Cleanliness Regulation
Cleanliness Regulation
Cleanliness, waste management, and consequently environmental protection are social goods of immediate priority.
This Regulation aims to:
a) Establish uniform regulation of the obligations and rights of the Municipality and citizens regarding the maintenance of cleanliness in public spaces, environmental protection, and safeguarding public health on the island of Mykonos.
b) Notify the relevant rules and ensure their coordinated application by all involved parties (Cleaning Service, other municipal services, residents, business owners, and visitors of the island).
c) Promote the rational management of solid waste – garbage (packaging, collection, removal, recycling, disposal, etc.) of all forms and types, in accordance with the Local Waste Management Plan, using methods that limit environmental impact while reducing the cost of waste removal, with clear economic benefits for the residents of the island.
The objectives of the Regulation are:
a) To prevent pollution and further degradation of the natural environment.
b) To enhance the effort to improve the services offered to the residents, visitors, and professionals active within the Municipality's area of responsibility.
c) To raise environmental awareness and engage the residents and professionals actively.
The rational management of solid waste is based on the fundamental principles of environmental policy, which are:
a) Preventive action to reduce the volume of waste.
b) The "polluter pays" principle, with an emphasis on the responsibility of the waste producer.
c) The principle of reuse, recycling, and recovery of as many materials as possible.
d) The proximity principle, according to which waste should be directed to the nearest approved facility close to its point of production.
e) The principle of safe disposal, which is the last resort.
The most decisive factor in maintaining the cleanliness of the island is its stakeholders and residents, as they are:
(a) the producers of waste and
(b) the direct recipients of the consequences of environmental pollution. Stakeholders and residents are obligated to manage waste and assist the relevant services in the most effective execution of their mission.
Specifically, they are required to:
Attempt to minimize waste production.
Recycle packaging and recyclable materials.
Stay informed about cleanliness issues.
Dispose of waste according to the guidelines of the relevant services.
Avoid creating pollution in public spaces.
The Municipal Council drafts local regulatory decisions, which address issues of cleanliness, waste management, and overall environmental protection.
The responsibility for implementing the provisions of the Regulation lies with the Monitoring and Implementation Committee, which is a five-member body consisting of the Mayor or Deputy Mayor, two members of the Municipal Council (one of whom is from the opposition), and two employees from the Environmental Service.
The Municipality's responsibilities primarily include:
Informing citizens about cleanliness issues.
Maintaining the cleanliness of public spaces in the city.
The collection and management of urban solid waste.
The protection of the natural environment and the preservation of the quality of life for the island's residents.
Monitoring compliance with the provisions concerning cleanliness.
- To address the costs of waste collection and disposal of municipal solid waste, the Municipality imposes compensatory waste collection fees in accordance with applicable regulations.
- The fees are adjusted by a decision of the Municipal Council.
Regulatory decisions may stipulate fines in case of non-compliance with the provisions of this regulation, as well as the amount of the fine.
The process of imposing the fine begins with the certification of the violation by the competent service of the Municipality.
Waste / solid waste is considered to be materials or objects primarily in solid form, originating from human activities or natural cycles, and produced in residential, work, production, entertainment, and generally urban environments, which are discarded as useless. Depending on their nature, they are classified into:
Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) includes:
Household waste
Non-household waste
Special municipal waste
Hazardous municipal waste
Household waste is considered:
Organic waste from homes or business premises, primarily consisting of food scraps and daily living waste.
Packaging waste.
Bulky items (old furniture, mattresses, household appliances, etc.).
Alkaline batteries.
Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
Green garden waste (branches, leaves, grass, etc.).
Non-household waste is considered:
Packaging waste from businesses.
Waste of any nature and origin found in streets, public areas, vacant lots, etc.
Vehicles, boats, and machinery, or parts thereof, that are discarded or abandoned as defined by applicable regulations.
Special municipal waste is considered as waste originating from the activities of production or service-providing units and is not similar to household waste due to its volume, quantity, quality, transportability, and final processing.
Products and materials from excavations, demolitions, and general construction activities.
Waste that cannot be transported by regular vehicles and conventional methods.
Finally, hazardous household waste refers to waste marked with an asterisk in the European Waste Catalogue (chemicals, fertilizers, solvents).
Toxic – hazardous waste refers to:
All waste containing substances that pose risks to health, safety, and the environment after disposal (agricultural or human-use medicines, radioactive, explosive, corrosive, toxic substances, etc.), as specified in Ministerial Decision 13588/725/06 (Government Gazette B’ 383/06), titled “Measures, conditions, and restrictions for the management of hazardous waste.”
Hospital and healthcare facility waste, excluding that which originates from operating rooms, maternity wards, microbiological laboratories, hospitals, or departments for infectious diseases, which must be incinerated in special incinerators.
Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) includes materials that, with proper treatment, provide raw materials again. Their type is determined by the Unified Waste Management Organization, such as:
a) Glass containers (water, alcoholic beverages, juices, soft drinks, food jars).
b) Paper packaging, paper bags, cardboard boxes, printed paper (newspapers, magazines, books), paper containers for liquid products (milks, juices).
c) Plastic packaging (water, plastic bottles, soft drinks, yogurts, detergents, cleaning products, shampoos, shower gels, etc.), plastic bags, plastic toys, etc.
d) Metal packaging made of aluminum or tinplate (soft drinks, beers, evaporated milk, cans, etc.).
e) Accumulators (batteries) of all kinds, large electrical appliances (refrigerators, washing machines, electric stoves), small appliances (air conditioners, lighting items, telecommunications devices, information technology equipment, electrical-electronic tools and toys), light bulbs, medical devices, vehicle exhaust catalysts, motor vehicle tires, oils of all kinds (frying oils, used fats - mineral oils).
With the proper sorting of recyclable materials, the final volume of waste directed to sanitary landfills is significantly reduced.
Residential Areas: These are self-contained spaces, including housing complexes, where individuals or families reside permanently or temporarily. The owners of the residences are responsible for cleanliness and compliance with the provisions of this Regulation. For common areas in residential complexes, the managers are responsible. If there is no manager, all the owners of apartments and stores in the building are considered responsible.
Businesses – Stores – Offices: These are self-contained spaces where various types of businesses, including workshops, are operated. The following individuals are responsible for cleanliness and compliance with this Regulation, depending on the case:
a) For personal businesses, the owner or the Director.
b) For Public Limited Companies, the President, Vice-President, Managing Director, or Authorized Officer, and the General Director.
c) For Limited and General Partnerships, as well as Limited Liability Companies, the Manager.
d) For Cooperatives, the President and members of the Board of Directors.
e) For Associations, the President and members of the Board of Directors.Plots: These are undeveloped areas, whether fenced or not, inside or outside the city plan. The owner, tenant, or possessor of the plot is responsible for cleanliness and compliance with the provisions of this Regulation.
Industrial and Business Units: These are covered or open spaces used by businesses for production activities and supporting actions. The person responsible for cleanliness and compliance with the provisions of this Regulation is designated by the unit's management, with a decision communicated simultaneously to the Municipality. If no such person is designated, the owner and the director are considered responsible.
Under Construction Buildings: The responsible party is the natural person or the legal representative of the legal entity in whose name the corresponding building permit has been issued.
Vehicles: The responsible party for cleanliness and compliance with this Regulation is the natural person or legal representative of the legal entity in whose name the vehicle’s registration permit has been issued. For public vehicles, the responsible person is the Head of the Movement Office, and in the absence of such an office, the Head of the corresponding service to which the vehicle is assigned and from which movement orders are issued.
Transfer of Responsibility: The responsible parties mentioned above can appoint, in writing, a specific person who lives or works in the same space and accepts responsibility for cleanliness and compliance with the provisions of this Regulation. To be valid, both the assigner and the assignee must sign the document before the competent employee of the Cleanliness Service or before the Police Authority. The document must be certified, and a certified copy must be submitted to the Cleanliness Service by the concerned party.
Absentee Owners: An owner of a plot who is absent for more than a year from their property is required to assign a third party to take responsibility for compliance with the provisions of this Regulation.
General Obligation: All residents, visitors, public and private sector entities, as well as Public Enterprises and Organizations (DEKO), are obliged to comply with this Regulation.
Waste management refers to the collection, transportation, sorting, storage, disposal, and necessary processing activities for the reuse, recovery, or recycling of raw materials. More specifically, it includes:
a) "Collection": The gathering, classification into categories based on their physical or chemical properties, and the mixing of waste for transportation. The concept of collection also includes the gathering/placement of waste in containers until their transportation takes place.
b) "Source separation": All methods and processes of initial collection of materials for recycling, reuse, or recovery.
c) "Collection": The total set of activities involved in moving waste from the collection points or areas to disposal, recovery, or transshipment areas.
d) "Transshipment": The activities of moving waste from the collection points or areas to other transportation means, possibly involving compression (this definition includes mobile or stationary transshipment stations).
e) "Temporary storage": The storage of waste for a certain period in an approved area or facility until it is transferred to an approved treatment or disposal facility.
f) "Disposal": All activities in the final management and disposal area, aiming to safeguard public health and the environment, including recycling, reuse, recovery, and energy production processes.
Waste producer refers to any natural or legal person whose activity produces waste (primary producer), or any person performing pre-treatment, mixing, or other operations that alter the nature or composition of waste.
HIERARCHY OF CHOICES FOR SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
The collection, transportation, and disposal of non-bulky municipal waste shall be carried out daily, seven days a week, based on a schedule established by the Sanitation Service.
The collection, removal, transportation, and disposal of municipal waste within the traditional settlement shall be carried out daily according to a schedule established by the Sanitation Service.
The Municipality implements a waste separation program for recycling.
The Municipality is obliged to:
a) Inform citizens about waste collection vehicle schedules and street sweeper routes, as well as any changes.
b) Provide information on emergency sanitation measures when required due to weather conditions or local particularities.
c) Maintain a separate schedule for the special bin-washing vehicles of the Sanitation Service, following waste removal.
d) Ensure that the municipality's stormwater drains are clean on the outside.
e) Take care to protect the health and safety of the employees of the Sanitation Service.
f) Publish and notify this Regulation, as specified in the relevant provisions of the Code of Municipalities and Communities.
The collection and removal of waste classified as toxic-hazardous or governed by special health regulations do not fall under the Municipality’s jurisdiction.
The maintenance and cleaning of the sewerage network are the responsibility of DEYAM.
The cleaning of stations allocated to Public Transport Operators (e.g. KTEL, TAXI, etc.) is the responsibility of the respective operators.
The cleaning of open spaces owned by private or other public entities is the responsibility of their owners. By exception, the Municipality may carry out cleaning of such areas for reasons of public health or fire safety, as stipulated in Article 94, paragraph 26 of Law 3852/2010.
In cases of force majeure or implementation of emergency measures for reasons of public order or suspension of waste disposal facility operations (e.g. landfills), the Municipality, after informing citizens, may partially or entirely modify or suspend waste collection programs until the emergency measures are lifted or the disposal sites resume operation.
The removal and transportation of bulky or heavy vehicles or any kind of abandoned machinery is the responsibility of the owner.
The management of liquid waste discharged into sewer networks, soil, or water bodies, as well as gaseous waste emitted into the atmosphere, does not fall under the Municipality’s jurisdiction. In such cases, the Municipality is obliged to assist in mobilizing the competent authorities to address potential issues and to identify the offender.
All citizens must contribute to the smooth operation of waste collection by compressing their waste as much as possible and placing it in the bins as close as possible in time to the scheduled collection time set by the Cleaning Service for each area.
The placement of waste on the sidewalk is prohibited for the protection of pedestrians and vehicles, as well as to prevent leakage of materials to safeguard public health.
Those responsible for the waste of premises, as defined in Article 7 of this Regulation, must be informed about the waste collection schedule established by the Municipality for their neighborhood. At the time the garbage truck passes, they must have their waste packed in durable plastic bags and placed inside the mechanical collection bin provided by the Municipality during the scheduled collection hours, according to the program set by the Municipality.
The placement of waste during nighttime hours is strictly prohibited in all cases.
The placement of waste in the bins is allowed from 06:00 to 18:00 in the afternoon.
Bins are placed in specific locations following an on-site inspection by the Municipality’s Cleaning Service. Also, bins are placed at any building deemed necessary by the Service to meet collection needs. The Cleaning Service is responsible for moving or changing the location, permanently or temporarily, of the bins. Any interference in creating space for bin placement is prohibited.
The posting of stickers, advertising posters, and graffiti on bins or other temporary waste storage means is prohibited.
Professional premises with increased waste volume (supermarkets, food service establishments, etc.), where the Municipality does not provide or cannot install bins, are required to install bins that meet the specifications of those already installed by the Municipality and in number and capacity according to the instructions of the Cleaning Service.
For reasons related to the island’s aesthetics and public health, placing garbage outside the bins is not allowed. In case of a strike, citizens are advised not to place their waste in the bins but to keep it in a private space to avoid excessive pollution. Those found violating this provision will be subject to the current Cleaning Regulation.
Those responsible for mass catering establishments (restaurants, kitchens, cafés, ouzeries, grills, fast-food outlets, or any other enterprise or public/private body involved in food service and catering) must ensure their waste is thoroughly drained before placing it in garbage bags and under no circumstances should it be dragged on the roadway, causing pollution.
In areas where there are no mechanical waste collection bins, those responsible must not abandon the waste on the sidewalk or roadway, but are obliged to transport it to the nearest mechanical collection bins.
Mechanical waste collection bins must be covered with their lid and remain closed between the temporary storage of waste and its collection by the Municipality’s cleaning crews.
It is forbidden to dispose of liquid waste or waste that could cause pollution or damage to the bin (sticky or toxic substances, etc.), materials or substances that could cause a fire in the bin (lit cigarettes or cigarette butts, ashes, etc.), or materials that could excessively increase the bin’s weight (rubble, soil, mud, etc.) and cause damage to the bins and the lifting mechanisms of the garbage trucks.
Climbing on mechanical collection bins and the rummaging through existing waste in them by unauthorized individuals is prohibited to ensure personal safety and prevent pollution of the immediate environment.
