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Large number of refuse trucks out of action - rubbish piling up again
CORFU. The problems at the Municipal Cleansing Service remind one of the Hydra Monster and rubbish is piling up the roadside throughout the island.

Funding for the Integrated Waste Management Facility has now been signed off
CORFU. The Mayor΄s Office announced on Wednesday evening that the inclusion of the Corfu Integrated Solid Waste Management Unit in the funding programme has been signed.

Contract signed for the restoration of Temploni landfill
CORFU. The deadline for the completion of the work is nine months from the signing of the contract.

Signing of contract for restoration of Temploni landfill cells
CORFU. Tuesday 2 July at 12:00.

South Corfu: ΄No΄ to the Lefkimmi landfill
LEFKIMMI. New Mayor Kostas Lessis called a meeting with the South Corfu parties on Wednesday.

Signatures expected on Friday for the go-ahead for the Waste Management Facility
CORFU. Meropi Ydraiou is expecting the inclusion of the Corfu Integrated Solid Waste Management Unit in the funding programme of the Ministry for the Environment to be signed by Friday 28 June.

Special Search and Rescue Team (EMED) - training exercise in Corfu caves
CORFU. Breathtaking footage and photos from precipitous areas.

Epirus Region receives award for waste management facility
IOANNINA. The SDIT (Public-Private Partnership) ASA (Recycling Solid Waste) facility was named Project of the Year in an internet poll conducted between 21 and 31 December 2018.

Gold Medal for Akis Pagratis in the 3rd Corfu Emerald Cup
CORFU. In the 3,500m open water swim between Mouse Island and Benitses.

Guidelines for using press containers so that rubbish is not left exposed
CORFU. Those using the refuse bins can help reduce the volume of rubbish.

Spyros Neratzis at Athens meeting on Circular Economy
ATHENS. Absolutely vital for a solution to the waste management problem.

Petition for the removal of waste from Corfu
CORFU. Temploni Association has produced a video with the harsh reality of the waste problem in Corfu.

Setback for purchase of 52 stremma piece of land in Temploni
CORFU. Plan to relieve Temploni landfill suffers new setback.

Meropi Ydraiou and Kostas Nikolouzos in Athens to discuss waste management
ATHENS. They spent a full two days discussing the road map for a solution to the refuse problem.

3rd Corfu Emerald Cup: A ΄Green΄ celebration of sport!
CORFU. Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 June in Corfu.

Nikos Kalogeros - councillor with Ydraiou΄s party - says "It΄s just a myth that the waste management facility was ready .. but they didn΄t have time to complete it"
CORFU. Councillor Nikos Kalogeros, Meropi Ydraiou΄s colleague, unleashed an attack on her 2nd round opponent Yiannis Trepeklis.

Cleansing Service: The efforts of the public have brought about an increase in the amount of waste being recycled
CORFU. Due to the strong protests expressed by residents regarding the piling up of rubbish in many parts of the island, the Cleansing Service has issued the following statement:

Sidari businesses protest about uncollected refuse
CORFU. Sidari car park has yet again turned into a rubbish dump despite continued protests from residents and businesses.