Fuengirola continues to lead Malaga province in the amount of paper, plastic and glass that is recycled per capita, based on the statistics supplied by the Town hall. I nthe first six months of 2011, every person living in Fuengirola recycled, on average, 31 kilos of rubbish. More than one million kilos has been collected so far this year, an increase of six percent compared to the previous year.

The Fuengirola Town Hall has been running several awareness campaigns to highlight not only the environmental benefits attached to recycling but also the financial benefits of separating rubbish prior to treatment.

Not only should the town hall be praised, but also local schools which have who have promoted green themes amongst the local children.

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