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Phaistos Outsources Waste as Crete Shifts to Private Services

Friday, 3 July 2026/Source: CretaOne/1 min read

The municipality of Phaistos, in the south-central region of Crete, has approved a three-year contract to outsource its waste collection services to a private company. This follows a similar move recently made by the city of Heraklion, suggesting a broader shift toward privatization of municipal cleaning services across the island. Municipal workers have opposed the decision. For visitors, the change is unlikely to cause immediate disruption, though a transition period between public and private operators could temporarily affect rubbish collection schedules in towns and villages within the Phaistos area, which includes popular destinations such as Matala, Agia Galini, and the archaeological site of Phaistos. Travelers staying in this region are advised to follow local guidance on waste disposal and expect services to normalize once the private operator is fully established.

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