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Date Published: 14/07/2026

Alhama de Murcia launches brown bin service for organic waste

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Households across Alhama can apply for a 15% discount on their waste collection fee

Alhama de Murcia launches brown bin service for organic waste

Alhama de Murcia Town Council has rolled out a new brown bin service, installing 70 bio-waste collection points across the town as part of a push to get more organic waste separated for recycling.

Councillor Antonio García said the scheme builds on the existing selective collection system, making it simpler for households to sort their organic waste properly. It's the fifth type of waste container to be introduced across the municipality.

The new service got underway on Monday July 13 with residents able to collect their access keys and compostable bags from the municipal warehouse from that day. Each of the new containers holds 2,250 litres and uses the same two-way loading system as the general waste bins already in place.

The council has bought 140 units in total, meaning the network can be expanded gradually to cover more areas over time. An awareness campaign is also being launched alongside the rollout to explain how the brown bin works and answer any questions residents might have.

Anyone taking part in the scheme can apply for a 15% discount on their waste collection fee, provided they submit an application along with proof of fee payment and confirmation they hold an access key before November 30 each year, with the discount applied the following year.

The organic bin is intended for things like fruit and vegetable scraps, meat and fish, bread, rice, pasta, coffee grounds, tea bags, eggshells and used paper napkins. Everything else, including packaging, glass, used oil, nappies, cigarette butts and pet waste, should still go in its usual designated container.

"This new service represents an important step towards a more sustainable Alhama. We are facilitating the separation of organic waste in homes and contributing to increased recycling through a simple, accessible and effective system," stated Councillor García.

For more local information, including news and forthcoming events, visit the home page of Alhama Today.

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Alhama de Murcia Tourist information office is located on the edge of the Plaza de la Constitución, just a few metres away from the underground car park and the Town hall of Alhama de Murcia.

The tourist office offers free guided audiotours in English which take visitors around the historical sites of interest in Alhama. These be loaned at any time, although allow an hour and a half to complete the tour, and when loaning the audio equipment visitors are asked to leave passports or ID cards with the tourist office.

The office also carries a full range of leaflets for the archaeological museum of Los Baños, which is built around the historic spa which gives Alhama its name, and the mountains of Sierra Espuña, which is also an important area within the municipality of Alhama. Areas such as El Berro and Gebas have a number of interesting routes which can be followed and there are several picnic areas and good walking routes within the Sierra Espuña natural park.

The tourist office also carries leaflets for the many cultural events and fiestas which take place in Alhama throughout the year, including Los Mayos, Semana Santa, Christmas,the Romería of La Candelaria and the Auto de los Reyes Magos in El Berro.