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Adaptation of waste glass containers for the commercial and restoration glass
Published on 19 February 2019
Spain
Illes Balears
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About this good practice
In 2007 the Island Council of Eivissa and Ecovidrio ran a pilot test of the IWBT waste glass collection system based on the implementation of the following elements:
-Bell-like base container with a capacity of 3,000 l, on which the IWBT system was mounted
-IWBT lifting and tipping system
-Wheelie bins with a capacity of approximately 90 l, adapted for the system
This project was created to provide large generators of waste glass, such as shops, hotels, bars and restaurants, with wheelie bins for their exclusive use, encouraging the selective collection of commercial waste glass. In particular, 20 containers were placing in the street in areas where there is a large concentration of leisure establishments, and providing more than 100 wheelie bins for the commercial premises close to the containers. The success of this pilot test meant that, in 2010, the island council of eivissa distributed 50 waste glass containers adapted for the IWBT system and 7 bell-like waste glass containers, accompanied by 195 wheelie bins.
At present there is a total of 70 IWBT containers installed in Vila d'Eivissa, of these 4 are located in the old Town (2017).
It needs to be mentioned that according to the waste glass recycling data for 2016 provided by Ecovidrio, the Balearics is the main generator of waste glass in Spain with a rate of 33 kg per inhabitant and year. Moreover, 48% of disposable packaging is consumed by the hotel and restaurant sector.
-Bell-like base container with a capacity of 3,000 l, on which the IWBT system was mounted
-IWBT lifting and tipping system
-Wheelie bins with a capacity of approximately 90 l, adapted for the system
This project was created to provide large generators of waste glass, such as shops, hotels, bars and restaurants, with wheelie bins for their exclusive use, encouraging the selective collection of commercial waste glass. In particular, 20 containers were placing in the street in areas where there is a large concentration of leisure establishments, and providing more than 100 wheelie bins for the commercial premises close to the containers. The success of this pilot test meant that, in 2010, the island council of eivissa distributed 50 waste glass containers adapted for the IWBT system and 7 bell-like waste glass containers, accompanied by 195 wheelie bins.
At present there is a total of 70 IWBT containers installed in Vila d'Eivissa, of these 4 are located in the old Town (2017).
It needs to be mentioned that according to the waste glass recycling data for 2016 provided by Ecovidrio, the Balearics is the main generator of waste glass in Spain with a rate of 33 kg per inhabitant and year. Moreover, 48% of disposable packaging is consumed by the hotel and restaurant sector.
Resources needed
The waste company hires the IWBT containers from Ecovidrio (complete waste glass container management system in Spain). There is the cost of acquiring the IWBT model, which in Eivissa's case is provided by Ecovidrio in return for the management.
Evidence of success
The 2007 pilot test was highly satisfactory for all users and resulted in a 45% increase in the selective collection of waste glass in the municipality of Vila d’Eivissa.
Thanks to this pilot test, since 2010 more containers with the IWBT system have been implemented. In 2015, 1,738 tonnes of waste glass was collected in the municipality of Vila d’Eivissa, 54.38% more than in 2006 (before the pilot test and the subsequent implementation)
Thanks to this pilot test, since 2010 more containers with the IWBT system have been implemented. In 2015, 1,738 tonnes of waste glass was collected in the municipality of Vila d’Eivissa, 54.38% more than in 2006 (before the pilot test and the subsequent implementation)
Potential for learning or transfer
The IWBT system has improved the selective waste collection model in Vila d’Eivissa and has increased the amount of glass collected selectively since its implementation, especially in the more popular zones with tourists and those with a greater concentration of commercial premises, hotels, bars and restaurants.
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Ibiza Municipality
Spain
Illes Balears