The Junta de Andalucía recently published a plan by a private company to create a large waste recycling complex and landfill dump within the beautiful rural landscape of Canillas de Aceituno.
Residents and neighbours in surrounding areas believe that the large-scale destruction of this beautiful natural countryside will have a devastating and long term impact on our community, the environment and the incredible wildlife we have here, not to mention the negative effect on tourism many people have been trying so hard to promote. We can not allow this to happen.
The outrage of the news immediately brought the community together and we want to share this information widely to gather support in our protest.
We say NO!
Waste Recycling
This huge complex will have multiple zones for processing metal, plastics, electrical machines, vegetable waste, general waste etc.
Landfill Area
In addition, an enormous garbage dump is proposed which will literally fill the valley on the access road to the village with waste from Málaga province.
Illegal Access Road
An access road has already been cut into the mountainside to access the landfill area with no planning permission. This has been denounced by the Ayuntamieno.
The valley proposed for the landfill
Far reaching impact
All towns and villages from the motorway at Vélez-Málaga to Canillas de Aceituno and all the towns and villages beyond will be impacted with the increased heavy traffic and large industrial trucks. The public roads to the site (A -7205 and MA-4106) are not equipped to handle this and will pose a great danger on the dangerous tight bends.
Illegal road already built in the campo
Narrow roads and dangerous corners
Collision Risks on Narrow Roads: Curves with poor visibility and narrow lanes are common causes of accidents involving trucks. Situations where trucks invade opposing lanes—due to poor visibility or instability—are particularly hazardous. These incidents can lead to severe outcomes for both truck drivers and other road users, including cyclists and motorcyclists.
Heavy Vehicle Accidents: Trucks are involved in 14% of accidents in Málaga province, a statistic that includes crashes on the narrow, winding roads typical of the Axarquía region. These accidents result in significant injuries and fatalities. Heavy vehicles are especially at risk of crossing into oncoming lanes on tight curves, with poor road design contributing to up to 35% of truck-related fatal accidents.
Follow our Progress
Follow our progress as we make our protest – here