The Consorci Mare Approves Measures to Reduce Waste Bill by 11%

The Governing Board of Consorci Mare, an entity comprising 52 municipalities from Marina Alta, Marina Baixa, and El Campello, has unanimously approved all management measures proposed in its latest meeting.

These initiatives aim to optimise costs in the national landfill tax and evaluate the implementation of a single levy that could result in an 11% savings in waste management for municipalities by 2025, with forecasts for further reductions in the future.

With the introduction of the new landfill tax by the Spanish Government, the rate paid by municipalities has increased nationwide. However, the president of Consorci Mare, José Ramón González de Zárate, has spearheaded a new management strategy that will allow municipalities to reduce their bill by 11%.

The key to this reduction lies in the Consortium itself collecting this levy, instead of the managing company, which will generate savings in VAT.

"All the management we are undertaking aims to offer the best possible service at the lowest cost," stated González de Zárate. "If the Consortium itself collects the national landfill tax instead of the concessionary company, municipalities can benefit from a significant reduction in their bill."

Additionally, the study of a single waste treatment levy model covering the entire management period has been approved. Currently, the rate paid by the Consortium for each tonne of waste treated at the El Campello Environmental Complex is 85.5 euros, a figure already lower than that of other waste consortia.

However, the possibility of establishing a fixed price covering the amortisation of improvements in the plant is being considered, which could lead to an even greater reduction in treatment costs.

It is worth noting that Consorci Mare already applied a tariff reduction last year, decreasing from 87.5 euros to 85.5 euros per tonne, demonstrating its commitment to economic efficiency and sustainability.

To address the challenges posed by waste management in the affiliated municipalities, the Governing Board of Consorci Mare has also approved the creation of two new technical positions: a General Administration Technician and an Economic Administration Technician.

These professionals will strengthen the internal structure of the organisation, enabling more efficient and professionalised management.

"It is essential to have highly professionalised management," assured González de Zárate. "The challenges we face and the improvements we are driving require a solid and prepared technical team."

With these measures, Consorci Mare reinforces its commitment to optimising waste management, ensuring an efficient and economically sustainable service for the municipalities it encompasses.