Zakynthos Municipality Launches Two-Year Partnership to Strengthen Waste Management Services

The Municipality of Zakynthos has announced a new two-year collaboration with an external contractor aimed at improving waste management and ensuring the island remains clean and well-maintained throughout the year. The agreement covers the collection of household waste and bulky items, bin washing, and the operation of the Waste Transfer Station (WTS) — a key part of Zakynthos’ waste management infrastructure.
This decision follows a comprehensive needs and feasibility study, which highlighted the growing demand for additional support, particularly during the busy summer months when both residents and visitors place extra pressure on local services. The Municipality emphasized that this partnership is not a shift in strategy, but rather an enhancement of existing efforts to maintain cleanliness and sustainability across the island.
Importantly, recycling services will continue to be managed directly by the Municipality using its own vehicles and staff, ensuring local oversight and immediate response capability when needed. Full supervision of all cleaning, street maintenance, and green-space services will remain under municipal control — guaranteeing transparency, accountability, and high-quality standards.
“This decision is a responsible solution to ensure the cleanliness and smooth operation of our island. It doesn’t change our municipal plan — it strengthens it, based on real needs and a concrete study,”
said Zakynthos Mayor Giorgos Stasinopoulos.
The project will run for two years, after which it will be evaluated and redesigned if necessary, to continue improving municipal services. The entire process is being carried out through an International Tender, with all details publicly available on Greece’s official public administration platforms (KIMDIS and Diavgeia), ensuring openness and citizen access.
Residents and local businesses can rest assured that this initiative will not lead to any increase in municipal fees. The project’s cost will be fully covered by the Municipality’s existing resources and will not exceed the current budget. In fact, this approach helps protect the Municipality from unforeseen expenses, as the cost of services will be fixed for the next two years.
By taking this step, the Municipality reaffirms its commitment to a cleaner, greener, and better Zakynthos — for residents and visitors alike.
“We are strengthening our forces — not replacing them.”
Source:- zakynthos.gov.gr