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Household waste collection and recycling in Fuengirola

Fuengirola collects most household waste via underground 'islas ecológicas' bins with separated recycling streams; bulky-item pickup is free on request, and incidents can be reported via a free phone line or app.

Why it matters

New residents need to know where to take out rubbish/recycling and how to arrange collection of bulky furniture, since the city uses underground communal bins rather than individual door-side bins in many areas.

When

Moving into a home and needing to know waste/recycling logistics, or disposing of bulky furniture.

Last checked

15 Oct 2026

Cost: Free for standard waste disposal and bulky-item pickup.

Steps

1. Use the nearest isla ecológica
   Sort waste into the separated bins at your nearest underground eco-island.
2. Request bulky-item pickup
   Call 900 10 18 89 (free); the Concejalía de Limpieza states this service is free.
3. Report an incident
   Call the 24-hour line 900 20 20 50, or use the Gecor system or the 'Fuengirola Avanza' app.

Where

• Concejalía de Limpieza / Servicios Operativos
  Avenida Leopoldo Werner, s/n, Fuengirola
  952 58 23 20 (office); 900 20 20 50 (24h incident line, free); 900 10 18 89 (bulky-item pickup, free)
  Ecomóvil service Mon-Fri 08:00-16:00; 24h phone line for incidents
  https://www.fuengirola.es/concejalia/concejalia-de-limpieza/

Tips

• Download the 'Fuengirola Avanza' app to report overflowing bins or missed collections.

Official sources

• Concejalía de Limpieza