The Municipality of Zakynthos approved the study for the supply of undergrounding waste and recycling bins, their purchase as well as the supply of 2 garbage trucks 16m3 with a roof crane specifically designed for the underground bins.
According to the post in “DIAVGEIA”, the decision concerns the supply and installation of 106 pcs. semi-basement collection bins of ASA and recyclable materials with a capacity of 5m3 and 3m3, “in order to develop a separate collection and recycling system program, as our Municipality presents increased needs for hygienic storage, in places that present aesthetic upgrade and renovation of their surrounding area (eg squares, sidewalks, etc.) and in particular for the points of high commercial and tourist interest ”.
As stated in the decision, the bins are suitable for the collection of recyclable materials of paper, plastic, metal and glass, mixed waste and organic waste.
According to the municipal authority, the undergrounding reduces the total collection time of recyclable waste.
Regarding the bins, it was approved:
1. A. Supply and installation of semi-underground recycling bin for paper or plastic and organic waste, capacity 5m3 piece 73
2. B. Supply and installation of semi-underground recycling bin for paper or plastic and glass, capacity 5m3 piece 5
3. C. Supply and installation of a semi-underground bin of mixed and organic waste, with a capacity of 5m3 piece 5
4. D. Supply and installation of semi-underground recycling bin of paper or plastic, capacity 5m3 piece 3
5. E. Supply and installation of a semi-underground recycling bin for paper or plastic and organic waste, with a capacity of 3m3 piece 20
6 Garbage truck type press capacity 16m3 With roof crane for underground bins piece 2 (It is noted that the decision mentions 2 garbage trucks and not one)
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