Over 350 fines issued in Benalmádena for leaving rubbish, furniture and household items on the street

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These figures come from the public safety department and highlight “the monitoring and enforcement of strict compliance with municipal by-laws”

José Rodríguez Cámara

Benalmádena

In the first half of 2026, the Benalmádena Local Police initiated 365 disciplinary proceedings relating to cleanliness, the dumping of garden waste, furniture and household ... goods, along with the disposal of rubbish outside the designated hours or without a prior request for the service. These proceedings are the first step towards the issuance of fines to those who have committed the offences.

These figures come from the public safety department and highlight “the monitoring and enforcement of strict compliance with municipal by-laws”.

Mayor Juan Antonio Lara said, "This is a specific monitoring initiative which highlights the Local Police’s stepped-up inspection and enforcement efforts to keep public spaces in the best possible condition in terms of cleanliness and hygiene.”

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