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Pay As You Throw: Municipalities Not Committed for 2027 - Demand Clear Answers

Published December 30, 2025, 16:19
Pay As You Throw: Municipalities Not Committed for 2027 - Demand Clear Answers

There is a divergence of views between the state and the municipalities regarding the implementation of the 'Pay As You Throw' system in Cyprus. While the initial target was universal implementation by early 2026, the system will only be launched with large producers in the coming months. Municipalities are requesting clear answers regarding organic waste infrastructure, funding, equipment procurement tenders, inspector recruitment, green points, and waste management system licensing. Without these answers, the municipalities are not committing to the implementation of the system even in 2027. Uncontrolled waste dumping in the countryside and inadequate management of landfills and waste management units remain significant problems.