- Bulky municipal waste does not belong to the category of “household” waste, but constitutes a special category and is the responsibility of the person who produces it.
Such waste must not be abandoned anywhere, but the instructions of the Cleaning Service must be followed. - This waste is collected by the Cleaning Service, provided it has the means and the capacity for its collection. This is implemented after communication between the responsible producers and the Cleaning Service, taking into account any issues that may arise in transporting and disposing of the above waste (large volume, hazardous nature, etc.).
- In the event that the Cleaning Service is able to transport such waste, the responsible producers are obliged:
a) To prepare the items for delivery in the condition and packaging agreed upon with the Cleaning Service.
b) Not to place them on the sidewalk, roadway, or public spaces beforehand, but only after prior arrangement and according to the instructions of the Cleaning Service regarding the day, time, and place where the items to be collected should be temporarily placed.
c) The items must be placed in an appropriate spot so that their collection is facilitated. - Otherwise, it is considered that public space is being occupied and the relevant provisions of this Regulation apply, specifically as provided in Chapter 1, paragraph 2.1, i.e., a fine of one thousand Euros [1,000€] for violators.
- Specifically for bulky waste originating from shops, offices, etc., those responsible are obliged to have previously minimized the volume of all types of packaging waste placed for collection (cardboard boxes, wooden crates, etc.) by compression or other suitable means (tying, folding, etc.). If there are recyclable parts, they are required to place them in the recycling bin.
- In all other cases, the instructions and guidelines from the Cleaning Service must be followed.
The Municipality of Mykonos uses underground waste compression systems in heavily burdened areas of the city (where the Municipality deems it necessary to relieve the regular waste and recycling bins).
2. For the proper functioning of the underground bins, citizens and professionals of the Municipality are asked to support this effort by following specific instructions, in order to keep the surrounding area clean.
a) Not to throw waste outside the bins.
b) Not to dirty the bins either externally or at their openings.
c) To use well-sealed bags.
d) To reduce the volume of packaging so that it can enter the ground-level inlets.
e) Not to leave bags or packaging outside the underground bins.
f) Not to throw bulky items into the underground bins.
Waste resulting from gardening work does not fall into the category of "household" waste, but constitutes a special category and is the responsibility of the person who produces it.
2. In cases where gardening waste is of large volume, it is collected only after prior communication between the responsible parties and the Cleaning Service, and provided that no other treatment program is implemented in the area.
Tree branches, shrubs, etc., must be packed in light bundles tied with strong string for easy loading. They must not be placed loosely on the pavement or without prior arrangement with the Cleaning Service.
3. Otherwise, it is considered that they occupy public space and the provisions of this Regulation apply, specifically those of Chapter 1 and in particular paragraph 2.2, i.e., a fine of five hundred Euros [500€] for violators.
4. Soil residues must be removed by the responsible parties using their own means. Mixing with household waste or uncontrolled disposal is prohibited.
1. In cases where the Municipality has the infrastructure and the capability to collect special waste, it collects such waste according to a special program announced to those concerned, who in turn are obliged to pay a special collection fee to the Municipality. Furthermore, they are subject to the same obligations as those responsible for bulky municipal waste. Otherwise, it is considered that they occupy public space and the provisions of this Regulation apply.
2. In cases where the Municipality does not have the capability to collect, transport, and dispose of special waste, the responsible parties of small industries, workshops, garages, etc., are obliged to remove the waste by their own means. They are also required to keep the waste packaged within the courtyards of their businesses until the day of removal and not to place it on the pavement.
3. The waste from the municipal cemetery, originating from cleaning works of various areas, which resembles household waste, is collected and transported in the usual manner. Waste resulting from exhumations is considered toxic-hazardous and must be packaged and transported in a special manner according to the applicable legislation.
In every construction project, it is the responsibility of the property owner and the construction contractor to post a permit from the Municipality at the construction site for the occupation of the sidewalk or the roadway, if these are used for the deposition of materials. Failure to comply with the above condition results in a fine and the suspension of the works.
Rubble and, in general, waste from excavations, constructions, and demolitions arising from any construction work, small-scale repairs, etc., must be transported under the responsibility and at the expense of the owner, possessor, or holder of the space from which they originate by a properly licensed carrier of Excavation, Construction and Demolition Waste and delivered to approved processing units or to approved recovery or disposal sites, from which the appropriate delivery documentation is issued. For this type of waste, renting appropriate containers (skips) is mandatory. It is forbidden to place them on sidewalks and public spaces without the relevant permit from the Municipality.
In cases where rubble remains on the sidewalk and the person on whose behalf the small-scale repairs are carried out does not remove them in time, it is considered that public space is being occupied and the responsible parties are obliged to pay a special fee and related fine in accordance with the applicable legislation.
It is strictly forbidden to place rubble inside garbage bins, due to the damage it may cause to the mechanical collection bin or the components of the garbage truck.
In cases where rubble is dumped in open areas, such as plots within or outside city plans, streams, etc., it becomes a serious source of pollution and causes significant environmental degradation. Therefore, such actions are strictly prohibited. Offenders of this provision are subject to fines and the penalties provided in Article 16 of JMD 36259/2010 in conjunction with Article 37 of Law 4042/2012.
Those responsible for construction work are obliged to keep the areas around the construction site clean.
Any intervention in the opening of a sidewalk intended for the placement of a garbage bin is prohibited
Special – toxic hazardous waste is collected and transported exclusively by those responsible.
The responsible parties are obliged to:
a) Until the day of collection, keep them packaged in specially protected areas within their property and not dispose of them on the sidewalk, roadway, or any other public spaces.
b) Immediately remove them with their own means.
c) If requested by the competent authorities implementing this Regulation, they must present evidence of the collection and final disposal of special and toxic-hazardous waste.The mixing of special and toxic-hazardous waste with household waste and placing them in bins or other collection means is prohibited. For non-compliance with the provisions of this article, the applicable sanitary or other relevant regulations will be enforced.
The Old Mines constitute an area of special interest for industrial archaeology, and could be promoted as a cultural heritage site with significant value. We all have an obligation to respect the area, and all kinds of waste from residents or visitors must be packaged and placed in the appropriate mechanical waste collection bins located within its boundaries.
The disposal of rubble, solid waste, and pruning debris in the Mines area is strictly prohibited. Those who violate this provision will be fined and subject to the penalties outlined in Article 16 of KYA 36259/2010, in conjunction with Article 37 of Law 4042/2012.
- Reducing the volume of solid waste is an immediate priority for our country, as it is estimated that by 2020, 50% of household waste must be disposed of in certified systems for alternative waste management and utilization.
- The Municipality's goal is to reduce the volume of waste before its final disposal by encouraging the promotion of recycling systems, as its implementation serves two specific priorities: environmental protection and the reduction of the cost of waste collection and disposal in the city.
- The goal of reducing waste volume can be achieved by encouraging rational management and utilization through the reuse of part of the waste, cooperation with certified systems for alternative waste management and utilization, etc.
- Rational management and optimal utilization of waste, packaging materials, and other products aim:
a) Preventing the generation of waste and reducing their overall volume before final disposal.
b) Reusing materials and encouraging cooperation with alternative waste management systems to expand recycling and utilization possibilities.
c) Assuming responsibility for alternative waste management by those who generate it.
d) Highlighting the role of users and consumers as key factors in achieving the above goals. - The Municipality, in accordance with the existing legislative framework, has the ability, independently or in cooperation with other entities, to design and implement programs for alternative management systems, source separation, and recycling.
- The Municipality may organize environmental events (such as World Environment Day, etc.) and publish informational leaflets (on the environment, cleanliness, recycling, etc.) aimed at developing ecological awareness among citizens. For this purpose, it may cooperate with public bodies, universities, scientific institutes, ecological groups, environmental protection municipal associations, neighboring municipalities, other local government bodies, schools, and other professional and social organizations.
The Municipality implements alternative waste management programs in collaboration with approved systems. For the implementation of these programs, the Municipality may continuously develop partnerships with professional and social organizations in the city, various social groups, ecological movements, school and educational communities, and other entities.
The Municipality operates a recycling program, and all residents are obligated to contribute and comply with the existing provisions and the method of collection and disposal of recyclable waste.
The Municipality is obligated to inform residents through special leaflets, regular announcements, and advertising messages about the existence of the recycling program. This includes raising awareness among children and youth on recycling issues, as well as collaborating with volunteer groups and non-profit organizations for this purpose.
The Municipality is not obligated to:
a) Collect large quantities of recyclable materials immediately. Their collection is carried out after communication and coordination with the Cleaning Service within a short time. In other cases, if the responsible producer desires, they may transport the materials themselves to a legal waste-recycling collection site.
b) Collect recyclable materials that are mixed with garbage and other materials such as nylon, Styrofoam, etc. The responsible producers of these wastes must ensure they are clean and free from other contaminants.All residents, professionals, or visitors are obligated to comply with the provisions of this Regulation and the instructions of the Cleaning Service in order to ensure the effective operation of the alternative waste management systems implemented by the Municipality.
For any damage to a bin under any implemented alternative management system, the current Cleaning Regulation is applied.
In businesses where the quantities of recyclable waste are relatively large, the responsible parties must collect them separately from other waste, compress them, and deliver them to the Cleaning Service in accordance with the current collection schedule.
Cartons and similar packaging materials for goods must be placed in the special blue bins. In the case of a very large volume, they should be broken down and packaged into securely bound packages, occupying the smallest possible volume, causing the least possible aesthetic disturbance when exposed for collection, and being free from garbage, nylon, Styrofoam, or other materials.
Generally, municipal waste coming from vehicles (tires, car catalytic converters, etc.), used mineral oils, batteries and accumulators, electrical and electronic devices, excavation materials, are prohibited from being thrown into municipal bins. The responsibility of the responsible parties is to ensure their collection, transport, and recycling, as specifically defined by other provisions.
The disposal by pedestrians or vehicle drivers on the road of useless papers, packages, or other types of packaging, small items, or personal use items is not allowed. The same applies in public and open spaces of the Municipality. The aforementioned items must be disposed of in the existing waste bins, trash containers, or packaging waste management bins, if they are recyclable materials.
Stopping or parking vehicles at street corners or in a manner that obstructs the free access or maneuvering of garbage trucks for scheduled waste collection is prohibited. Also, stopping or parking in front of trash bins in a way that prevents the free movement of waste bins to or from the garbage truck or even the full opening of the bin lids is prohibited. Vehicles will be removed in cooperation with the police department, and fines may be imposed.
Pollution from oils of any kind from vehicles left on the roadway or in other public spaces can cause accidents to pedestrians and vehicles and constitutes a violation of this regulation. Vehicle owners must ensure the good condition of their vehicles and, in the event of a leak, must take care of cleaning the area. In emergency cases, such as leakage after a collision, vehicle owners must immediately notify the relevant authorities.
Health-related businesses, where the production of all types of waste from the consumption of items is observed, must place their waste in the bins and maintain a clean surrounding area.
All types of health-related businesses, where large quantities of all types of waste (organic materials, packaging, etc.) are produced, must package perishable and foul-smelling waste (meat, fish, food leftovers, etc.) in durable bags, seal the bags properly, and place them in the mechanical collection means during the scheduled collection hours according to the schedule set by the Municipality.
The disposal of waste during the night hours is strictly prohibited in all cases. The disposal of waste or packaging outside the bins or other temporary storage means, especially perishable and easily degradable items, is not allowed.
If the volume of waste is large and cannot be handled by the existing collection means, the responsible parties must, for all types of waste and packaging materials placed for collection, first minimize their volume. They must also notify the Cleaning Service and submit a request for the addition of means to meet the needs of their business. The additional means must be placed in a location determined by the Cleaning Service.
All types of mass catering businesses are required to contract with an authorized collector/transport company for used fats and oils, as per the applicable legislation, to whom they will deliver the fats and oils collected in their kitchens.
Businesses such as butcher shops, fishmongers, and corresponding sections of supermarkets must collect the residues of their products and dispose of them in accordance with the applicable legislation by contracting with companies that manage animal waste.
If a recycling program or separate waste stream sorting at the source is implemented in the area, the responsible parties of the above businesses must separately place each type. Failure to comply will result in a fine.
Business owners who use public spaces, with the relevant permit, must keep the spaces clean with their own means, regardless of the cleaning time by the Municipality's crews. They must also provide a suitable temporary waste storage area within their business premises and ensure compliance with health regulations.
Businesses that use, with a permit, municipal and public spaces such as kiosks, cafeterias, pastry shops, restaurants, and related establishments must keep their areas clean 24 hours a day with their own means. They are also obligated to ensure compliance with health regulations. Those who do not comply with this provision will be subject to the present Cleaning Regulation and will be fined accordingly.
If the establishment remains open after the scheduled collection time, the responsible parties must transport any waste with their own means to the designated area or store it in special spaces, adhering to the required health regulations, so that it can be collected according to the area's schedule.
The responsible parties of residences and businesses must ensure the frequent cleaning of their sidewalks and take care of the removal of any weeds that may grow on them. The cleaning of public areas is the responsibility of the municipality.
During the implementation of emergency measures, when required due to weather conditions, local particularities, or extraordinary events, citizens and residents must contact the Municipality’s Civil Protection Service for any necessary information and updates.
The improper deposition, storage, and accumulation of materials, goods, building materials, etc., can cause severe pollution due to the scattering of these materials into the environment. In the permit granted by the Municipality for the occupation of the sidewalk or public space for the deposition, storage, or accumulation of the above materials, the necessary protective measures that the permit holder must take to prevent any risk of scattering must be explicitly stated.
If pollution of the public spaces occurs due to the improper implementation of the above protective measures, penalties as provided by the applicable legislation will be imposed.
The direct disposal of liquid waste onto the roadway or into stormwater drains is prohibited.
The disposal of sewage from tankers into stormwater or wastewater manholes is prohibited.
The illegal connection of households to wastewater or stormwater drains and the illegal connection of stormwater drains to sewage systems is prohibited.
