Overview

• The draft ordinance proposes fines up to €750 for small-scale littering offences such as discarded cigarette butts and uncollected dog waste.
• Illegal dumping of large items could trigger penalties up to €100,000 and improper disposal of hazardous waste may incur fines as high as €3.5 million.
• The 2025–2032 framework includes investments in waste collection upgrades and modern cleaning technology for municipal teams.
• Mayor Carolina Darias said the measures are designed to shift public behaviour towards cleaner streets and curb environmental harm.
• The upcoming consultation follows precedents in Palma de Mallorca and addresses challenges from increasing tourism-related waste on Gran Canaria.