The award was granted by the Spanish Association of Pulp, Paper and Cardboard Manufacturers (ASPAPEL) together with the Spanish Association of Paper and Cardboard Recyclers and Recoverers (REPACAR). This recognition highlights the efforts of local administrations to improve their collection and treatment plans for recyclable materials.

The Pajaritas Azules program, which celebrates its tenth anniversary this year, evaluates various municipal management indicators. In addition to Coslada, other towns in the Community of Madrid have received awards in different categories, consolidating the region as a benchmark in the implementation of sustainability and circular economy policies.

The initiative seeks to encourage continuous improvement in selective collection, a key aspect for achieving national environmental goals. The presentation of these awards underscores the importance of collaboration between the industrial sector and city councils to optimize paper and cardboard recovery.