Orestiada Municipality faces waste collection crisis

The political group Laiki Syspeirosi has denounced the critical state of waste collection services in the Municipality of Orestiada, Greece. The group alleges that understaffing and an aging vehicle fleet have led to a dramatic decline in service efficiency.

According to the group, the service currently operates with only 6 waste collection workers and 11 drivers, despite requirements of 30 workers and 22 drivers for smooth operations. Furthermore, the garbage truck fleet is reportedly outdated and prone to frequent breakdowns, often leaving only two or three vehicles operational.

Laiki Syspeirosi is opposing the local administration's plan to outsource two collection routes to private contractors, a move estimated to cost at least 750,000 euros annually. The group argues that privatization will not solve the underlying issues and may increase municipal fees while worsening working conditions. They are calling for the immediate hiring of permanent staff, the stabilization of contract workers, and the renewal of the municipal vehicle fleet.