Arona to Install Security Cameras Following Illegal Dumping at La Camella Park
Arona officials are planning to install security cameras to combat illegal dumping and vandalism after the La Camella recreational area was repeatedly left covered in trash.
The state of public spaces in Arona, Tenerife, is back in the political spotlight after the La Camella recreational area was found turned into an improvised dump. Councilwoman Clara Pérez reported that the site was left covered in food scraps and trash this past Friday, highlighting a growing issue with how shared spaces are treated.
This is not an isolated incident; residents have made similar complaints about the area’s condition in the past. Due to these recurring problems, the local council is now planning to install security cameras across the municipality. The goal is to identify those responsible for illegal dumping and issue fines.
The councilwoman has appealed to the public for help in identifying the people behind the latest mess, which appears to have been left behind after a birthday party. By monitoring vulnerable areas, the council hopes to hold offenders accountable and discourage future vandalism.
Beyond the issue of waste management, the situation has sparked a broader conversation about how people treat shared leisure spaces. While the council finalizes plans for the new surveillance system, officials are reminding residents that keeping public areas clean is a shared responsibility that relies on basic civic pride.