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Heraklion Fights Illegal Dumping With New Digital App

Monday, 29 June 2026/Source: Flashnews/1 min read

The city of Heraklion is rolling out a digital application that allows residents to request the removal of bulky items and garden waste. The Mayor and Deputy Mayor for Sanitation presented the tool to community presidents at the Loggia, Heraklion's historic civic building in the city center. The app streamlines how large waste pickups are scheduled, aiming to reduce illegal dumping on streets and public spaces. For tourists, this means cleaner neighborhoods and sidewalks, particularly in residential areas around the city. The initiative is part of a broader effort by the Heraklion municipality to modernize urban services and improve the quality of public spaces ahead of the peak summer season.

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