La Oliva re‑internalizes revenue collection and approves a €63 million cleaning contract
In an extraordinary session, the council finally set the terms for the future cleaning and waste‑collection contract: €63 million and a staff increase from 39 to 131 workers. The plenary also approved the recovery of revenue through direct management and the expansion of school maintenance.
Major Cleaning and Waste‑Collection Contract
The extraordinary plenary of this week confirmed a landmark decision: the adoption of a new contract for road cleaning, beach cleaning, and urban solid‑waste collection. The agreement will mobilize more than €63 million over the next ten years, making it the largest public‑service contract in the municipality’s history.
Key points of the new contract:
- Staff: 131 operators (up from 39)
- Frequency: Waste collection six days a week, daily in high‑traffic areas such as Corralejo and El Cotillo
- Beach services: Six dedicated workers for beach cleaning and maintenance, plus reinforced machinery and technical resources
- Scope: Full municipal coverage, daily cleaning in main urban centers, comprehensive beach upkeep, separate collection of organic and residual waste, bulky‑item removal, event cleaning, and emergency response
“The tender documents triple the resources available to our municipality,” said Juan José Rodríguez, councilor for Economy and Finance. “They match the scale of service the council envisions.”
Reinternalizing Revenue Collection and Expanding School Maintenance
The same session also addressed a long‑standing issue: the external revenue‑collection service, which had faced legal challenges. The council voted to bring the service back in‑house, transferring seven external staff members to the municipal payroll via a temporary employment contract (RPT).
“Integrating these workers into the municipal structure will increase our budgetary cost, but it gives us greater control and the opportunity to boost collection volumes,” Rodríguez explained during the debate.
In addition, the council approved the re‑tendering of the cleaning and maintenance contract for municipal schools, aiming to ensure that “children can develop their activities under the best possible conditions,” Rodríguez added.
Leadership and Political Statements
The plenary was chaired by First Deputy Mayor Julio Santana in the absence of Mayor Isaí Blanco. After the vote, Blanco issued a statement:
“This contract marks a before and after in municipal management. We are committing to a cleaner, more sustainable municipality ready for the growth we are experiencing. It is a strategic investment to improve the quality of life for our residents and to enhance La Oliva’s image as a leading tourist destination.”
Rodríguez emphasized the long‑term perspective:
“We are talking about a serious ten‑year plan, with financial stability and growth forecasts. The contract is sized for today and tomorrow, guaranteeing efficiency in public spending and better service delivery.”
Rubén González, councilor for Road Cleaning, added:
“Finally we will materialize the response to one of the municipality’s biggest demands, tripling current cleaning services while considering future changes La Oliva may face.”
Sustainability and Innovation
The new agreement also incorporates environmental measures:
- Emission‑reduction targets and optimized water use
- Digital monitoring systems for service performance
- Citizen‑awareness campaigns aligned with circular‑economy and sustainability goals
These initiatives aim to modernize La Oliva’s public‑service infrastructure while supporting its long‑term development.