Heraklion Introduces New Waste Management System and Infrastructure Updates

Sunday, 14 June 2026/Source: CretaOne/1 min read

Heraklion Mayor Alexis Kalokerinos released his weekly municipal update, highlighting three main areas of city management. The municipality is rolling out a new waste collection and street cleaning system aimed at improving sanitation across the city. Several infrastructure projects are progressing, though specific timelines were not detailed in the announcement. The municipal water and sewerage authority DEYAH also reported operational developments. For visitors, the new cleaning system should result in tidier streets and public spaces in central Heraklion, particularly around the port area and the old town. Infrastructure works may cause localized disruptions on certain roads, so tourists driving in or around Heraklion should allow extra time and check for temporary diversions. No immediate impact on public transport or major tourist sites was indicated.