Residents of Aglandjia were left frustrated last week when a Nicosia municipality crew was seen combining purple bags of household waste with recyclables in the same lorry. The vehicle, equipped with a mechanical gripper, indiscriminately picked up all types of rubbish, causing concerns among locals about the efficacy of their recycling efforts. Witnesses reported sloppy handling that left plastic bottles scattered, leading to litter in busy streets. This incident has raised questions about the sincerity of the municipality's commitment to recycling, especially when residents pay €100 for specific waste bags, seemingly without ensuring proper waste segregation.