Small Green Spot at Tria Gefyria in operation from today
CORFU. People can now drop off recyclable materials that have already been separated at source.
(Central Corfu Municipality) The Central Corfu and Diapontia Islands Municipal Small Green Spot has now officially opened its gates, at Tria Gefyria (Eptanisou Street), in the presence of Mayor Stefanos Poulimenos and the Ionian Islands Regional Governor, Yiannis Trepeklis.
The operation of the Small Green Spot is an important step toward strengthening the circular economy and the proper management of waste on the island. Members of the public can now drop off recyclable materials already separated at the source, significantly contributing to reducing the volume of waste that ends up in landfills.
Operating Hours
The Green Spot will operate Monday to Saturday, 08:30–15:00 (excluding holidays). To ensure the smooth functioning of the facility and better service for the public, staff from the Cleaning Service will be present on-site, while municipal councillor Takis Theotokis has been appointed as the person responsible.
At the same time, the possibility of extending operating hours into the evening is being considered, depending on needs.
Recycling Streams
The facility is equipped with an organised infrastructure for all major recycling streams, specifically:
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Glass
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Plastic
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Paper
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Aluminium
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Plastic caps
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Styrofoam
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Toner – Ink cartridges
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Electronic and electrical equipment
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Batteries
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Light bulbs
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Clothing items
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Used cooking oil
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Mattresses (up to 1–2 per person)
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Small furniture (chairs, armchairs, small tables – up to 1–2 items per person)
Reuse
The site will also include a special container where people can bring clothes for young children, books, bags, and toys. Items that are in good and clean condition will be made available free of charge to families and individuals in need, as part of promoting social solidarity and a culture of reuse.