All trucks and generally transport vehicles for dry cargo must have their load fully covered with a tarp. For trucks that do not have their cargo protected, resulting in leakage or spillage of materials onto the road, and for commercial vehicles that leave objects or debris on the roads, the applicable legislation will be enforced.
Waste of any form produced during the loading/unloading of goods must be collected immediately after the completion of each task. Otherwise, the consequences outlined in this Cleanliness Regulation will apply.
Cars, motorcycles, other vehicles, recreational vessels, trailers, and machinery of all kinds, which have been parked for more than ninety (90) days without the permission of the competent service or authority in the same location, are considered solid waste, and the owner must remove them immediately in accordance with the applicable legislation and Presidential Decree 116/2004, as amended. If the violation is detected by the municipality's authorities, the owner will be notified, and if parking continues, it will be considered as occupation of public space, subject to the provisions of Law 1080/80.
The process for collecting an abandoned vehicle is as follows:
a) The competent service identifies the abandoned vehicle and attaches a removal notice. The destruction or removal of the special notice is considered a violation and incurs a fine.
b) The vehicle, if it does not have plates, will be removed after forty-five (45) days. If it has plates, it will be removed after forty-five (45) days and after written notification to relevant authorities (Ministry of Transport, Traffic Police, Tax Office, etc.). Vehicles or machinery moved by their owners to an adjacent location in the same area before the expiration of the deadline are considered to have completed the time from the date of the first registration and will be withdrawn.
c) Abandoned vehicles collected by the Municipality are sent for recycling. In any case, the abandonment of a vehicle or machinery on the roadway or in another public space is a violation and incurs a fine.
The responsible parties for construction works must maintain the areas around the construction site clean for reasons of cleanliness and hygiene.
Any interference with an opening intended for the placement of a waste bin is prohibited.
Regarding debris and generally waste originating from any construction work, minor repairs, etc., the corresponding Article 16 of this Regulation applies.
The owners or companions of pets are required to ensure the immediate cleaning of public or private spaces from the waste created by their pets.
The owners or companions of pets are required, during their walks, to carry special bags and collect the feces created by their pets.
It is prohibited to pollute with spray, paint, or other means the walls of municipal buildings, roads or sidewalks, trash bins or other means of temporary waste storage, monuments, or statues.
It is prohibited to affix or arbitrarily place stickers, advertising posters, signs, or printed materials on utility poles, substations, trees, and trash bins or other means of temporary waste storage.
It is prohibited to place large advertising posters and air banners in public spaces and to arbitrarily throw flyers and advertising materials or place them on car windshields.
The common areas of properties, whether covered or not, must be kept clean by the responsible parties and with every suitable means, even if the waste comes from third parties.
In the event that it is found that the private space is unclean, constitutes a source of infection, or causes unpleasant odors and risks to public health, the Municipality, after a relevant written warning, may proceed with the cleaning of private spaces, according to the applicable regulations, and charge the cleaning costs to the responsible party.
Owners, tenants, or holders of plots or other open spaces within urban areas, or owners of plots or other open spaces, are required (according to the fire brigade regulation FEK 724/87, Volume B') to clear them of dry grasses and remove any flammable materials within them to prevent the risk of fire.
Owners, tenants, or holders of plots or open spaces within urban areas, towns, and settlements, and within a distance of up to 100 meters from their boundaries, must always keep them free of waste, periodically clean them, and fence them as stated in Fire Brigade Regulation No. 4/2012 (FEK 1346B/2012), which ratified Regulation 4/1987 (FEK 742B/1987), as mentioned in Section S.8 of Annex 1.
If the responsible parties continue to disregard the relevant recommendations, the Municipality has the right, after a relevant notice, to intervene by cleaning them and charging the related cost to the owners, tenants, or holders, as well as imposing the legally prescribed fine. According to Law 3852/2010, Article 94, Paragraph 26, in case of non-compliance by the obligated parties, the municipality is obliged to conduct an ex officio cleaning. A fine is imposed on those who do not comply, which constitutes revenue for the respective municipality, and the equal related cleaning cost is charged to them, along with a criminal charge under Article 433 of the Penal Code.
In case the owner is unknown to the Municipality, the notice is posted on the property, and after the deadline expires, the above measures apply.
Outdoor burning of branches and grasses is prohibited from May to October for owners, tenants, or holders of plots or open spaces within urban areas, towns, and settlements, and within a distance of up to 100 meters from their boundaries, in accordance with the applicable Fire Brigade Regulations. During the remaining months, it is permitted, provided that measures for fire protection have been taken (continuous monitoring, water readiness, choosing a day with no wind, etc.).
A local waste management plan has been developed and approved by the Municipal Council, which analyzes the current situation in the Municipality of Mykonos regarding cleanliness, sets goals for waste management, and proposes a specific plan to achieve them. The plan is harmonized with the Regional and National Waste Management Plans. Given that its implementation depends on both economic and regulatory factors at the regional and national levels, it is expected to require adjustments.
According to the provisions of Article 79, paragraph 2 of Law 3463/06 (Government Gazette A' 114/06) of the Code of Municipalities and Communities and Article 72 of Law 3852/10 (Government Gazette A' 87/10), the determination of the provisions for the imposition of fines for cleanliness compliance, as well as the amount of the fine for each case, is a decision of the Municipal Council.
CHAPTER I Residents' Obligations
1.1. Producers of such waste are required to have their waste packaged in strong and durable plastic bags that are securely and permanently sealed at the top, in order to prevent the scattering or leakage of the contents and the emission of unpleasant odors. The waste should only be disposed of within the Municipality’s collection bins (green bins). In case there is no waste bin or it is full, the waste must be placed in the nearest available bin or stored within their private property until a bin becomes available. Unauthorized dumping of waste outside of bins is prohibited. Disposal of this waste into recycling bins is prohibited.
In case of non-compliance with the above:
Fine for offenders: 1,000 Euros and 500 Euros for beaches.
1.2. The disposal of household waste bags, as well as large-sized waste, in small waste bins is prohibited.
Fine for offenders: 200 Euros
1.3. In cases of a strike by the waste collection service or generally when the scheduled waste collection is not carried out for a sufficient period due to force majeure, residents are responsible for storing their waste in suitable private spaces.
In case of non-compliance with the above:
Fine for offenders: 200 Euros
1.4. The abandonment or disposal of dead animals in waste bins or near them is prohibited.
Fine for offenders: 500 Euros
1.5. Unauthorized disposal of small waste outside of collection bins is prohibited, in order to prevent waste from being scattered on the street, sidewalk, or in public spaces.
Fine for offenders: 200 Euros
1.6. Disposal of any kind of waste from moving or parked vehicles is prohibited, in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Highway Code (KOK).
Fine for offenders: 200 Euros
1.7. The transportation of waste to collection bins in such a manner (dragging of waste bags, using perforated bags, etc.) that causes any kind of pollution is prohibited.
Fine for offenders: 200 Euros
2.1. Interested parties must comply with the provisions of Article 12. Therefore, the abandonment of bulky items without prior coordination with the Municipality is prohibited.
Fine for offenders: 1,000 Euros
2.2. For the remains of gardening work such as dry leaves, grass, branches, shrubs, etc., those responsible must package them in plastic bags or bundles and place them in the collection bins in such a manner that they do not fully occupy the available space in the bins. The disposal of branch pruning products near or outside the bins is prohibited. If the volume of branch pruning products is large, the procedure described in Article 14 will be followed.
Fine for offenders: 500 Euros
2.3. Specifically for businesses, offices, etc., those responsible are required to minimize the volume of all types of packaging waste and recyclable waste (cardboard boxes, wooden boxes, etc.) placed for collection by compressing or bundling them. All recyclable waste must be placed only in recycling bins or in locations designated by the Municipality of Mykonos' cleaning service. Unauthorized disposal of recyclable waste, as well as disposal in green bins for mixed household waste, is prohibited.
In case of non-compliance with the above:
Fine for offenders: 500 Euros
CHAPTER II Other provisions concerning the cleanliness of municipal outdoor spaces and environmental protection
1.1. It is prohibited to throw lit cigarettes into waste collection bins and small waste bins, as well as to throw any material that could damage the waste collection equipment. It is also prohibited to deposit liquid waste in waste bins. Furthermore, it is prohibited to stick stickers, advertising posters, or write slogans on waste bins.
Fine for offenders: 200 Euros
For any of the above violations (partial or total destruction of bins or other temporary waste storage means, as a result of collision, negligence, or vandalism, as well as partial or total damage to the lifting mechanisms of garbage trucks), in addition to the fine mentioned below, the offender will be charged with the cost of restoration or purchase of a new bin according to the relevant expertise of the Cleaning Department.
1.2. Municipal public equipment (benches, railings, lighting poles, bus stops, bins, compactors, trash cans, signs, flower beds, playground equipment, etc.) must be kept clean, and intentional damage or pollution is prohibited.
Fine for offenders: 200 Euros
In addition to the fine, the offender will be charged with the cost of restoration or purchase, as applicable.
1.3. Statues, monuments, and any space or architectural element of cultural heritage must be kept clean. Pollution and damage, including the writing of words or phrases, depiction of images, or any other form of damage to monuments, statues, archaeological sites, or any surface in a public space, as well as any space or architectural element protected by the current legislation for its natural beauty or historical value, is prohibited.
Fine for offenders: 300 Euros
In addition to the fine, the offender will be charged with the cost of restoration, as applicable. The imposition of the fine does not remove the Municipality's right to take legal action against the offenders for civil restoration and criminal punishment in case of destruction.
1.4. It is prohibited to throw dirty water (soapy water – muddy water) in municipal public areas (playgrounds, public properties, etc.).
Fine for offenders: 100 Euros
1.5. It is prohibited to throw lubricating oils from vehicle workshops resulting from vehicle maintenance and repairs, cooking oils, battery liquids, and generally any liquid waste subject to special management regulations into the sewage network and the stormwater drainage system.
Fine for offenders: 1,000 Euros
1.6. The placement of bins is the responsibility of the Cleaning Department, which is also the only competent authority for the relocation or change of their position (permanent or temporary). Intentional movement of any waste collection equipment is prohibited.
Fine for offenders: 100 Euros
1.7. It is prohibited to obstruct waste collection by blocking access to the collection equipment through parking vehicles or any other means.
Fine for offenders: 100 Euros
2.1. The cleaning managers of each business are required to keep their storefronts and the areas of their leased outdoor seating clean and to contribute to the cleanliness of the sidewalks and streets in front of their business. They must collect all types of waste generated by the consumption of their store’s items (wrapping papers, leftovers, sauces, liquids, cigarette boxes, cigarette butts, etc.) to ensure that the store and the area in front of it are always clean.
In case of non-compliance:
Fine for offenders: 300 Euros
2.2. It is prohibited to discharge cooking oils and fats from food establishments into the sewage and stormwater drainage network, as well as any other liquid waste that could cause environmental pollution.
Fine for offenders: 2,000 Euros
3.1. The owners or tenants of plots are required to keep them free of waste at all times. For this purpose, they must fence the area and carry out periodic cleaning and clearing. According to Firefighting Decree No. 4/2012, the owners or any kind of users of plots and other open spaces located within the boundaries of settlements or near them (within a distance of up to one hundred (100) meters) are required to clear them of dry grass and remove any other flammable materials within them. In the aforementioned areas, it is prohibited to light fires during the fire prevention period. Offenders are prosecuted and punished according to the provisions of Article 433 of the Penal Code. If the responsible parties continue to disregard after related warnings, the Municipality has the right to intervene by cleaning the plot.
Fine for offenders: 2,000 Euros
Additionally, fines and criminal prosecution are imposed on the responsible parties according to the provisions of paragraph 26 of Article 94 of Law 3852/2010.
3.2. All properties, whether inhabited or not, must be kept clean under the responsibility of the respective responsible parties. Specifically, buildings that are uninhabited should not be used as storage for useless materials. These areas must be cleaned of unnecessary items, waste, or other objects, and should be kept closed so as not to become breeding grounds for rodents, animals, or insects. For this purpose, responsible parties must ensure the secure guarding of their properties (fencing of open spaces, sufficient security for open areas, adequate security of entrances, windows, skylights, air vents, etc.).
In case of non-compliance:
Fine for offenders: 2,000 Euros
3.3. The common areas of residential and business buildings (arcades, green spaces, courtyards) whether covered or not, must be kept clean under the care of the responsible parties and by any appropriate means, even if the waste originates from third parties.
In case of non-compliance:
Fine for offenders: 500 Euros
4.1. Disposal – Dumping of rubble in unauthorized areas or facilities
Fine for offenders: 5,000 Euros
4.2. Disposal of rubble in garbage bins
Fine for offenders: 1,000 Euros, plus the cost of replacing the bin in case of damage.
Those transporting construction materials or rubble must ensure that the materials or rubble do not scatter on the streets, in accordance with the applicable Road Traffic Code.
In case of non-compliance:
Fine for offenders: 400 Euros
Owners or handlers of pet animals are required to immediately clean up the waste and impurities of their animals when they pollute public spaces, particularly when it concerns playgrounds or other public spaces hosting children, courtyards or entrances to schools, daycare centers, churchyards, or public buildings and archaeological sites.
In case of non-compliance:
Fine for offenders: 100 Euros according to Article 21 of Law 4039/2012
CHAPTER III Liquid Waste
1.1. The discharge of liquid waste from septic tanks, washing machines, kitchens, softeners, swimming pools, and generally from any space or due to any work into roads, stormwater drains, public spaces, or open private areas is prohibited.
Fine for offenders: 2,000 Euros
1.2. Violation is also considered negligence in the emptying of septic tanks or improper maintenance, resulting in the leakage of septic waste into the roads and stormwater drains. In the case of rented properties, the tenant is primarily responsible for violations described in this article.
Fine for offenders: 500 Euros
1.3. The disposal of septic waste by septic tank cleaning companies into streams, public spaces, as well as into stormwater drains or sewage systems is prohibited.
