waste

Waste to be transported to Palairos due to tourism
CORFU. The Central Corfu Municipal Finance Committee approved the transport and landfill of up to 15,000 tons of waste.

Recycling and sorting at source are the answer to the waste problem
CORFU. Adviser to the Prime Minister Giorgos Kremlis: “There is still much to be done in Corfu, as the targets for circular economy are high.”

International Conference on Sustainable Solid Waste Management in Corfu
CORFU. The conference, organised by Central Corfu Municipality, takes place 15-17 June at the Municipal Theatre.

Corfu society readier than ever to adopt good waste management practices
Theodoros Voros talks to Enimerosi about what has been achieved with waste management in Corfu and what still needs to happen.

Slight decrease in Corfu viral load
ATHENS. In the week 18/4-24/4, the average weekly viral load decreased in all the areas inspected compared to the previous week.

Corfu waste management 2020-2021 in numbers
The innovative phenomenon of Green Spots – the interesting case of the North Corfu Municipality.

Removal of waste from Diapontia Islands once a month
The Marine Ministry will subsidise the use of an open ferry boat to remove dangerous and obtrusive waste as well as building materials from the Diapontia Islands.

Central Corfu Municipality in the ‘Network of Historic Cities against Plastic Waste’
CORFU. The Central Corfu and Diapontia Islands Municipality has joined the ‘Network of Historic Cities against Plastic Waste’.

Corfu viral load stable
ATHENS. In the week 21/3-27/3, the average weekly viral load in urban wastewater in Corfu Town remained relatively stable (-5%).

Visual pollution and stench change waste management in Corfu Town historic centre
CORFU. About 20 bins will be removed and mixed waste will be collected from shops with the door-to-door system.

Corfu waste management facility to be put out to tender again in two months
CORFU. According to the Solid Waste Management Organisation (FODSA) Director of Technical Services Theodoros Kardaris.

Environmental tax: The economic impact on the Ionian Islands Region
The tax burden from the annual generation of Municipal Solid Waste for the Ionian Islands Region is €518.2 million.

Huge 454% increase in Corfu viral load
There was a huge increase in the average weekly viral load in urban wastewater in Corfu Town last week.

Plot of land for South Corfu Waste Transfer Station to be found soon
CORFU. Two private individuals have expressed interest in plots of land in Lefkimmi.

FODSA creates Circular Economy Watch Committee
CORFU. Eligible Municipalities will be able to organise their actions in a coordinated and methodical way.

Six months later the waste management facility has yet not been put out to tender!
CORFU. The online opening of tenders was moved to February 1, in view of the decision by the Authority for the Examination of Preliminary Appeals (AEPP).

Viral load in Corfu urban wastewater continues to increase
ATHENS. In the week 27/12-2/1, there was a significant increase in the average weekly viral load in urban wastewater in Corfu Town (+283%) compared to the previous week.

High viral load in Corfu and Ioannina wastewater
ATHENS. In the week 20-26 December, there was a significant increase in the average weekly viral load in urban wastewater in Corfu Town (+191%) compared to the previous week.