Alcorcón Considers Suspending 2026 Waste Collection Fee Due to Economic Crisis

The Alcorcón City Council, led by Mayor Candelaria Testa, is evaluating the suspension of the waste collection fee for next year as part of a social shield against the economic crisis.

Generic image of money, symbolizing municipal finances.
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Generic image of money, symbolizing municipal finances.

The local government of Alcorcón is exploring the possibility of suspending the collection of the waste fee for the year 2026, an initiative that is part of a package of social measures aimed at mitigating the impact of the economic crisis.

Mayor Candelaria Testa, from the Socialist Party, made the announcement during the last municipal Plenary Session and reaffirmed it in a recent press conference. This decision is part of the “social shield” that the City Council plans to activate to protect citizens from economic repercussions.

"This year's fee will be provisionally suspended if approved by the Municipal Intervention."

Candelaria Testa · Mayor of Alcorcón
The proposal seeks to ease the economic burden on the residents of Alcorcón, although its definitive implementation is subject to the approval of the Municipal Intervention. This measure underscores the local government's commitment to the well-being of its citizens during times of economic uncertainty.