Underground rubbish containers working at last - maybe

JIMENA A dozen places with 37 containers spread through the municipality, in Jimena village, Estación, San Pablo and Tesorillo, went into operation yesterday, according to an article in today's Europa Sur. But we went to see for ourselves at the main square and, while they may have been put into operation but you couldn't get to them because the old plastic containers were in front of them and they were inaccessible. In any case, it is our favourite municipal/private/Mancomunidad company, Arcgisa that will be collecting the rubbish that is supposedly going to be underground. Financed through several employment scheme monies, there are two such places in Jimena village, another two in Estación, three in San Pablo and five in Tesorillo. (We first came across these underground containers for Jimena in December 2010: Underground rubbish containers to be installed soon.)

Rubbish collection schedule

Punto Limpio, Jimena/Castellar

Sorry, we're a bit late with this, but the notices (Bandos Municipales) went up when we weren't looking, and well into the holidays. In any case, this is the collection schedule over the remaining fiestas: From today, December 28 to December 31, New year's Eve, as usual; on January 2 (holiday), also as usual. (Question: why put up a notice that says everything is 'usual'? Answer: because we have to fill space here somehow!).UPDATE: THERE IS NO COLLECTION ON JANUARY 3 OR 6

Rubbish collection over Christmas

(Press release/File image) The Council announces that rubbish collection over the Christmas period will happen on the following schedule:

• Tuesday 14 December NO rubbish collection.
• Tuesday 21 December NO rubbish collection.
• Saturday 25 December (Christmas Day) RUBBISH WILL BE COLLECTED.

(Facetious Prospero note: The fat bearded man dressed in red you will see with a bag over his shoulder is NOT collecting rubbish! Tell the kids!)