San Bartolomé Ayuntamiento has issued fines to sixteen individuals following a targeted crackdown on illegal waste dumping across the municipality.
Over recent months, local authorities have intensified surveillance operations, resulting in the detection of numerous offences involving the abandonment of household items, general waste, and construction rubble in public spaces and unauthorised locations.
The mayor of San Bartolomé, Isidro Pérez, emphasised the importance of shared civic duty in maintaining the municipality. “Keeping our municipality clean is our priority but it is also a collective responsibility,” he said. “San Bartolomé is a place that we neighbours take care of every day, and we cannot allow uncivil behaviour to damage our public spaces or our landscape. Cleanliness and respect for the municipality are non-negotiable.”
So far this year, a total of sixteen people have been penalised, with fines ranging from €54 to €1,200 depending on the severity of the infringement. The majority of cases involved the improper disposal of household goods and waste, though authorities also uncovered instances where piles of construction rubble had been left on public roads.
Several of those fined do not reside in San Bartolomé, underlining the ongoing necessity for rigorous monitoring to deter such conduct.
Mayor Pérez also expressed gratitude towards the municipal teams responsible for upholding environmental standards. “I am grateful for the work of the Environment and Public Services staff, as well as the work carried out by the Local Police and its officers, whose monitoring tasks have been key to detecting these infringements and processing the corresponding penalty proceedings,” he added.
To assist residents in disposing of waste responsibly, San Bartolomé Ayuntamiento operates a free door-to-door collection service for household items. Residents can arrange a collection by calling the toll-free number 928 819 473.
For other types of waste, such as rubble and construction materials, the public is reminded to make use of the recycling centres located across Lanzarote.
