The selective collection of textiles, biowaste and used oil will reach 14 districts of Lorca

The separate collection of biowaste, textiles and used oil has received a financial injection of 492,000 euros for the installation of specific containers in 14 districts, including Almendricos, Ramonete, Purias, La Hoya, Marchena and Torrecilla. The Minister of the Environment, Juan María Vázquez, said yesterday in Lorca that the municipality is one of the 17 in the Region that will participate in the distribution of 6.8 million euros of 'Next Generation' European funds within the Support Plan to the Implementation of Waste Regulations.

In addition to the installation of these containers in rural areas, part of these funds will finance the acquisition of the first 100% electric collection vehicle with a capacity of 25 cubic meters, the amount of which is more than 600,000 euros. It will have a side loading system managed from the driving cabin.

The project also includes the implementation of a training, information and awareness plan for citizens about the importance of waste recycling. The mayor, Fulgencio Gil, said that awareness campaigns will be launched “intensively” to reach the maximum population possible.