Rubbish, recycling and buzones maintenance

On Thursday, May 25th 2023, Tetma (our local rubbish contractor), met with local residents to talk about the three Punt Verdes (Green Points) located along Ctra de Jesus Pobre.

Tetma emphasized that, currently, no special card is required to access the Punt Verd near the Javea hostel. Instead, the entrance gate can be opened using the installed push buttons both inside and outside the gate. It is important to note that after pressing the button, one should wait approximately 5 seconds before opening the gate.

Regarding the other two Punt Verdes along Ctra de Jesus Pobre (near The Montgo Restaurant and Ermita Market), it has been decided, for practical reasons, not to install a fence. However, all three Punt Verdes are equipped with video security cameras.

Once again, the Tetma representative emphasized the importance of correctly using the designated coloured recycling bins. We will endeavor to update our website shortly with information regarding how and what can be recycled. You can also follow Tetma‘s Facebook page for more updates.

Out in the urbanisations, there are a number of rubbish and recycling points, known as Punt Verds, consisting of a line of bins coloured depending on the products to be deposited. Rubbish should be placed inside the containers and not placed around them. If they are full, it may be necessary to drive to the nearest alternative. Inspection teams from the Town Hall can fine people who abuse the collection areas.

LINK: Locations of Punt Verds in Jávea [External Link]

For organic waste, the grey bins should be used.

GLASS – Green Bin

You can put in this container:
✔ glass bottles and jars
You cannot put in this container:
X the bottle tops
X drinking glasses, wine glasses
X glass plates
X glass vases
X lightbulbs
X glass windows
X mirrors
X car windscreens
X glass tables
X medicine containers
X ceramic, porcelain or clay articles
X brick or stone articles

PAPER AND CARDBOARD – Blue Bin

You can put in this container:
✔ paper and cardboard
✔ newspapers and magazines
✔ cardboard boxes and containers
✔ receipts and invoices
You cannot put in this container:
X cartons (milk, juice, etc.)
X paper towels and napkins
X food-tainted boxes (pizza, etc.)
X photographs and x-rays
X boxes coated with wax, metal, etc.
X medical products
X wood

PACKAGING – Yellow Bin

You can put in this container:
✔ plastic bottles and jars
✔ plastic boxes and trays
✔ plastic wrapping
✔ steel or aluminium tins and cans
✔ aluminium trays
✔ cartons (milk, juice, wine, etc.)
✔ plastic shopping bags
✔ bottle tops and lids
You cannot put in this container:
X suitcases or briefcases
X wallets, purses or handbags
X lighters, pens or cassettes
X medical products
X furniture
X toys
X clothing
X kitchen utensils

Organic Waste – Brown Bin

You can put in this container:
✔ food
✔ coffee grounds and tea bags
✔ food-stained cardboard
✔ kitchen paper and napkins
✔ dead plants and flowers.

Please note, they will have to be deposited in special biocompostable bags available at Super markets.

The Ecoparque

OPENING TIMES
Sep-May: 9.00am-1.30pm, 3.30pm-5.30pm
Jun-Aug: 9.00am-1.30pm, 4.00pm-8.00pm
Closed Sunday

The Ecoparque is a municipal installation provided for residents and businesses based in Xàbia to throw away those items which cannot be deposited in the bins.

For example, domestic appliances such as fridges, microwaves, vacuum cleaners, kettles and toasters; electrical and electronic equipment such as computers, laptops, video cameras, televisions, DVD players and stereo systems; furniture; lightbulbs of all kinds; furniture; used cooking oil; broken mirrors; old cleaning equipment such as brooms and mops, etc.; and sports equipment, games, etc.

Garden refuse and waste generated by gardeners or other similar professions cannot be deposited in the Ecoparque. There is a separate collection area in Ramblars for this type of waste.

The repair etc of mailboxes is the responsibility of the owner not the APMJ.

For repairs, we recommend you contact 

MIGUEL at BRICO THIVIERS   cl/JUAN RAMÓN JIMÉNEZ 17   JÁVEA   tel. 96 657 6750

They are familiar with the buzones and can replace or repair broken doors and faulty locks.