In case of non-compliance:
Fine for offenders: 5,000 Euros
For all the above cases, in the event of recidivism within the same year, the respective fine increases by 100%.
The Municipality may adjust the amounts of the fines through a decision of the Municipal Council after a proposal from the Economic Committee.
CHAPTER IV Procedure for Imposing Fines
The Municipal Council shall establish a Committee for the Monitoring and Implementation of this Regulation. Pursuant to Article 81 of Law 4172/2013, the Municipal Council shall also appoint municipal employees who will be responsible for monitoring compliance with the Regulation. These employees shall detect any violations by residents or citizens through regular or extraordinary inspections. Upon identifying a violation, the employees shall draft a confirmation report, which shall be sent to the aforementioned Committee for Monitoring and Implementation of the Regulation. The Committee shall then summon the offender to provide explanations within a reasonable deadline.
If the Committee accepts the offender’s explanations, the confirmation report of the violation shall be cancelled. Otherwise, the report shall be forwarded to the Mayor or the competent Deputy Mayor for the imposition of the applicable fine. The Decision shall be notified to the offender in accordance with Article 48 et seq. of the Code of Administrative Procedure and to the Municipality’s Financial Department, which shall proceed with the collection of the fine.
Citizens shall have the right to appeal the Fine Imposition Decisions before the competent Administrative Courts within the legal deadline.
This Regulation applies to squares, streets, groves, sidewalks, municipal and private plots, beaches, and any other space where waste of any kind, quality, or quantity is generated and located within the boundaries of the Municipality of Mykonos.
Local organizations and residents of the island, as well as pedestrians, vehicle drivers, and competent public health, police, and other legally authorized authorities, are obliged to assist the above-mentioned services in carrying out their mission as effectively as possible.
The current Municipal and Community Code (Law 3463/2006), particularly Articles 75 on the exercise of powers of municipalities and communities, and 79 on the issuance of local regulatory decisions and the imposition of fines.
The Health Regulation No. ΕΙΒ 301/10.2.1964 (Government Gazette 63) "Health Regulation on the collection, removal, and disposal of waste."
Law 1491/1984 (Government Gazette 173/1984, Issue A).
Presidential Decree 283/1985 (Government Gazette 106/1985, Issue A), Criminal Code (Articles 420, 421, 427, 428).
Law 1650/1986 "On Environmental Protection," as amended (Government Gazette A’160/15-16.10.1986).
Law 998/1979 "On the protection of forests and forested areas of the country."
The Firefighting Regulation 4/2012/Gov. Gazette 1346/B/25.4.2012, which replaced the Firefighting Regulation 4/1987 (Article 1).
Presidential Decree 517/1991 (Government Gazette 202/1991, Issue A), Technical specifications, necessary equipment, and supplementation of Presidential Decree 247/91.
Presidential Decree 410/1995 for the Municipal and Community Code, as it stands today, particularly Article 24 thereof.
Joint Ministerial Decision 73537/1438/1995 (Government Gazette 781/1995, Issue B), Management of batteries and accumulators containing certain hazardous substances.
Law 2307/95, Committee for the Amicable Settlement of Disputes.
Joint Ministerial Decision 69728/824/1996 (Government Gazette 358/1996, Issue A), "Measures and terms for the management of solid waste," which was repealed by H.P. 5910/2727 (Government Gazette 1909/03).
Law 2696/1999 (Government Gazette A’ 57), "On sanctions of the Road Traffic Code."
Ministerial Decision Η.Π. 13588/725/2006 "Measures, terms, and restrictions for the management of hazardous waste in compliance with the provisions of Directive 91/689/EEC on hazardous waste of the Council of December 12, 1991." Replaces Ministerial Decision 19396/71546/1997 on "Measures and terms for the management of hazardous waste" (Government Gazette 604/1997, Issue B) (Government Gazette B’383/28-3-2006) (as last amended by Ministerial Decision 8668/2007, Government Gazette B’287/2-3-2007).
Law 2939/2001 on alternative management of packaging and other products.
Law 2946/01 (Government Gazette 224/8-10-2001, Issue A'), "Outdoor Advertising, Municipal and Community Confederations, and other provisions."
Joint Ministerial Decision Η.Π. 37591/2031/2003 (Government Gazette 1788/02-12-2003, Issue B), "Determination of terms, conditions, specifications, and procedures for the placement of specifically designed A.D.A.: BEA1ΩΡ3-PFA frames for outdoor commercial advertising, according to Law 2946/2001."
Joint Ministerial Decision 5910/2727/2003 (Government Gazette B’ 1909/22-12-03). "Measures and terms for the management of solid waste."
Law 3170/2003 "Companion Animals." Stray companion animals and other provisions. Law 4039/2-2-2012 "For owned and stray companion animals and the protection of animals from exploitation or use for profit," as amended by Law 4235/2014 (Government Gazette 32A’ 11/2/2014).
Presidential Decree 116/2004 "On end-of-life vehicles."
Presidential Decree 117/2004 "On the recycling of electrical and electronic items."
Ministerial Decision 14/7/2004 (Government Gazette 1056, Issue B') for the recycling of portable batteries up to 1500g.
Law 4042/2012 (Government Gazette A’24/13-02-2012) "Criminal protection of the environment."
Law 3852/2010 (Government Gazette 872010, Issue A’), New Architecture of Local Government and Decentralized Administration – "Kallikratis Program" in combination with Article 22 of the Sanitary Regulation of the Attica-Voiotia Law (Government Gazette 275/B’/10-12-1938).
Decision 14160/16-06-2006 of the Organization of Popular Markets.
Ministerial Decision Η.Π. 13588/725/ΕΦΕΚ725/Β΄/28-3-2006 "Management of hazardous waste with the environmental principle 'the polluter pays' in combination with the provisions of Articles 2 and 3 of Presidential Decree 82/2004 (Government Gazette A’64/02-03-2004)."
Decision of the Council of December 22, 1994, on the preparation of the list of hazardous waste in accordance with Article 1, paragraph 4 of Directive 91/689/EEC on hazardous waste (94/904/EEC).
Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 of the European Parliament and Council of October 3, 2002, on the determination of sanitary rules concerning animal by-products not intended for human consumption.
Law 2323/1995 "Outdoor commerce and other provisions."
Law 1080/20-22.10.80 (Government Gazette 246A'), "Amendments and other provisions of the local government revenue law and related provisions."
Law 2364/95 (Government Gazette 252/6-2-95), Article 7, paragraph 3.
Ministerial Decision ΕΙβ 221/1965 – On the disposal of sewage and industrial waste.
Any other related provision.
Based on the above valid legal framework, the current Cleanliness Regulation was drafted, which does not affect the general provisions of the related legislation, health, police, and other special provisions, and aims at defining the rights and obligations of citizens on matters of cleanliness and the environment.
European Waste Catalogue (EWC) according to the Annex of Decision 2000/532/EC, as amended by Decisions 2001/118/EC, 2001/119/EC, and 2001/573/EC of the European Commission. The concept of solid (non-hazardous) waste does not include waste that is marked with an asterisk (*) and is classified as potentially hazardous waste.
20 MUNICIPAL WASTE (HOUSEHOLD WASTE AND SIMILAR WASTE FROM COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES, INDUSTRIES, AND INSTITUTIONS), INCLUDING SEPARATELY COLLECTED PARTS
20 01 separately collected fractions
20 01 01 paper and cardboard
20 01 02 glass
20 01 08 biodegradable kitchen and garden waste
20 01 10 clothes
20 01 11 textiles
20 01 13* solvents
20 01 14* acids
20 01 15* alkaline wastes
20 01 17* photographic chemicals
20 01 19* herbicides
20 01 21* fluorescent tubes and other waste containing mercury
20 01 22 aerosols
20 01 23* discarded equipment containing chlorofluorocarbons
20 01 25 edible oils and fats
20 01 26* oils and fats other than those mentioned in 20 01 25
20 01 27* paints, inks, adhesives, and resins containing hazardous substances
20 01 28 paints, inks, adhesives, and resins other than those mentioned in 20 01 27
20 01 29* detergents containing hazardous substances
20 01 30 detergents other than those mentioned in 20 01 29
20 01 31* cytotoxic and cytostatic pharmaceuticals
20 01 32 pharmaceuticals other than those mentioned in 20 01 31
20 01 33* batteries and accumulators and mixed batteries and accumulators containing such batteries
20 01 34 batteries and accumulators other than those mentioned in 20 01 33
20 01 35* discarded electrical and electronic equipment other than those mentioned in 20 01 21 and 20 01 23 containing hazardous constituents (hazardous components from electrical and electronic equipment may include accumulators and batteries and are classified as hazardous, mercury switches, glass from cathode ray tubes, and other types of activated glass, etc.)
20 01 36 discarded electrical and electronic equipment other than those mentioned in 20 01 21, 20 01 23, and 20 01 35
20 01 37* wood containing hazardous substances
20 01 38 wood other than that mentioned in 20 01 37
20 01 39 plastics
20 01 40 metals
20 01 41 waste from chimney cleaning
20 01 99 other wastes not specified elsewhere
20 02 garden and park waste (including cemetery waste)
20 02 01 biodegradable waste
20 02 02 soil and stones
20 02 03 other non-biodegradable waste
20 03 other municipal waste
20 03 01 mixed municipal waste
20 03 02 waste from markets
20 03 03 residues from street cleaning
20 03 04 septic tank sludge
20 03 06 waste from cleaning of wastewater
20 03 07 bulky waste
20 03 99 municipal waste not specified elsewhere
Packaging Recycling: The Ministry of Environment and Energy (YPEXODE), with Ministerial Decision 10645 (Government Gazette 391/03), approves the Collective Alternative Packaging Waste Management System (ΣΣΕΔΣ), organized by the Hellenic Recycling Company (EEAA), which involves the collection, transport, reuse, and recovery of packaging waste. Packaging made of paper, glass, plastic, aluminum, and steel without residues, as well as printed materials (newspapers, magazines, books) should be placed in the designated blue recycling bins. Specifically, businesses (supermarkets, shopping malls, etc.) with large amounts of recyclable materials must minimize their volume before these materials are sent for recycling. For large quantities of recyclable materials, coordination with the relevant Cleaning Service is required.
Recycling of Electrical and Electronic Equipment: According to Presidential Decrees 117 (Government Gazette A' 82/04) "Measures, terms, and program for the alternative management of waste from electrical and electronic equipment" and 15 (Government Gazette A' 12/06) "Amendment of Presidential Decree 117 (Government Gazette A' 82/04), in compliance with Directive 2003/108 amending Directive 2002/96 on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE)," as well as Ministerial Decision 105134/ Government Gazette 905/04 of YPEXODE, the Collective Alternative Waste Management Systems for Electrical and Electronic Equipment "Device Recycling SA" and the Collective System for the Alternative Management of Lighting Equipment and Bulbs "Photocycling SA" were approved. Electrical and electronic equipment waste, as well as lighting equipment and bulbs, should not be disposed of in regular municipal waste bins or discarded indiscriminately in plots or public spaces. There are special municipal collection points for retired equipment, and interested parties must contact the Cleaning Service.
Battery Recycling: According to Presidential Decree 115 (Government Gazette A' 80/04) "Management of electrical accumulators and batteries containing certain hazardous substances. Measures, terms, and program for the alternative management of used electrical accumulators and batteries," and Ministerial Decision 106155/ Government Gazette 1056/04 of YPEXODE, the Collective Alternative Management System for Portable Electrical Batteries and Accumulators (ΣΣΕΔΦΗΣΣ) and in short (AFIS) was approved. Portable electrical batteries (batteries) are collected in special battery recycling bins located in municipal buildings and schools. Any citizen or business owner wishing to have a collection bin for batteries may contact the Cleaning Service.
Used Cooking Oils and Fats: Used cooking oils must not be disposed of in the sewer system as liquid waste, as this causes severe blockage problems in pipelines. Owners of restaurants, fast food outlets, taverns, etc., must ensure that these oils are directed to a certified alternative management system. In any case, they must present agreements or invoices with the contracted certified Alternative Management System upon request by the Cleaning Service.
Recycling of Mineral Oils: According to Presidential Decree 82 (Government Gazette A' 64/04) "Establishment of measures and terms for the management of used mineral oils. Measures, terms, and program for the alternative management of waste lubricating oils," the process for the reuse of mineral oils is defined. Owners of vehicle repair shops, fuel stations, etc., where old oils are changed in vehicles, as well as those destined for industrial use, must ensure that used lubricating oils are directed to a certified Alternative Management System. Distributors and final sellers of lubricating oils are obliged to trade oils that are included in an Alternative Management System. In any case, they must present agreements or invoices with the contracted certified Alternative Management System upon request by the Cleaning Service.
Recycling of Tires: According to Presidential Decree 109 (Government Gazette A' 75/04) "Measures and terms for the alternative management of used vehicle tires. Program for their alternative management" and Ministerial Decision 106157/ Government Gazette 1145/04 of YPEXODE, the Collective Alternative Waste Management System for Old Tires "Eco-Elastika" was approved. Owners of vehicle repair shops, tire distributors, and sellers, where old tires are changed in vehicles, as well as motorcycle dealerships, must participate in the tire alternative management system to ensure that old tires are directed to a certified Alternative Management System. Distributors and final sellers of tires are required to trade tires that belong to a certified system. Buyers leave their old tires for disposal and recycling with the sellers.
Car Recycling: According to Presidential Decree 116 (Government Gazette A' 81/04) "Measures, terms, and program for the alternative management of end-of-life vehicles, their used spare parts, and deactivated catalytic converters" and Ministerial Decision 105136/ Government Gazette B' 907/04 of YPEXODE, the Collective Alternative Waste Management System for End-of-Life Vehicles of Greece (EDOE) was approved. Owners of old cars who have decided not to reuse them and wish to permanently deposit their license plates to avoid further costs (road taxes, insurance, etc.) are required to deliver their vehicles to a certified Alternative Management System and receive a receipt. The delivery of old cars is completed with the issuance of a destruction certificate, which is the only legal document for the decommissioning of the vehicle.
