According to the report “Waste Generation Rate in Spain 2025” prepared by the ENT Foundation for the waste tax watchdog, Seville continues to belong to the group of capitals with the lowest garbage generation rate in the country. in the capital … of Andalusia, The typical household pays 88.88 euros a year, well below the national average of 116.32 euros.
The study analyzed 131 municipalities across Spain, with Valencia (287.56 euros), Tarragona (236.29 euros) and Madrid (over 150) being among the most expensive, while Toledo (56.87 euros) and Soria (64.69 euros) are the cheapest, along with Andalusia’s capital. In Andalusia, only Granada (85.20) and Córdoba (197.95) present a comparable situation, but there are notable differences between them. teeth Interest rates are low in Spain’s large capitals, except for Zaragoza. (70 euros).
This data does not take into account that Seville has not yet applied the central government-imposed “waste” under Law No. 7 of 2022 on Waste and Contaminated Soil for a Circular Economy, which obliges local authorities to bear 100% of the cost of services. This adaptation should have been included before April 10, 2025. However, the Seville City Council’s 2026 Tax Ordinance does not yet include this amendment, as no political consensus has been reached on how to implement it. Both PSOE and Vox blocked this new increase, despite the measures being required by the central government.
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At national level, the cost of municipal waste management is estimated at 5.325 billion euros, compared to 3.488 billion euros for fee collection, which corresponds to a penetration rate of 65.5%. It seems that, Progress compared to 53% last yearstill far from achieving the balance required by law.
The majority of Spanish cities maintain fixed quotas that are unrelated to the amount of waste they generate, and only a few have begun to apply a “pay per generation” system that rewards those who recycle the most. In fact, this is what Sanz tried to do. Also applies to Seville depending on the district. The report warns that Spain is still far behind in this model, which is already common in the Nordic countries and allows households to adjust their fees depending on their recycling habits.
In the case of Seville, fees remain frozen and there are no environmental standards, despite the fact that: Ripasum is expected to become more expensive to harvest and treat in recent years.as well as a new state tax on landfills and incineration that goes into effect in 2023.
City councils will likely need to act on this change sooner rather than later, as compliance with state law will be required and the Treasury Department may require enforcement. From 2026, all local governments will be required to do so. At that point, Seville’s tax costs will likely increase significantly and approach the national average. Until then, Sevillans will continue to “enjoy” one of the lowest interest rates in the country…but pending price increases are on the horizon.
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