Say bye to overflowing bins. Marbella’s parks are getting an upgrade

For parents who have cleaned up sticky wrappers and wasp-infested bins, Marbella’s town hall has taken note. The council is revamping parks, playgrounds and green spaces throughout the town, replacing outdated containers with new, larger ones. A total of 149 bins will be installed, increasing capacity from 30 litres to 50 litres per unit – a 66.7% boost in space.

The revamped bins will hold a combined 7,450 litres, adding 2,980 litres of extra capacity to the area, particularly in busy family and visitor zones. The first phase involves 109 bins at 17 parks, equating to 5,450 litres. High-traffic areas such as Parque de la Constitucion, Xarblanca, El Capricho, and La Represa will see the most new bins – 25, 15, 19 and six respectively.

Playground locations including Rio Huelo, Albarizas, Antonio Lizarza, La Chumbera, District 5, Maria Auxiliadora, La Concordia, Manuel de Falla, La Patera II, Vazquez Clavel and Los Naranjos de Marbella will also benefit. Additional 40 bins, worth 2,000 litres, remain on standby for future repairs or reinforcement work. These new bins are made from recyclable materials and designed for easy emptying, fitting either on a dedicated post or existing supports.

Old bins will be repurposed by the Parks and Gardens department, avoiding unnecessary waste. Marbella has replaced over a thousand bins in the past four years, with 500 installed in 2022, 250 in 2023, 100 in 2024 and 200 more planned for 2025 and early 2026. The total capacity of all bins across the town is now 119,000 litres. Councillor Lopez explained that the scheme has rolled out in stages under a 2022–2026 framework contract, with sealed 120-litre containers already in high-traffic areas remaining in use. Residents are reminded that the new bins are for small amounts of rubbish, not household waste.