Cleanliness, waste management, and consequently environmental protection are social goods of immediate priority.
This Regulation aims to:
a) Establish uniform regulation of the obligations and rights of the Municipality and citizens regarding the maintenance of cleanliness in public spaces, environmental protection, and safeguarding public health on the island of Mykonos.
b) Notify the relevant rules and ensure their coordinated application by all involved parties (Cleaning Service, other municipal services, residents, business owners, and visitors of the island).
c) Promote the rational management of solid waste – garbage (packaging, collection, removal, recycling, disposal, etc.) of all forms and types, in accordance with the Local Waste Management Plan, using methods that limit environmental impact while reducing the cost of waste removal, with clear economic benefits for the residents of the island.
The objectives of the Regulation are:
a) To prevent pollution and further degradation of the natural environment.
b) To enhance the effort to improve the services offered to the residents, visitors, and professionals active within the Municipality's area of responsibility.
c) To raise environmental awareness and engage the residents and professionals actively.
The rational management of solid waste is based on the fundamental principles of environmental policy, which are:
a) Preventive action to reduce the volume of waste.
b) The "polluter pays" principle, with an emphasis on the responsibility of the waste producer.
c) The principle of reuse, recycling, and recovery of as many materials as possible.
d) The proximity principle, according to which waste should be directed to the nearest approved facility close to its point of production.
e) The principle of safe disposal, which is the last resort.
The most decisive factor in maintaining the cleanliness of the island is its stakeholders and residents, as they are:
(a) the producers of waste and
(b) the direct recipients of the consequences of environmental pollution. Stakeholders and residents are obligated to manage waste and assist the relevant services in the most effective execution of their mission.
Specifically, they are required to:
Attempt to minimize waste production.
Recycle packaging and recyclable materials.
Stay informed about cleanliness issues.
Dispose of waste according to the guidelines of the relevant services.
Avoid creating pollution in public spaces.
The Municipal Council drafts local regulatory decisions, which address issues of cleanliness, waste management, and overall environmental protection.
The responsibility for implementing the provisions of the Regulation lies with the Monitoring and Implementation Committee, which is a five-member body consisting of the Mayor or Deputy Mayor, two members of the Municipal Council (one of whom is from the opposition), and two employees from the Environmental Service.
The Municipality's responsibilities primarily include:
Informing citizens about cleanliness issues.
Maintaining the cleanliness of public spaces in the city.
The collection and management of urban solid waste.
The protection of the natural environment and the preservation of the quality of life for the island's residents.
Monitoring compliance with the provisions concerning cleanliness.
- To address the costs of waste collection and disposal of municipal solid waste, the Municipality imposes compensatory waste collection fees in accordance with applicable regulations.
- The fees are adjusted by a decision of the Municipal Council.
Regulatory decisions may stipulate fines in case of non-compliance with the provisions of this regulation, as well as the amount of the fine.
The process of imposing the fine begins with the certification of the violation by the competent service of the Municipality.
Waste / solid waste is considered to be materials or objects primarily in solid form, originating from human activities or natural cycles, and produced in residential, work, production, entertainment, and generally urban environments, which are discarded as useless. Depending on their nature, they are classified into:
Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) includes:
Household waste
Non-household waste
Special municipal waste
Hazardous municipal waste
Household waste is considered:
Organic waste from homes or business premises, primarily consisting of food scraps and daily living waste.
Packaging waste.
Bulky items (old furniture, mattresses, household appliances, etc.).
Alkaline batteries.
Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
Green garden waste (branches, leaves, grass, etc.).
Non-household waste is considered:
Packaging waste from businesses.
Waste of any nature and origin found in streets, public areas, vacant lots, etc.
Vehicles, boats, and machinery, or parts thereof, that are discarded or abandoned as defined by applicable regulations.
Special municipal waste is considered as waste originating from the activities of production or service-providing units and is not similar to household waste due to its volume, quantity, quality, transportability, and final processing.
Products and materials from excavations, demolitions, and general construction activities.
Waste that cannot be transported by regular vehicles and conventional methods.
Finally, hazardous household waste refers to waste marked with an asterisk in the European Waste Catalogue (chemicals, fertilizers, solvents).
Toxic – hazardous waste refers to:
All waste containing substances that pose risks to health, safety, and the environment after disposal (agricultural or human-use medicines, radioactive, explosive, corrosive, toxic substances, etc.), as specified in Ministerial Decision 13588/725/06 (Government Gazette B’ 383/06), titled “Measures, conditions, and restrictions for the management of hazardous waste.”
Hospital and healthcare facility waste, excluding that which originates from operating rooms, maternity wards, microbiological laboratories, hospitals, or departments for infectious diseases, which must be incinerated in special incinerators.
Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) includes materials that, with proper treatment, provide raw materials again. Their type is determined by the Unified Waste Management Organization, such as:
a) Glass containers (water, alcoholic beverages, juices, soft drinks, food jars).
b) Paper packaging, paper bags, cardboard boxes, printed paper (newspapers, magazines, books), paper containers for liquid products (milks, juices).
c) Plastic packaging (water, plastic bottles, soft drinks, yogurts, detergents, cleaning products, shampoos, shower gels, etc.), plastic bags, plastic toys, etc.
d) Metal packaging made of aluminum or tinplate (soft drinks, beers, evaporated milk, cans, etc.).
e) Accumulators (batteries) of all kinds, large electrical appliances (refrigerators, washing machines, electric stoves), small appliances (air conditioners, lighting items, telecommunications devices, information technology equipment, electrical-electronic tools and toys), light bulbs, medical devices, vehicle exhaust catalysts, motor vehicle tires, oils of all kinds (frying oils, used fats - mineral oils).
With the proper sorting of recyclable materials, the final volume of waste directed to sanitary landfills is significantly reduced.
Residential Areas: These are self-contained spaces, including housing complexes, where individuals or families reside permanently or temporarily. The owners of the residences are responsible for cleanliness and compliance with the provisions of this Regulation. For common areas in residential complexes, the managers are responsible. If there is no manager, all the owners of apartments and stores in the building are considered responsible.
Businesses – Stores – Offices: These are self-contained spaces where various types of businesses, including workshops, are operated. The following individuals are responsible for cleanliness and compliance with this Regulation, depending on the case:
a) For personal businesses, the owner or the Director.
b) For Public Limited Companies, the President, Vice-President, Managing Director, or Authorized Officer, and the General Director.
c) For Limited and General Partnerships, as well as Limited Liability Companies, the Manager.
d) For Cooperatives, the President and members of the Board of Directors.
e) For Associations, the President and members of the Board of Directors.Plots: These are undeveloped areas, whether fenced or not, inside or outside the city plan. The owner, tenant, or possessor of the plot is responsible for cleanliness and compliance with the provisions of this Regulation.
Industrial and Business Units: These are covered or open spaces used by businesses for production activities and supporting actions. The person responsible for cleanliness and compliance with the provisions of this Regulation is designated by the unit's management, with a decision communicated simultaneously to the Municipality. If no such person is designated, the owner and the director are considered responsible.
Under Construction Buildings: The responsible party is the natural person or the legal representative of the legal entity in whose name the corresponding building permit has been issued.
Vehicles: The responsible party for cleanliness and compliance with this Regulation is the natural person or legal representative of the legal entity in whose name the vehicle’s registration permit has been issued. For public vehicles, the responsible person is the Head of the Movement Office, and in the absence of such an office, the Head of the corresponding service to which the vehicle is assigned and from which movement orders are issued.
Transfer of Responsibility: The responsible parties mentioned above can appoint, in writing, a specific person who lives or works in the same space and accepts responsibility for cleanliness and compliance with the provisions of this Regulation. To be valid, both the assigner and the assignee must sign the document before the competent employee of the Cleanliness Service or before the Police Authority. The document must be certified, and a certified copy must be submitted to the Cleanliness Service by the concerned party.
Absentee Owners: An owner of a plot who is absent for more than a year from their property is required to assign a third party to take responsibility for compliance with the provisions of this Regulation.
General Obligation: All residents, visitors, public and private sector entities, as well as Public Enterprises and Organizations (DEKO), are obliged to comply with this Regulation.
Waste management refers to the collection, transportation, sorting, storage, disposal, and necessary processing activities for the reuse, recovery, or recycling of raw materials. More specifically, it includes:
a) "Collection": The gathering, classification into categories based on their physical or chemical properties, and the mixing of waste for transportation. The concept of collection also includes the gathering/placement of waste in containers until their transportation takes place.
b) "Source separation": All methods and processes of initial collection of materials for recycling, reuse, or recovery.
c) "Collection": The total set of activities involved in moving waste from the collection points or areas to disposal, recovery, or transshipment areas.
d) "Transshipment": The activities of moving waste from the collection points or areas to other transportation means, possibly involving compression (this definition includes mobile or stationary transshipment stations).
e) "Temporary storage": The storage of waste for a certain period in an approved area or facility until it is transferred to an approved treatment or disposal facility.
f) "Disposal": All activities in the final management and disposal area, aiming to safeguard public health and the environment, including recycling, reuse, recovery, and energy production processes.
Waste producer refers to any natural or legal person whose activity produces waste (primary producer), or any person performing pre-treatment, mixing, or other operations that alter the nature or composition of waste.
HIERARCHY OF CHOICES FOR SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
The collection, transportation, and disposal of non-bulky municipal waste shall be carried out daily, seven days a week, based on a schedule established by the Sanitation Service.
The collection, removal, transportation, and disposal of municipal waste within the traditional settlement shall be carried out daily according to a schedule established by the Sanitation Service.
The Municipality implements a waste separation program for recycling.
The Municipality is obliged to:
a) Inform citizens about waste collection vehicle schedules and street sweeper routes, as well as any changes.
b) Provide information on emergency sanitation measures when required due to weather conditions or local particularities.
c) Maintain a separate schedule for the special bin-washing vehicles of the Sanitation Service, following waste removal.
d) Ensure that the municipality's stormwater drains are clean on the outside.
e) Take care to protect the health and safety of the employees of the Sanitation Service.
f) Publish and notify this Regulation, as specified in the relevant provisions of the Code of Municipalities and Communities.
The collection and removal of waste classified as toxic-hazardous or governed by special health regulations do not fall under the Municipality’s jurisdiction.
The maintenance and cleaning of the sewerage network are the responsibility of DEYAM.
The cleaning of stations allocated to Public Transport Operators (e.g. KTEL, TAXI, etc.) is the responsibility of the respective operators.
The cleaning of open spaces owned by private or other public entities is the responsibility of their owners. By exception, the Municipality may carry out cleaning of such areas for reasons of public health or fire safety, as stipulated in Article 94, paragraph 26 of Law 3852/2010.
In cases of force majeure or implementation of emergency measures for reasons of public order or suspension of waste disposal facility operations (e.g. landfills), the Municipality, after informing citizens, may partially or entirely modify or suspend waste collection programs until the emergency measures are lifted or the disposal sites resume operation.
The removal and transportation of bulky or heavy vehicles or any kind of abandoned machinery is the responsibility of the owner.
The management of liquid waste discharged into sewer networks, soil, or water bodies, as well as gaseous waste emitted into the atmosphere, does not fall under the Municipality’s jurisdiction. In such cases, the Municipality is obliged to assist in mobilizing the competent authorities to address potential issues and to identify the offender.
All citizens must contribute to the smooth operation of waste collection by compressing their waste as much as possible and placing it in the bins as close as possible in time to the scheduled collection time set by the Cleaning Service for each area.
The placement of waste on the sidewalk is prohibited for the protection of pedestrians and vehicles, as well as to prevent leakage of materials to safeguard public health.
Those responsible for the waste of premises, as defined in Article 7 of this Regulation, must be informed about the waste collection schedule established by the Municipality for their neighborhood. At the time the garbage truck passes, they must have their waste packed in durable plastic bags and placed inside the mechanical collection bin provided by the Municipality during the scheduled collection hours, according to the program set by the Municipality.
The placement of waste during nighttime hours is strictly prohibited in all cases.
The placement of waste in the bins is allowed from 06:00 to 18:00 in the afternoon.
Bins are placed in specific locations following an on-site inspection by the Municipality’s Cleaning Service. Also, bins are placed at any building deemed necessary by the Service to meet collection needs. The Cleaning Service is responsible for moving or changing the location, permanently or temporarily, of the bins. Any interference in creating space for bin placement is prohibited.
The posting of stickers, advertising posters, and graffiti on bins or other temporary waste storage means is prohibited.
Professional premises with increased waste volume (supermarkets, food service establishments, etc.), where the Municipality does not provide or cannot install bins, are required to install bins that meet the specifications of those already installed by the Municipality and in number and capacity according to the instructions of the Cleaning Service.
For reasons related to the island’s aesthetics and public health, placing garbage outside the bins is not allowed. In case of a strike, citizens are advised not to place their waste in the bins but to keep it in a private space to avoid excessive pollution. Those found violating this provision will be subject to the current Cleaning Regulation.
Those responsible for mass catering establishments (restaurants, kitchens, cafés, ouzeries, grills, fast-food outlets, or any other enterprise or public/private body involved in food service and catering) must ensure their waste is thoroughly drained before placing it in garbage bags and under no circumstances should it be dragged on the roadway, causing pollution.
In areas where there are no mechanical waste collection bins, those responsible must not abandon the waste on the sidewalk or roadway, but are obliged to transport it to the nearest mechanical collection bins.
Mechanical waste collection bins must be covered with their lid and remain closed between the temporary storage of waste and its collection by the Municipality’s cleaning crews.
It is forbidden to dispose of liquid waste or waste that could cause pollution or damage to the bin (sticky or toxic substances, etc.), materials or substances that could cause a fire in the bin (lit cigarettes or cigarette butts, ashes, etc.), or materials that could excessively increase the bin’s weight (rubble, soil, mud, etc.) and cause damage to the bins and the lifting mechanisms of the garbage trucks.
Climbing on mechanical collection bins and the rummaging through existing waste in them by unauthorized individuals is prohibited to ensure personal safety and prevent pollution of the immediate environment.
