waste

Removal of waste from Diapontia Islands once a month
The Marine Ministry will subsidise the use of an open ferry boat to remove dangerous and obtrusive waste as well as building materials from the Diapontia Islands.

Central Corfu Municipality in the ‘Network of Historic Cities against Plastic Waste’
CORFU. The Central Corfu and Diapontia Islands Municipality has joined the ‘Network of Historic Cities against Plastic Waste’.

Corfu viral load stable
ATHENS. In the week 21/3-27/3, the average weekly viral load in urban wastewater in Corfu Town remained relatively stable (-5%).

Visual pollution and stench change waste management in Corfu Town historic centre
CORFU. About 20 bins will be removed and mixed waste will be collected from shops with the door-to-door system.

Corfu waste management facility to be put out to tender again in two months
CORFU. According to the Solid Waste Management Organisation (FODSA) Director of Technical Services Theodoros Kardaris.

Environmental tax: The economic impact on the Ionian Islands Region
The tax burden from the annual generation of Municipal Solid Waste for the Ionian Islands Region is €518.2 million.

Huge 454% increase in Corfu viral load
There was a huge increase in the average weekly viral load in urban wastewater in Corfu Town last week.

Plot of land for South Corfu Waste Transfer Station to be found soon
CORFU. Two private individuals have expressed interest in plots of land in Lefkimmi.

FODSA creates Circular Economy Watch Committee
CORFU. Eligible Municipalities will be able to organise their actions in a coordinated and methodical way.

Six months later the waste management facility has yet not been put out to tender!
CORFU. The online opening of tenders was moved to February 1, in view of the decision by the Authority for the Examination of Preliminary Appeals (AEPP).

Viral load in Corfu urban wastewater continues to increase
ATHENS. In the week 27/12-2/1, there was a significant increase in the average weekly viral load in urban wastewater in Corfu Town (+283%) compared to the previous week.

High viral load in Corfu and Ioannina wastewater
ATHENS. In the week 20-26 December, there was a significant increase in the average weekly viral load in urban wastewater in Corfu Town (+191%) compared to the previous week.

High viral load in Corfu wastewater
ATHENS. Increase in viral load in urban wastewater in Corfu (+241%), Agios Nikolaos (+54%), Patras (+57%) and Chania (+103%).

Landfill tax to be imposed from 1 January
ATHENS. What is stated in the Minister for the Environment Kostas Skrekas’ circular.

Rubbish piled up near to Ag.Mathaios Primary School
CORFU. The Deputy Mayor for Cleaning Services says, "The contractor begins work on Sunday morning."

No improvement in viral load in wastewater
CORFU. There was a decrease in most of the towns inspected - the positive indicator in Corfu remains at the same level.

South Corfu Municipality to pay €12,500 per month to use Temploni Waste Transfer Station
CORFU. The Central Corfu Municipal Council, to which the Mayor presented her proposal, will discuss on Tuesday afternoon the concession of use (lease) of the Temploni Waste Transfer Station to the South Corfu Municipality.

North Corfu: Transport of waste held up due to recent severe weather conditions
CORFU. Residents are being asked to limit the amount of household rubbish they put out.