Yassıköy Municipality launches new recycling program to strengthen sustainable waste management

The Municipality of Iasmos (Yassıköy) has announced the launch of an expanded recycling initiative aimed at environmental protection and integrated waste management across the region.

Through the placement of specialized collection bins at central locations, residents can now safely dispose of various types of household waste, significantly reducing environmental impact and landfill use.

Comprehensive Recycling Categories Introduced

Under the new program, dedicated collection points have been established for:

• Used cooking oils
• Clothing, shoes, and home textiles
• Light bulbs (LED, energy-saving, fluorescent tubes)
• Small and large electrical appliances
• Printer toner and ink cartridges

Municipal authorities state that the initiative aims to reduce overall household waste volume, promote environmental responsibility, and strengthen sustainable waste management practices.

Key Objectives of the Initiative

According to Iasmos municipal officials, the recycling program seeks to:

• Prevent blockages and damage to the sewage system caused by improper oil disposal
• Convert waste oils into biofuel for energy production
• Increase environmental awareness, especially among children and young peopl
• Reduce the volume of waste sent to landfill sites

Recycling Bin Locations
🟠 Orange Bin – Used Cooking Oil

• Yassıköy: New Municipal Building

🟣 Purple Bins – Clothing, Shoes & Home Textiles

• Bekirli: Near the mosque
• Yassıköy: Primary school, middle school, high school, and new municipal building
• Susurköy: Upper square, primary school, near the church
• Bulatköy: Central square next to ELTA postal boxes

Special Collection Points for Electrical Waste

Light Bulbs (LED, energy-saving, fluorescent):
New Municipal Buildings in Yassıköy and Susurköy, Old Municipal Building in Iasmos, Arabacıköy Municipal Building

Toner & Ink Cartridges:
Same municipal buildings listed above

Small Electrical Appliances:
New Municipal Buildings in Yassıköy and Susurköy, Arabacıköy Municipal Building

Large Electrical Appliances (e.g., refrigerators, televisions):
Deliverable to the Iasmos municipal vehicle depot. Residents unable to transport large items may arrange pickup through prior coordination with municipal services.

Proper Disposal Guidelines

To ensure safe and effective recycling, the municipality urges residents to:

Allow used cooking oil to cool before placing it in sealed plastic bottles and depositing it in designated bins.

Place clothing, quilts, blankets, and shoes in clean, securely tied bags before disposal.

Community Call to Action

The Municipality of Iasmos has called on all residents to actively support the initiative, emphasizing the collective responsibility to protect the environment.

“Let us protect our environment and keep our municipality clean,” the official statement concluded.

As climate resilience and circular economy practices become increasingly central to EU environmental strategy, local-level initiatives such as this play a critical role in advancing sustainability goals in Western Thrace.