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In Since July 2026 the municipal Czech reuse network has expanded both environmentally and socially. The municipal centre Cirkula opened in Veselí nad Zlín with Zlín, funded by an EU funding, offering free drop‑off and diverting grant, has collected about 1,700 1 700 kg of material from 475 residents in its first five months. Nationwide, waste‑sorting became months and is reported to save local budgets by 500 000‑700 000 CZK annually; similar furniture banks now operate in Prague, Liberec, Hradec Králové, Plzeň and the Central Bohemian region. Waste‑sorting remains routine for roughly three‑quarters of Czech residents, households, supported by a network dense grid of over one million containers spaced on average about 92 m apart. Guidance was expanded beyond households to outdoor venues – ski resorts, music festivals apart, the “Čistou přírodou” guide and the “Čistý festival” programme – that place special bins at ski resorts and a “Čistou přírodou” guide provides route‑specific recycling tips. Poland issued parallel advice, warning music events. In Poland, new guidance warns that improper disposal of multi‑material kitchen items pans can attract incur fines up to 500 zł and detailing clarifies the correct bins for aluminium, ceramic, mixed‑material and cast‑iron pans. items. Reuse points in Prague 10 now accept cash donations via QR code, directing funds codes, channeling proceeds to foster families, people with disabilities and households at risk of losing their homes. The Prostředník centre in Boskovice rescues tens of tonnes of material each month and works collaborates with charities such as Charita. The Czech Reuse Federation coordinates 42 centres and about a hundred collection points, reporting a cumulative saving of roughly 2,500 2 500 tonnes and 1.2 million items over four years. In late July, Polish municipalities are also scaling up services: the town Gmina of Přerov opened a pilot re‑use point where items are priced in bands from 20 to 200 CZK, aiming to lower municipal waste‑handling costs. Žatec launched Milówka upgraded its PSZOK with new containers, a community‑composting pilot, offering borrowable composters vehicle‑scale weighing system, dedicated storage for blocks lithium‑ion batteries and gardens hazardous waste, and installing large 6,000‑L three‑chamber units, with a used‑items exchange area, financed by EU funds. In Marki, the goal city partnered with MB Recycling to provide free collection of integrating composting into the town’s waste‑management system. large household appliances and curbside bins for small e‑waste and batteries, further promoting reuse and circular‑economy practices.