Last year, the Castellón government's decision to double the waste fee sparked widespread debate, with conflicting information circulating about the reasons and the varying charges applied to citizens. Although the situation seems to have calmed down, the reality is that the cost of waste management continues to burden Castellón residents, who are witnessing annual fee increases.
According to the article, councilor Carrasco has prioritized blaming external parties over improving waste management to reduce the fee. Consequently, the fee is expected to rise again in both 2026 and 2027. It is highlighted that municipalities like Betxí, governed by Compromís, have managed to lower their fees, indicating that the increase is not solely due to state law but also to inefficient management.
The article also points out that Castellón has paid six million euros in landfill fees to the Generalitat Valenciana, funds that, according to critics, have not been reinvested in improving waste management. Carrasco's announcement of a potential fee reduction for most citizens in 2026 is refuted as propaganda and a lie, based on ecopark data, ordinance wording, and direct debits.
The conclusion drawn is that Carrasco's waste policy relies on propaganda and a lack of effective management, shifting blame instead of finding solutions. For the waste fee to decrease, it is deemed necessary to reduce waste generation and improve the separation of organic waste, glass, packaging, and paper – aspects that, the article claims, are not being promoted by the municipal government.
