Castellón urban waste and sustainability initiatives

The Castellón local government has implemented several initiatives focused on urban waste management and environmental sustainability.

Initially, the city introduced tax incentives to encourage recycling. Approximately 29,000 taxpayers, representing nearly 40% of the eligible population, received reductions in their urban solid waste collection and treatment taxes. Residents who visited local Ecoparques seven or more times received a 50% discount, while those with three to six visits received a 30% discount. This relief, estimated at 2.6 million euros, was designed to mitigate the impact of state-mandated waste taxes.

Following these fiscal measures, the city launched a sustainability project in Parque Ribalta. This phase involves the reuse of urban waste by spreading wood mulch, derived from city-wide tree pruning, as a natural ground cover to conserve soil moisture and prevent erosion. The municipality also reported maintenance work on the park's pond and announced plans for further investments in urban furniture and the ‘La Pèrgola’ project.