The specially designed van of the recycling of devices SA, again welcomes to the city Municipality of Athensenabling citizens to recycle small electrical and electronic devices in an easy, immediate and responsible way.

‘Recycling is an attitude of life and investment in the future of our city’The Mayor of Athens said Haris Doukas, stressing: “We want Athens to lead the transition to a circular economy, where nothing is lost and every material finds its place again. Our goal is to give citizens simple tools to actively participate in trying to live in a clearer and more human city. “

The Deputy Mayor of Cleanliness and Recycling, Roxanne Bey, referred to the importance of raising public awareness of securely recycling of waste through their responsible management, which also protects the environment, urging citizens to search for VAN in the colors of Recycling SA. contributing to a better future.

From 6 to 16 October, Van It will take stops in neighborhoods in Athens. The action takes place in the framework of the International Recycling Day of Electronic Waste 2025 (October 14) with the aim of facilitating citizens to deliver objects such as mobile phones, tablets, toasters, mixers, as well as lamps, tonne containers.

Van will visit the following neighborhoods of Athens from 10:00 to 16:00:

  • 5th Municipal Community – 06 & 07 October, in the courtyard of the Church of Agia Barbara (ISAP Station Ano Patisia)
  • 1st Municipal Community – 08 October, in the courtyard of the Church of St. Dionysius
  • 6th Municipal Community – 09 October, Koliatsou Square (near the 28th of October and Sifnos Streets)
  • 7th Municipal Community – October 10, 2025, Gyzi Square and Ellinoros Square – October 13th
  • 4th Municipal Community – October 14, 2025, Sepolia Metro
  • 3rd Municipal Community – October 15, 2025, Es Square
  • 2nd Municipal Community – October 16, 2025, New World Battle of Analatos Battle (Elias Iliou and Perimeter Square Contribution)

It is noted that old devices contain heavy metals and other materials that, when recycled properly, do not contaminate the environment. Recycling also requires less energy than producing new materials. Metals, glass and plastic are recovered and reused in new products. Thus, the materials acquire a “second life” instead of ending up as waste.