- Bulky municipal waste does not belong to the category of “household” waste, but constitutes a special category and is the responsibility of the person who produces it.
Such waste must not be abandoned anywhere, but the instructions of the Cleaning Service must be followed. - This waste is collected by the Cleaning Service, provided it has the means and the capacity for its collection. This is implemented after communication between the responsible producers and the Cleaning Service, taking into account any issues that may arise in transporting and disposing of the above waste (large volume, hazardous nature, etc.).
- In the event that the Cleaning Service is able to transport such waste, the responsible producers are obliged:
a) To prepare the items for delivery in the condition and packaging agreed upon with the Cleaning Service.
b) Not to place them on the sidewalk, roadway, or public spaces beforehand, but only after prior arrangement and according to the instructions of the Cleaning Service regarding the day, time, and place where the items to be collected should be temporarily placed.
c) The items must be placed in an appropriate spot so that their collection is facilitated. - Otherwise, it is considered that public space is being occupied and the relevant provisions of this Regulation apply, specifically as provided in Chapter 1, paragraph 2.1, i.e., a fine of one thousand Euros [1,000€] for violators.
- Specifically for bulky waste originating from shops, offices, etc., those responsible are obliged to have previously minimized the volume of all types of packaging waste placed for collection (cardboard boxes, wooden crates, etc.) by compression or other suitable means (tying, folding, etc.). If there are recyclable parts, they are required to place them in the recycling bin.
- In all other cases, the instructions and guidelines from the Cleaning Service must be followed.
The Municipality of Mykonos uses underground waste compression systems in heavily burdened areas of the city (where the Municipality deems it necessary to relieve the regular waste and recycling bins).
2. For the proper functioning of the underground bins, citizens and professionals of the Municipality are asked to support this effort by following specific instructions, in order to keep the surrounding area clean.
a) Not to throw waste outside the bins.
b) Not to dirty the bins either externally or at their openings.
c) To use well-sealed bags.
d) To reduce the volume of packaging so that it can enter the ground-level inlets.
e) Not to leave bags or packaging outside the underground bins.
f) Not to throw bulky items into the underground bins.
Waste resulting from gardening work does not fall into the category of "household" waste, but constitutes a special category and is the responsibility of the person who produces it.
2. In cases where gardening waste is of large volume, it is collected only after prior communication between the responsible parties and the Cleaning Service, and provided that no other treatment program is implemented in the area.
Tree branches, shrubs, etc., must be packed in light bundles tied with strong string for easy loading. They must not be placed loosely on the pavement or without prior arrangement with the Cleaning Service.
3. Otherwise, it is considered that they occupy public space and the provisions of this Regulation apply, specifically those of Chapter 1 and in particular paragraph 2.2, i.e., a fine of five hundred Euros [500€] for violators.
4. Soil residues must be removed by the responsible parties using their own means. Mixing with household waste or uncontrolled disposal is prohibited.
1. In cases where the Municipality has the infrastructure and the capability to collect special waste, it collects such waste according to a special program announced to those concerned, who in turn are obliged to pay a special collection fee to the Municipality. Furthermore, they are subject to the same obligations as those responsible for bulky municipal waste. Otherwise, it is considered that they occupy public space and the provisions of this Regulation apply.
2. In cases where the Municipality does not have the capability to collect, transport, and dispose of special waste, the responsible parties of small industries, workshops, garages, etc., are obliged to remove the waste by their own means. They are also required to keep the waste packaged within the courtyards of their businesses until the day of removal and not to place it on the pavement.
3. The waste from the municipal cemetery, originating from cleaning works of various areas, which resembles household waste, is collected and transported in the usual manner. Waste resulting from exhumations is considered toxic-hazardous and must be packaged and transported in a special manner according to the applicable legislation.
In every construction project, it is the responsibility of the property owner and the construction contractor to post a permit from the Municipality at the construction site for the occupation of the sidewalk or the roadway, if these are used for the deposition of materials. Failure to comply with the above condition results in a fine and the suspension of the works.
Rubble and, in general, waste from excavations, constructions, and demolitions arising from any construction work, small-scale repairs, etc., must be transported under the responsibility and at the expense of the owner, possessor, or holder of the space from which they originate by a properly licensed carrier of Excavation, Construction and Demolition Waste and delivered to approved processing units or to approved recovery or disposal sites, from which the appropriate delivery documentation is issued. For this type of waste, renting appropriate containers (skips) is mandatory. It is forbidden to place them on sidewalks and public spaces without the relevant permit from the Municipality.
In cases where rubble remains on the sidewalk and the person on whose behalf the small-scale repairs are carried out does not remove them in time, it is considered that public space is being occupied and the responsible parties are obliged to pay a special fee and related fine in accordance with the applicable legislation.
It is strictly forbidden to place rubble inside garbage bins, due to the damage it may cause to the mechanical collection bin or the components of the garbage truck.
In cases where rubble is dumped in open areas, such as plots within or outside city plans, streams, etc., it becomes a serious source of pollution and causes significant environmental degradation. Therefore, such actions are strictly prohibited. Offenders of this provision are subject to fines and the penalties provided in Article 16 of JMD 36259/2010 in conjunction with Article 37 of Law 4042/2012.
Those responsible for construction work are obliged to keep the areas around the construction site clean.
Any intervention in the opening of a sidewalk intended for the placement of a garbage bin is prohibited
Special – toxic hazardous waste is collected and transported exclusively by those responsible.
The responsible parties are obliged to:
a) Until the day of collection, keep them packaged in specially protected areas within their property and not dispose of them on the sidewalk, roadway, or any other public spaces.
b) Immediately remove them with their own means.
c) If requested by the competent authorities implementing this Regulation, they must present evidence of the collection and final disposal of special and toxic-hazardous waste.The mixing of special and toxic-hazardous waste with household waste and placing them in bins or other collection means is prohibited. For non-compliance with the provisions of this article, the applicable sanitary or other relevant regulations will be enforced.
The Old Mines constitute an area of special interest for industrial archaeology, and could be promoted as a cultural heritage site with significant value. We all have an obligation to respect the area, and all kinds of waste from residents or visitors must be packaged and placed in the appropriate mechanical waste collection bins located within its boundaries.
The disposal of rubble, solid waste, and pruning debris in the Mines area is strictly prohibited. Those who violate this provision will be fined and subject to the penalties outlined in Article 16 of KYA 36259/2010, in conjunction with Article 37 of Law 4042/2012.
- Reducing the volume of solid waste is an immediate priority for our country, as it is estimated that by 2020, 50% of household waste must be disposed of in certified systems for alternative waste management and utilization.
- The Municipality's goal is to reduce the volume of waste before its final disposal by encouraging the promotion of recycling systems, as its implementation serves two specific priorities: environmental protection and the reduction of the cost of waste collection and disposal in the city.
- The goal of reducing waste volume can be achieved by encouraging rational management and utilization through the reuse of part of the waste, cooperation with certified systems for alternative waste management and utilization, etc.
- Rational management and optimal utilization of waste, packaging materials, and other products aim:
a) Preventing the generation of waste and reducing their overall volume before final disposal.
b) Reusing materials and encouraging cooperation with alternative waste management systems to expand recycling and utilization possibilities.
c) Assuming responsibility for alternative waste management by those who generate it.
d) Highlighting the role of users and consumers as key factors in achieving the above goals. - The Municipality, in accordance with the existing legislative framework, has the ability, independently or in cooperation with other entities, to design and implement programs for alternative management systems, source separation, and recycling.
- The Municipality may organize environmental events (such as World Environment Day, etc.) and publish informational leaflets (on the environment, cleanliness, recycling, etc.) aimed at developing ecological awareness among citizens. For this purpose, it may cooperate with public bodies, universities, scientific institutes, ecological groups, environmental protection municipal associations, neighboring municipalities, other local government bodies, schools, and other professional and social organizations.
The Municipality implements alternative waste management programs in collaboration with approved systems. For the implementation of these programs, the Municipality may continuously develop partnerships with professional and social organizations in the city, various social groups, ecological movements, school and educational communities, and other entities.
The Municipality operates a recycling program, and all residents are obligated to contribute and comply with the existing provisions and the method of collection and disposal of recyclable waste.
The Municipality is obligated to inform residents through special leaflets, regular announcements, and advertising messages about the existence of the recycling program. This includes raising awareness among children and youth on recycling issues, as well as collaborating with volunteer groups and non-profit organizations for this purpose.
The Municipality is not obligated to:
a) Collect large quantities of recyclable materials immediately. Their collection is carried out after communication and coordination with the Cleaning Service within a short time. In other cases, if the responsible producer desires, they may transport the materials themselves to a legal waste-recycling collection site.
b) Collect recyclable materials that are mixed with garbage and other materials such as nylon, Styrofoam, etc. The responsible producers of these wastes must ensure they are clean and free from other contaminants.All residents, professionals, or visitors are obligated to comply with the provisions of this Regulation and the instructions of the Cleaning Service in order to ensure the effective operation of the alternative waste management systems implemented by the Municipality.
For any damage to a bin under any implemented alternative management system, the current Cleaning Regulation is applied.
In businesses where the quantities of recyclable waste are relatively large, the responsible parties must collect them separately from other waste, compress them, and deliver them to the Cleaning Service in accordance with the current collection schedule.
Cartons and similar packaging materials for goods must be placed in the special blue bins. In the case of a very large volume, they should be broken down and packaged into securely bound packages, occupying the smallest possible volume, causing the least possible aesthetic disturbance when exposed for collection, and being free from garbage, nylon, Styrofoam, or other materials.
Generally, municipal waste coming from vehicles (tires, car catalytic converters, etc.), used mineral oils, batteries and accumulators, electrical and electronic devices, excavation materials, are prohibited from being thrown into municipal bins. The responsibility of the responsible parties is to ensure their collection, transport, and recycling, as specifically defined by other provisions.
The disposal by pedestrians or vehicle drivers on the road of useless papers, packages, or other types of packaging, small items, or personal use items is not allowed. The same applies in public and open spaces of the Municipality. The aforementioned items must be disposed of in the existing waste bins, trash containers, or packaging waste management bins, if they are recyclable materials.
Stopping or parking vehicles at street corners or in a manner that obstructs the free access or maneuvering of garbage trucks for scheduled waste collection is prohibited. Also, stopping or parking in front of trash bins in a way that prevents the free movement of waste bins to or from the garbage truck or even the full opening of the bin lids is prohibited. Vehicles will be removed in cooperation with the police department, and fines may be imposed.
Pollution from oils of any kind from vehicles left on the roadway or in other public spaces can cause accidents to pedestrians and vehicles and constitutes a violation of this regulation. Vehicle owners must ensure the good condition of their vehicles and, in the event of a leak, must take care of cleaning the area. In emergency cases, such as leakage after a collision, vehicle owners must immediately notify the relevant authorities.
Health-related businesses, where the production of all types of waste from the consumption of items is observed, must place their waste in the bins and maintain a clean surrounding area.
All types of health-related businesses, where large quantities of all types of waste (organic materials, packaging, etc.) are produced, must package perishable and foul-smelling waste (meat, fish, food leftovers, etc.) in durable bags, seal the bags properly, and place them in the mechanical collection means during the scheduled collection hours according to the schedule set by the Municipality.
The disposal of waste during the night hours is strictly prohibited in all cases. The disposal of waste or packaging outside the bins or other temporary storage means, especially perishable and easily degradable items, is not allowed.
If the volume of waste is large and cannot be handled by the existing collection means, the responsible parties must, for all types of waste and packaging materials placed for collection, first minimize their volume. They must also notify the Cleaning Service and submit a request for the addition of means to meet the needs of their business. The additional means must be placed in a location determined by the Cleaning Service.
All types of mass catering businesses are required to contract with an authorized collector/transport company for used fats and oils, as per the applicable legislation, to whom they will deliver the fats and oils collected in their kitchens.
Businesses such as butcher shops, fishmongers, and corresponding sections of supermarkets must collect the residues of their products and dispose of them in accordance with the applicable legislation by contracting with companies that manage animal waste.
If a recycling program or separate waste stream sorting at the source is implemented in the area, the responsible parties of the above businesses must separately place each type. Failure to comply will result in a fine.
Business owners who use public spaces, with the relevant permit, must keep the spaces clean with their own means, regardless of the cleaning time by the Municipality's crews. They must also provide a suitable temporary waste storage area within their business premises and ensure compliance with health regulations.
Businesses that use, with a permit, municipal and public spaces such as kiosks, cafeterias, pastry shops, restaurants, and related establishments must keep their areas clean 24 hours a day with their own means. They are also obligated to ensure compliance with health regulations. Those who do not comply with this provision will be subject to the present Cleaning Regulation and will be fined accordingly.
If the establishment remains open after the scheduled collection time, the responsible parties must transport any waste with their own means to the designated area or store it in special spaces, adhering to the required health regulations, so that it can be collected according to the area's schedule.
The responsible parties of residences and businesses must ensure the frequent cleaning of their sidewalks and take care of the removal of any weeds that may grow on them. The cleaning of public areas is the responsibility of the municipality.
During the implementation of emergency measures, when required due to weather conditions, local particularities, or extraordinary events, citizens and residents must contact the Municipality’s Civil Protection Service for any necessary information and updates.
The improper deposition, storage, and accumulation of materials, goods, building materials, etc., can cause severe pollution due to the scattering of these materials into the environment. In the permit granted by the Municipality for the occupation of the sidewalk or public space for the deposition, storage, or accumulation of the above materials, the necessary protective measures that the permit holder must take to prevent any risk of scattering must be explicitly stated.
If pollution of the public spaces occurs due to the improper implementation of the above protective measures, penalties as provided by the applicable legislation will be imposed.
The direct disposal of liquid waste onto the roadway or into stormwater drains is prohibited.
The disposal of sewage from tankers into stormwater or wastewater manholes is prohibited.
The illegal connection of households to wastewater or stormwater drains and the illegal connection of stormwater drains to sewage systems is prohibited.
