Coin installs smart cameras in fight against fly-tipping and vandalism

Coin has decided to get tough on fly-tipping with an extensive network of surveillance cameras to sort out their problem of illegal waste dumping, vandalism, and antisocial behaviour across the town. Coin local police and the council have announced the deployment of more than a dozen devices in strategic positions as part of efforts to better public safety and traffic management while encouraging responsible community habits.

Initial installations target problem locations

Work has started with a pilot scheme in Valdeperales before spreading to additional sites. Cameras now monitor areas including La Trocha, La Charca, the vicinity of El Rodeo sports centre, Alberquillas, Rincón, La Fuente, Cortijo Benítez, sections of the industrial estate, and roads such as Matadero and Antequera. Other units cover the Mijas road near La Fuente and Urique-El Rincon.

This first phase focuses on recycling points, rural entrances, and urban container zones where unauthorised deposits frequently occur. Teams will bring all twelve units online gradually over coming weeks.

Licence plate recognition behind enforcement

Equipment features advanced automatic number plate recognition together with artificial intelligence capabilities. Such technology allows quick identification of vehicles involved in illegal dumping or damage to public facilities. Local police and national security services gain valuable support when responding to reported incidents through faster evidence collection.

Francisco Santos, the mayor explained how the system tackles security concerns, protects public health standards, and directs bulky waste to the proper recycling centre instead of streets or recycling bins.

Ongoing waste management challenges remain

Council services already run double-daily refuse collections, especially in rural districts, and maintain regular street cleaning, pressure washing, disinfection, and pest control programmes. Despite these measures, the problem has become endemic, especially at out of town sites with some individuals and businesses still dumping furniture, construction rubble, and other unsuitable materials beside containers. These actions create extra costs, environmental risks, potential for wildfires, and visual pollution that affects everyone.

Education campaign complements camera rollout

Authorities are preparing a detailed information guide for residents explaining acceptable items for each container type and the need to take larger waste to the official tip. This idea means to prevent problems through better understanding rather than relying solely on fines or penalties.

Camera footage will also help track damage to bins and surrounding equipment. Officials describe the project as a deterrent that supports the vast majority of citizens who follow the rules and dispose of waste correctly.

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