Overview

• The relaunch follows a May order from the Basque OARC, which suspended part of the tender after an industry association’s challenge to the contract’s value.
• City officials warn that restarting the process will postpone the deployment of new sweepers and upgraded containers beyond the planned January 2026 launch.
• Opposition councillor Óscar Fernández has accused the administration of tailoring requirements to benefit large operators, reflecting broader concerns over contract design.
• Alboraia’s council approved a 12-year cleaning and waste collection contract this week to ensure service stability and environmental compliance.
• Alboraia’s new model includes modern, vandal-resistant containers, a hydraulically driven underground system, door-to-door business pickups and expanded public outreach on composting.