All trucks and generally transport vehicles for dry cargo must have their load fully covered with a tarp. For trucks that do not have their cargo protected, resulting in leakage or spillage of materials onto the road, and for commercial vehicles that leave objects or debris on the roads, the applicable legislation will be enforced.
Waste of any form produced during the loading/unloading of goods must be collected immediately after the completion of each task. Otherwise, the consequences outlined in this Cleanliness Regulation will apply.
Cars, motorcycles, other vehicles, recreational vessels, trailers, and machinery of all kinds, which have been parked for more than ninety (90) days without the permission of the competent service or authority in the same location, are considered solid waste, and the owner must remove them immediately in accordance with the applicable legislation and Presidential Decree 116/2004, as amended. If the violation is detected by the municipality's authorities, the owner will be notified, and if parking continues, it will be considered as occupation of public space, subject to the provisions of Law 1080/80.
The process for collecting an abandoned vehicle is as follows:
a) The competent service identifies the abandoned vehicle and attaches a removal notice. The destruction or removal of the special notice is considered a violation and incurs a fine.
b) The vehicle, if it does not have plates, will be removed after forty-five (45) days. If it has plates, it will be removed after forty-five (45) days and after written notification to relevant authorities (Ministry of Transport, Traffic Police, Tax Office, etc.). Vehicles or machinery moved by their owners to an adjacent location in the same area before the expiration of the deadline are considered to have completed the time from the date of the first registration and will be withdrawn.
c) Abandoned vehicles collected by the Municipality are sent for recycling. In any case, the abandonment of a vehicle or machinery on the roadway or in another public space is a violation and incurs a fine.
The responsible parties for construction works must maintain the areas around the construction site clean for reasons of cleanliness and hygiene.
Any interference with an opening intended for the placement of a waste bin is prohibited.
Regarding debris and generally waste originating from any construction work, minor repairs, etc., the corresponding Article 16 of this Regulation applies.
The owners or companions of pets are required to ensure the immediate cleaning of public or private spaces from the waste created by their pets.
The owners or companions of pets are required, during their walks, to carry special bags and collect the feces created by their pets.
It is prohibited to pollute with spray, paint, or other means the walls of municipal buildings, roads or sidewalks, trash bins or other means of temporary waste storage, monuments, or statues.
It is prohibited to affix or arbitrarily place stickers, advertising posters, signs, or printed materials on utility poles, substations, trees, and trash bins or other means of temporary waste storage.
It is prohibited to place large advertising posters and air banners in public spaces and to arbitrarily throw flyers and advertising materials or place them on car windshields.
The common areas of properties, whether covered or not, must be kept clean by the responsible parties and with every suitable means, even if the waste comes from third parties.
In the event that it is found that the private space is unclean, constitutes a source of infection, or causes unpleasant odors and risks to public health, the Municipality, after a relevant written warning, may proceed with the cleaning of private spaces, according to the applicable regulations, and charge the cleaning costs to the responsible party.
Owners, tenants, or holders of plots or other open spaces within urban areas, or owners of plots or other open spaces, are required (according to the fire brigade regulation FEK 724/87, Volume B') to clear them of dry grasses and remove any flammable materials within them to prevent the risk of fire.
Owners, tenants, or holders of plots or open spaces within urban areas, towns, and settlements, and within a distance of up to 100 meters from their boundaries, must always keep them free of waste, periodically clean them, and fence them as stated in Fire Brigade Regulation No. 4/2012 (FEK 1346B/2012), which ratified Regulation 4/1987 (FEK 742B/1987), as mentioned in Section S.8 of Annex 1.
If the responsible parties continue to disregard the relevant recommendations, the Municipality has the right, after a relevant notice, to intervene by cleaning them and charging the related cost to the owners, tenants, or holders, as well as imposing the legally prescribed fine. According to Law 3852/2010, Article 94, Paragraph 26, in case of non-compliance by the obligated parties, the municipality is obliged to conduct an ex officio cleaning. A fine is imposed on those who do not comply, which constitutes revenue for the respective municipality, and the equal related cleaning cost is charged to them, along with a criminal charge under Article 433 of the Penal Code.
In case the owner is unknown to the Municipality, the notice is posted on the property, and after the deadline expires, the above measures apply.
Outdoor burning of branches and grasses is prohibited from May to October for owners, tenants, or holders of plots or open spaces within urban areas, towns, and settlements, and within a distance of up to 100 meters from their boundaries, in accordance with the applicable Fire Brigade Regulations. During the remaining months, it is permitted, provided that measures for fire protection have been taken (continuous monitoring, water readiness, choosing a day with no wind, etc.).
A local waste management plan has been developed and approved by the Municipal Council, which analyzes the current situation in the Municipality of Mykonos regarding cleanliness, sets goals for waste management, and proposes a specific plan to achieve them. The plan is harmonized with the Regional and National Waste Management Plans. Given that its implementation depends on both economic and regulatory factors at the regional and national levels, it is expected to require adjustments.
According to the provisions of Article 79, paragraph 2 of Law 3463/06 (Government Gazette A' 114/06) of the Code of Municipalities and Communities and Article 72 of Law 3852/10 (Government Gazette A' 87/10), the determination of the provisions for the imposition of fines for cleanliness compliance, as well as the amount of the fine for each case, is a decision of the Municipal Council.
CHAPTER I Residents' Obligations
1.1. Producers of such waste are required to have their waste packaged in strong and durable plastic bags that are securely and permanently sealed at the top, in order to prevent the scattering or leakage of the contents and the emission of unpleasant odors. The waste should only be disposed of within the Municipality’s collection bins (green bins). In case there is no waste bin or it is full, the waste must be placed in the nearest available bin or stored within their private property until a bin becomes available. Unauthorized dumping of waste outside of bins is prohibited. Disposal of this waste into recycling bins is prohibited.
In case of non-compliance with the above:
Fine for offenders: 1,000 Euros and 500 Euros for beaches.
1.2. The disposal of household waste bags, as well as large-sized waste, in small waste bins is prohibited.
Fine for offenders: 200 Euros
1.3. In cases of a strike by the waste collection service or generally when the scheduled waste collection is not carried out for a sufficient period due to force majeure, residents are responsible for storing their waste in suitable private spaces.
In case of non-compliance with the above:
Fine for offenders: 200 Euros
1.4. The abandonment or disposal of dead animals in waste bins or near them is prohibited.
Fine for offenders: 500 Euros
1.5. Unauthorized disposal of small waste outside of collection bins is prohibited, in order to prevent waste from being scattered on the street, sidewalk, or in public spaces.
Fine for offenders: 200 Euros
1.6. Disposal of any kind of waste from moving or parked vehicles is prohibited, in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Highway Code (KOK).
Fine for offenders: 200 Euros
1.7. The transportation of waste to collection bins in such a manner (dragging of waste bags, using perforated bags, etc.) that causes any kind of pollution is prohibited.
Fine for offenders: 200 Euros
2.1. Interested parties must comply with the provisions of Article 12. Therefore, the abandonment of bulky items without prior coordination with the Municipality is prohibited.
Fine for offenders: 1,000 Euros
2.2. For the remains of gardening work such as dry leaves, grass, branches, shrubs, etc., those responsible must package them in plastic bags or bundles and place them in the collection bins in such a manner that they do not fully occupy the available space in the bins. The disposal of branch pruning products near or outside the bins is prohibited. If the volume of branch pruning products is large, the procedure described in Article 14 will be followed.
Fine for offenders: 500 Euros
2.3. Specifically for businesses, offices, etc., those responsible are required to minimize the volume of all types of packaging waste and recyclable waste (cardboard boxes, wooden boxes, etc.) placed for collection by compressing or bundling them. All recyclable waste must be placed only in recycling bins or in locations designated by the Municipality of Mykonos' cleaning service. Unauthorized disposal of recyclable waste, as well as disposal in green bins for mixed household waste, is prohibited.
In case of non-compliance with the above:
Fine for offenders: 500 Euros
CHAPTER II
Other provisions concerning the cleanliness of municipal outdoor spaces and environmental protection
1.1. It is prohibited to throw lit cigarettes into waste collection bins and small waste bins, as well as to throw any material that could damage the waste collection equipment. It is also prohibited to deposit liquid waste in waste bins. Furthermore, it is prohibited to stick stickers, advertising posters, or write slogans on waste bins.
Fine for offenders: 200 Euros
For any of the above violations (partial or total destruction of bins or other temporary waste storage means, as a result of collision, negligence, or vandalism, as well as partial or total damage to the lifting mechanisms of garbage trucks), in addition to the fine mentioned below, the offender will be charged with the cost of restoration or purchase of a new bin according to the relevant expertise of the Cleaning Department.
1.2. Municipal public equipment (benches, railings, lighting poles, bus stops, bins, compactors, trash cans, signs, flower beds, playground equipment, etc.) must be kept clean, and intentional damage or pollution is prohibited.
Fine for offenders: 200 Euros
In addition to the fine, the offender will be charged with the cost of restoration or purchase, as applicable.
1.3. Statues, monuments, and any space or architectural element of cultural heritage must be kept clean. Pollution and damage, including the writing of words or phrases, depiction of images, or any other form of damage to monuments, statues, archaeological sites, or any surface in a public space, as well as any space or architectural element protected by the current legislation for its natural beauty or historical value, is prohibited.
Fine for offenders: 300 Euros
In addition to the fine, the offender will be charged with the cost of restoration, as applicable. The imposition of the fine does not remove the Municipality's right to take legal action against the offenders for civil restoration and criminal punishment in case of destruction.
1.4. It is prohibited to throw dirty water (soapy water – muddy water) in municipal public areas (playgrounds, public properties, etc.).
Fine for offenders: 100 Euros
1.5. It is prohibited to throw lubricating oils from vehicle workshops resulting from vehicle maintenance and repairs, cooking oils, battery liquids, and generally any liquid waste subject to special management regulations into the sewage network and the stormwater drainage system.
Fine for offenders: 1,000 Euros
1.6. The placement of bins is the responsibility of the Cleaning Department, which is also the only competent authority for the relocation or change of their position (permanent or temporary). Intentional movement of any waste collection equipment is prohibited.
Fine for offenders: 100 Euros
1.7. It is prohibited to obstruct waste collection by blocking access to the collection equipment through parking vehicles or any other means.
Fine for offenders: 100 Euros
2.1. The cleaning managers of each business are required to keep their storefronts and the areas of their leased outdoor seating clean and to contribute to the cleanliness of the sidewalks and streets in front of their business. They must collect all types of waste generated by the consumption of their store’s items (wrapping papers, leftovers, sauces, liquids, cigarette boxes, cigarette butts, etc.) to ensure that the store and the area in front of it are always clean.
In case of non-compliance:
Fine for offenders: 300 Euros
2.2. It is prohibited to discharge cooking oils and fats from food establishments into the sewage and stormwater drainage network, as well as any other liquid waste that could cause environmental pollution.
Fine for offenders: 2,000 Euros
3.1. The owners or tenants of plots are required to keep them free of waste at all times. For this purpose, they must fence the area and carry out periodic cleaning and clearing. According to Firefighting Decree No. 4/2012, the owners or any kind of users of plots and other open spaces located within the boundaries of settlements or near them (within a distance of up to one hundred (100) meters) are required to clear them of dry grass and remove any other flammable materials within them. In the aforementioned areas, it is prohibited to light fires during the fire prevention period. Offenders are prosecuted and punished according to the provisions of Article 433 of the Penal Code. If the responsible parties continue to disregard after related warnings, the Municipality has the right to intervene by cleaning the plot.
Fine for offenders: 2,000 Euros
Additionally, fines and criminal prosecution are imposed on the responsible parties according to the provisions of paragraph 26 of Article 94 of Law 3852/2010.
3.2. All properties, whether inhabited or not, must be kept clean under the responsibility of the respective responsible parties. Specifically, buildings that are uninhabited should not be used as storage for useless materials. These areas must be cleaned of unnecessary items, waste, or other objects, and should be kept closed so as not to become breeding grounds for rodents, animals, or insects. For this purpose, responsible parties must ensure the secure guarding of their properties (fencing of open spaces, sufficient security for open areas, adequate security of entrances, windows, skylights, air vents, etc.).
In case of non-compliance:
Fine for offenders: 2,000 Euros
3.3. The common areas of residential and business buildings (arcades, green spaces, courtyards) whether covered or not, must be kept clean under the care of the responsible parties and by any appropriate means, even if the waste originates from third parties.
In case of non-compliance:
Fine for offenders: 500 Euros
4.1. Disposal – Dumping of rubble in unauthorized areas or facilities
Fine for offenders: 5,000 Euros
4.2. Disposal of rubble in garbage bins
Fine for offenders: 1,000 Euros, plus the cost of replacing the bin in case of damage.
Those transporting construction materials or rubble must ensure that the materials or rubble do not scatter on the streets, in accordance with the applicable Road Traffic Code.
In case of non-compliance:
Fine for offenders: 400 Euros
Owners or handlers of pet animals are required to immediately clean up the waste and impurities of their animals when they pollute public spaces, particularly when it concerns playgrounds or other public spaces hosting children, courtyards or entrances to schools, daycare centers, churchyards, or public buildings and archaeological sites.
In case of non-compliance:
Fine for offenders: 100 Euros according to Article 21 of Law 4039/2012
CHAPTER III
Liquid Waste
1.1. The discharge of liquid waste from septic tanks, washing machines, kitchens, softeners, swimming pools, and generally from any space or due to any work into roads, stormwater drains, public spaces, or open private areas is prohibited.
Fine for offenders: 2,000 Euros
1.2. Violation is also considered negligence in the emptying of septic tanks or improper maintenance, resulting in the leakage of septic waste into the roads and stormwater drains. In the case of rented properties, the tenant is primarily responsible for violations described in this article.
Fine for offenders: 500 Euros
1.3. The disposal of septic waste by septic tank cleaning companies into streams, public spaces, as well as into stormwater drains or sewage systems is prohibited.
