Sagunto City Council, through the public company SAG, will replace 1,800 basket-type bins with models featuring a lid and chip. The renewal aims to prevent waste dispersion and improve the management of the cleaning service.
Sagunto City Council has initiated a comprehensive renewal of the bins in the municipality. Through the public company SAG Sagunto, a total of 1,800 units will be replaced over the coming months, with a completion deadline set before the end of the year.
The new models, which will replace the current basket-type bins, feature a raised lid that keeps waste inside the container. This solution is designed to prevent wind from scattering rubbish in public areas, a improvement that directly impacts the cleanliness of streets and squares.
The action is not limited to the physical appearance of the bins. Each unit will be equipped with a chip identification system that will record emptying operations. This technology will allow the City Council to closely monitor the service, know which bins are emptied most frequently, and adjust the workers' routes accordingly.
The goal, according to municipal sources, is to optimise the planning of cleaning work and increase efficiency in the management of urban furniture. With this data, the council will be able to identify critical points and redistribute resources more accurately.
The renewal will be carried out progressively across all neighbourhoods and areas of the municipality. Residents will notice the change as the new bins are installed, without any interruption of service being communicated during the works.
This initiative is part of the modernisation of urban cleaning services that the City Council and SAG have been promoting. The incorporation of functional and innovative solutions aims to present a more polished image of public spaces and improve the quality of life for citizens.
The council highlights that the new type of bin, in addition to its functionality, contributes to a more orderly environment. The lid prevents waste from being visible and reduces the risk of animals accessing the interior, which also promotes hygiene in high-traffic areas.
The investment has not been detailed in the official statement, but the scale of the project —1,800 units— reflects a considerable budgetary effort. SAG, as a public company, will be responsible for coordinating the installation and maintenance of the new devices.
The measure comes at a time when many Spanish cities are betting on the digitalisation of urban services. Sagunto thus joins a growing trend that uses sensors and chips to monitor public infrastructure and make decisions based on real data.
For residents, the most visible change will be the new aesthetics of the bins, but the most significant improvement will be noticed in overall cleanliness. With less scattered waste, sweeping tasks will be more effective, and streets will maintain a more cared-for appearance for longer.
The City Council is confident that the renewal will be completed before the end of the year. Until then, the works will take place in various areas of the municipality, prioritising those with higher pedestrian traffic.
Citizens can cooperate by depositing waste in the new bins and respecting urban furniture. The information collected by the chips will serve, in the medium term, to adjust emptying frequencies to the actual needs of each location.
In short, Sagunto is taking a step forward in the intelligent management of its public spaces, with an initiative that combines aesthetic improvement, functionality, and technology in the service of cleanliness.
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