CONTENUR, the leading company in end-to-end waste containerisation solutions for cities, took part in the 26th ANEPMA Technical Conference on 16, 17 and 18 October, organised by La Asociación Nacional de Empresas Públicas de Medio Ambiente (ANEPMA – The National Association of Public Environmental Companies) in the city of Gijón.

CONTENUR was represented at the event with a stand that highlighted some of the numerous Side-Loading implementations in Spain that have turned the Group into a market leader. This edition coincides with the 40th Anniversary of the constitution of EMULSA, the company that currently chairs ANEPMA.

The conference, aimed at professionals related to the urban waste management and street cleaning sector, is the most important annual event in the sector and a benchmark in Spain. The event was attended by more than 250 congressmen, in which circular economy and waste management were the main subjects.

During the three days there were various presentations, round tables and the exhibition of materials related to waste management and road cleaning, which dealt with the main trends in the sector.

On the first day, Sustainable Development Goals were discussed as tools for transforming environmental management, and the different visions of the Circular Economy.

On the second day, aspects such as the new Contracts Law and purchasing management, as well as Information Technologies applied to waste management were addressed.

The last day covered waste treatment and emerging technologies. In addition to issues related to the current situation of the collection and recycling of paper and cardboard, the Prevention of Occupational Hazards and Excellent Companies in Spain.

To end the conference, ANEPMA handed out its 6th Annual Awards.