying it will signifi­ cantly improve performance in the department.

The mayor has high hopes for the facility, aiming to boost annual recycling from 500 to 1,200 tonnes. Covering a vast area of 3,600 metres squared and with a budget of €540,000, the Ecoparque has a much greater capacity than its predecessor, with an additional 1,200 metres squared of space. The recycling centre will have 45 waste containers, 13 of which will be for large pieces of waste.

Elche’s new Ecoparque is the latest addition in a string of green initiatives, and it promises to transform waste management in the city.