Puerto del Rosario opens new registration period for course that can reduce waste charge by up to 30%

Puerto del Rosario Town Council opened a new registration period this Friday, 13 November, for its course, “Training in Awareness, Recycling, Waste Management and the Circular Economy”. Completing the course is a prerequisite for qualifying for discounts under the municipal ordinance on the urban solid waste management charge.

The initiative is aimed especially at people who were unable to complete the training in previous rounds. It will allow them to obtain discounts on their waste bill for the 2027 and 2028 financial years, provided they meet the other requirements.

Specifically, the ordinance provides for a 30% discount for residents registered in the municipality and a 20% discount for certain businesses: self-employed individuals and owners of single-member commercial companies who carry out their activity as self-employed workers.

Registration open until 20 December

Registration will be open from 13 November to 20 December 2026 through the online form provided by the Town Council.

Places for both the in-person course and the virtual campus will depend on registration numbers and the capacity available.

In-person training will take place between 18 and 30 November at various locations across the municipality, making it easier for residents to attend without having to travel long distances.

Those interested can check the available dates, times and venues on the registration form and choose the session that best suits their needs.

The Town Council may exceptionally arrange additional sessions in December, but recommends completing the training as soon as possible.

Online training with four days to complete the course

An online option will also be available and is due to launch shortly.

Those who register will receive login details for the virtual campus by email and will have four days from receipt to complete the training.

The Town Council therefore recommends checking the email address provided during registration carefully.

Diploma must be submitted before 31 December

The Town Council reminds applicants that completing the course does not mean the discount will be applied automatically.

After completing the training and receiving the relevant diploma, applicants must submit an application through the municipal registry before 31 December 2026.

The application must include the cadastral reference of the home or premises for which the discount is being requested.

Applicants must also be up to date with their tax obligations to Puerto del Rosario Town Council and have no outstanding debts when they submit their application.

Discounts for 2027 and 2028

Training completed in this round will allow applicants to request the discounts for the 2027 and 2028 financial years, provided they continue to meet the requirements.

However, taxpayers who have already been granted the discount for 2026 and 2027 will not need to repeat the course in this round, the Town Council says.

With this new edition, the Council aims to make the tax discounts more accessible and raise public awareness of waste separation, recycling and the circular economy.

The initiative is part of the municipal measures to improve urban solid waste management and encourage more sustainable habits among residents and businesses in Puerto del Rosario.