In case of non-compliance:
Fine for offenders: 5,000 Euros
For all the above cases, in the event of recidivism within the same year, the respective fine increases by 100%.
The Municipality may adjust the amounts of the fines through a decision of the Municipal Council after a proposal from the Economic Committee.
CHAPTER IV
Procedure for Imposing Fines
The Municipal Council shall establish a Committee for the Monitoring and Implementation of this Regulation. Pursuant to Article 81 of Law 4172/2013, the Municipal Council shall also appoint municipal employees who will be responsible for monitoring compliance with the Regulation. These employees shall detect any violations by residents or citizens through regular or extraordinary inspections. Upon identifying a violation, the employees shall draft a confirmation report, which shall be sent to the aforementioned Committee for Monitoring and Implementation of the Regulation. The Committee shall then summon the offender to provide explanations within a reasonable deadline.
If the Committee accepts the offender’s explanations, the confirmation report of the violation shall be cancelled. Otherwise, the report shall be forwarded to the Mayor or the competent Deputy Mayor for the imposition of the applicable fine. The Decision shall be notified to the offender in accordance with Article 48 et seq. of the Code of Administrative Procedure and to the Municipality’s Financial Department, which shall proceed with the collection of the fine.
Citizens shall have the right to appeal the Fine Imposition Decisions before the competent Administrative Courts within the legal deadline.
This Regulation applies to squares, streets, groves, sidewalks, municipal and private plots, beaches, and any other space where waste of any kind, quality, or quantity is generated and located within the boundaries of the Municipality of Mykonos.
Local organizations and residents of the island, as well as pedestrians, vehicle drivers, and competent public health, police, and other legally authorized authorities, are obliged to assist the above-mentioned services in carrying out their mission as effectively as possible.
The current Municipal and Community Code (Law 3463/2006), particularly Articles 75 on the exercise of powers of municipalities and communities, and 79 on the issuance of local regulatory decisions and the imposition of fines.
The Health Regulation No. ΕΙΒ 301/10.2.1964 (Government Gazette 63) "Health Regulation on the collection, removal, and disposal of waste."
Law 1491/1984 (Government Gazette 173/1984, Issue A).
Presidential Decree 283/1985 (Government Gazette 106/1985, Issue A), Criminal Code (Articles 420, 421, 427, 428).
Law 1650/1986 "On Environmental Protection," as amended (Government Gazette A’160/15-16.10.1986).
Law 998/1979 "On the protection of forests and forested areas of the country."
The Firefighting Regulation 4/2012/Gov. Gazette 1346/B/25.4.2012, which replaced the Firefighting Regulation 4/1987 (Article 1).
Presidential Decree 517/1991 (Government Gazette 202/1991, Issue A), Technical specifications, necessary equipment, and supplementation of Presidential Decree 247/91.
Presidential Decree 410/1995 for the Municipal and Community Code, as it stands today, particularly Article 24 thereof.
Joint Ministerial Decision 73537/1438/1995 (Government Gazette 781/1995, Issue B), Management of batteries and accumulators containing certain hazardous substances.
Law 2307/95, Committee for the Amicable Settlement of Disputes.
Joint Ministerial Decision 69728/824/1996 (Government Gazette 358/1996, Issue A), "Measures and terms for the management of solid waste," which was repealed by H.P. 5910/2727 (Government Gazette 1909/03).
Law 2696/1999 (Government Gazette A’ 57), "On sanctions of the Road Traffic Code."
Ministerial Decision Η.Π. 13588/725/2006 "Measures, terms, and restrictions for the management of hazardous waste in compliance with the provisions of Directive 91/689/EEC on hazardous waste of the Council of December 12, 1991." Replaces Ministerial Decision 19396/71546/1997 on "Measures and terms for the management of hazardous waste" (Government Gazette 604/1997, Issue B) (Government Gazette B’383/28-3-2006) (as last amended by Ministerial Decision 8668/2007, Government Gazette B’287/2-3-2007).
Law 2939/2001 on alternative management of packaging and other products.
Law 2946/01 (Government Gazette 224/8-10-2001, Issue A'), "Outdoor Advertising, Municipal and Community Confederations, and other provisions."
Joint Ministerial Decision Η.Π. 37591/2031/2003 (Government Gazette 1788/02-12-2003, Issue B), "Determination of terms, conditions, specifications, and procedures for the placement of specifically designed A.D.A.: BEA1ΩΡ3-PFA frames for outdoor commercial advertising, according to Law 2946/2001."
Joint Ministerial Decision 5910/2727/2003 (Government Gazette B’ 1909/22-12-03). "Measures and terms for the management of solid waste."
Law 3170/2003 "Companion Animals." Stray companion animals and other provisions. Law 4039/2-2-2012 "For owned and stray companion animals and the protection of animals from exploitation or use for profit," as amended by Law 4235/2014 (Government Gazette 32A’ 11/2/2014).
Presidential Decree 116/2004 "On end-of-life vehicles."
Presidential Decree 117/2004 "On the recycling of electrical and electronic items."
Ministerial Decision 14/7/2004 (Government Gazette 1056, Issue B') for the recycling of portable batteries up to 1500g.
Law 4042/2012 (Government Gazette A’24/13-02-2012) "Criminal protection of the environment."
Law 3852/2010 (Government Gazette 872010, Issue A’), New Architecture of Local Government and Decentralized Administration – "Kallikratis Program" in combination with Article 22 of the Sanitary Regulation of the Attica-Voiotia Law (Government Gazette 275/B’/10-12-1938).
Decision 14160/16-06-2006 of the Organization of Popular Markets.
Ministerial Decision Η.Π. 13588/725/ΕΦΕΚ725/Β΄/28-3-2006 "Management of hazardous waste with the environmental principle 'the polluter pays' in combination with the provisions of Articles 2 and 3 of Presidential Decree 82/2004 (Government Gazette A’64/02-03-2004)."
Decision of the Council of December 22, 1994, on the preparation of the list of hazardous waste in accordance with Article 1, paragraph 4 of Directive 91/689/EEC on hazardous waste (94/904/EEC).
Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 of the European Parliament and Council of October 3, 2002, on the determination of sanitary rules concerning animal by-products not intended for human consumption.
Law 2323/1995 "Outdoor commerce and other provisions."
Law 1080/20-22.10.80 (Government Gazette 246A'), "Amendments and other provisions of the local government revenue law and related provisions."
Law 2364/95 (Government Gazette 252/6-2-95), Article 7, paragraph 3.
Ministerial Decision ΕΙβ 221/1965 – On the disposal of sewage and industrial waste.
Any other related provision.
Based on the above valid legal framework, the current Cleanliness Regulation was drafted, which does not affect the general provisions of the related legislation, health, police, and other special provisions, and aims at defining the rights and obligations of citizens on matters of cleanliness and the environment.
European Waste Catalogue (EWC) according to the Annex of Decision 2000/532/EC, as amended by Decisions 2001/118/EC, 2001/119/EC, and 2001/573/EC of the European Commission. The concept of solid (non-hazardous) waste does not include waste that is marked with an asterisk (*) and is classified as potentially hazardous waste.
20 MUNICIPAL WASTE (HOUSEHOLD WASTE AND SIMILAR WASTE FROM COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES, INDUSTRIES, AND INSTITUTIONS), INCLUDING SEPARATELY COLLECTED PARTS
20 01 separately collected fractions
20 01 01 paper and cardboard
20 01 02 glass
20 01 08 biodegradable kitchen and garden waste
20 01 10 clothes
20 01 11 textiles
20 01 13* solvents
20 01 14* acids
20 01 15* alkaline wastes
20 01 17* photographic chemicals
20 01 19* herbicides
20 01 21* fluorescent tubes and other waste containing mercury
20 01 22 aerosols
20 01 23* discarded equipment containing chlorofluorocarbons
20 01 25 edible oils and fats
20 01 26* oils and fats other than those mentioned in 20 01 25
20 01 27* paints, inks, adhesives, and resins containing hazardous substances
20 01 28 paints, inks, adhesives, and resins other than those mentioned in 20 01 27
20 01 29* detergents containing hazardous substances
20 01 30 detergents other than those mentioned in 20 01 29
20 01 31* cytotoxic and cytostatic pharmaceuticals
20 01 32 pharmaceuticals other than those mentioned in 20 01 31
20 01 33* batteries and accumulators and mixed batteries and accumulators containing such batteries
20 01 34 batteries and accumulators other than those mentioned in 20 01 33
20 01 35* discarded electrical and electronic equipment other than those mentioned in 20 01 21 and 20 01 23 containing hazardous constituents (hazardous components from electrical and electronic equipment may include accumulators and batteries and are classified as hazardous, mercury switches, glass from cathode ray tubes, and other types of activated glass, etc.)
20 01 36 discarded electrical and electronic equipment other than those mentioned in 20 01 21, 20 01 23, and 20 01 35
20 01 37* wood containing hazardous substances
20 01 38 wood other than that mentioned in 20 01 37
20 01 39 plastics
20 01 40 metals
20 01 41 waste from chimney cleaning
20 01 99 other wastes not specified elsewhere
20 02 garden and park waste (including cemetery waste)
20 02 01 biodegradable waste
20 02 02 soil and stones
20 02 03 other non-biodegradable waste
20 03 other municipal waste
20 03 01 mixed municipal waste
20 03 02 waste from markets
20 03 03 residues from street cleaning
20 03 04 septic tank sludge
20 03 06 waste from cleaning of wastewater
20 03 07 bulky waste
20 03 99 municipal waste not specified elsewhere
Packaging Recycling: The Ministry of Environment and Energy (YPEXODE), with Ministerial Decision 10645 (Government Gazette 391/03), approves the Collective Alternative Packaging Waste Management System (ΣΣΕΔΣ), organized by the Hellenic Recycling Company (EEAA), which involves the collection, transport, reuse, and recovery of packaging waste. Packaging made of paper, glass, plastic, aluminum, and steel without residues, as well as printed materials (newspapers, magazines, books) should be placed in the designated blue recycling bins. Specifically, businesses (supermarkets, shopping malls, etc.) with large amounts of recyclable materials must minimize their volume before these materials are sent for recycling. For large quantities of recyclable materials, coordination with the relevant Cleaning Service is required.
Recycling of Electrical and Electronic Equipment: According to Presidential Decrees 117 (Government Gazette A' 82/04) "Measures, terms, and program for the alternative management of waste from electrical and electronic equipment" and 15 (Government Gazette A' 12/06) "Amendment of Presidential Decree 117 (Government Gazette A' 82/04), in compliance with Directive 2003/108 amending Directive 2002/96 on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE)," as well as Ministerial Decision 105134/ Government Gazette 905/04 of YPEXODE, the Collective Alternative Waste Management Systems for Electrical and Electronic Equipment "Device Recycling SA" and the Collective System for the Alternative Management of Lighting Equipment and Bulbs "Photocycling SA" were approved. Electrical and electronic equipment waste, as well as lighting equipment and bulbs, should not be disposed of in regular municipal waste bins or discarded indiscriminately in plots or public spaces. There are special municipal collection points for retired equipment, and interested parties must contact the Cleaning Service.
Battery Recycling: According to Presidential Decree 115 (Government Gazette A' 80/04) "Management of electrical accumulators and batteries containing certain hazardous substances. Measures, terms, and program for the alternative management of used electrical accumulators and batteries," and Ministerial Decision 106155/ Government Gazette 1056/04 of YPEXODE, the Collective Alternative Management System for Portable Electrical Batteries and Accumulators (ΣΣΕΔΦΗΣΣ) and in short (AFIS) was approved. Portable electrical batteries (batteries) are collected in special battery recycling bins located in municipal buildings and schools. Any citizen or business owner wishing to have a collection bin for batteries may contact the Cleaning Service.
Used Cooking Oils and Fats: Used cooking oils must not be disposed of in the sewer system as liquid waste, as this causes severe blockage problems in pipelines. Owners of restaurants, fast food outlets, taverns, etc., must ensure that these oils are directed to a certified alternative management system. In any case, they must present agreements or invoices with the contracted certified Alternative Management System upon request by the Cleaning Service.
Recycling of Mineral Oils: According to Presidential Decree 82 (Government Gazette A' 64/04) "Establishment of measures and terms for the management of used mineral oils. Measures, terms, and program for the alternative management of waste lubricating oils," the process for the reuse of mineral oils is defined. Owners of vehicle repair shops, fuel stations, etc., where old oils are changed in vehicles, as well as those destined for industrial use, must ensure that used lubricating oils are directed to a certified Alternative Management System. Distributors and final sellers of lubricating oils are obliged to trade oils that are included in an Alternative Management System. In any case, they must present agreements or invoices with the contracted certified Alternative Management System upon request by the Cleaning Service.
Recycling of Tires: According to Presidential Decree 109 (Government Gazette A' 75/04) "Measures and terms for the alternative management of used vehicle tires. Program for their alternative management" and Ministerial Decision 106157/ Government Gazette 1145/04 of YPEXODE, the Collective Alternative Waste Management System for Old Tires "Eco-Elastika" was approved. Owners of vehicle repair shops, tire distributors, and sellers, where old tires are changed in vehicles, as well as motorcycle dealerships, must participate in the tire alternative management system to ensure that old tires are directed to a certified Alternative Management System. Distributors and final sellers of tires are required to trade tires that belong to a certified system. Buyers leave their old tires for disposal and recycling with the sellers.
Car Recycling: According to Presidential Decree 116 (Government Gazette A' 81/04) "Measures, terms, and program for the alternative management of end-of-life vehicles, their used spare parts, and deactivated catalytic converters" and Ministerial Decision 105136/ Government Gazette B' 907/04 of YPEXODE, the Collective Alternative Waste Management System for End-of-Life Vehicles of Greece (EDOE) was approved. Owners of old cars who have decided not to reuse them and wish to permanently deposit their license plates to avoid further costs (road taxes, insurance, etc.) are required to deliver their vehicles to a certified Alternative Management System and receive a receipt. The delivery of old cars is completed with the issuance of a destruction certificate, which is the only legal document for the decommissioning of the vehicle.