The Local Government Organisation is the body responsible for the collection, treatment and general management of waste in its area and is responsible for the operation of delivery points and facilities for the treatment and/or management of such waste. The holistic management of solid waste will fall under the responsibility of the DLGOL after 3 years of operation.
The responsibilities of the organisation include, in a first stage, the operation of green collection points for certain wastes.
Green Points are organised places where people can leave in separate streams, special household waste, from televisions and other electrical or electronic equipment, to mattresses, furniture, prunings or other bulky items. The purpose of the green points is to eliminate the illegal and uncontrolled dumping of such waste into nature.
The operation of green points protects the natural environment and public health, allows the implementation of integrated waste management and saves natural resources for future generations.
Green Points are only a destination for citizens’ household waste. Waste from commercial, industrial and agricultural activities or from professional bodies may not be transported and disposed of at the Green Spots. It is also not allowed to transport and dispose of excavation, construction and demolition wastes by contractors.
There are 7 Green Points operating in Larnaka District and they are located in:
- Aradippou
- Athienou
- Pyrga
- Kofinou
- Anafotida
- Dromolaxia
- Troulloi
See the map below for the green points operated by the DLGOL
https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1rNEhFxpS1cbLNQ2wa9f6kB7UAYZL0AI&usp=sharing