Madrid Cleaning Services Denounce Waste Surge from 'Cruising' in Casa de Campo
Cleaning services in Madrid have reported a significant increase in hazardous waste, including used condoms and biological remains, due to the practice of 'cruising' (open-air sexual encounters) in the Casa de Campo park. The City Council has deployed daily operations to address the sanitation issues, which have spread beyond traditional areas to locations like the Zoo parking lot. Workers describe disturbing conditions, noting that they often collect semen-filled condoms among trees and sometimes require police escorts to perform their duties safely. Police unions criticize the current response, arguing that unused motorcycles and drones should be utilized to monitor the area and enforce cleaning ordinances more effectively. While fines of up to 600 euros apply for public sex, and criminal charges exist for acts involving minors, authorities struggle to curb the behavior facilitated by social media apps. The accumulated waste poses environmental risks, as condoms take years to degrade and threaten local fauna. Residents and workers express indignation over the deterioration of this key green space, highlighting the conflict between public health, environmental preservation, and illicit private activities in public zones.
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Madrid Cleaning Services Denounce Waste Surge from 'Cruising' in Casa de Campo
Cleaning services in Madrid have reported a significant increase in hazardous waste, including used condoms and biological remains, due to the practice of 'cruising' (open-air sexual encounters) in the Casa de Campo park. The City Council has deployed daily operations to address the sanitation issues, which have spread beyond traditional areas to locations like the Zoo parking lot. Workers describe disturbing conditions, noting that they often collect semen-filled condoms among trees and sometimes require police escorts to perform their duties safely. Police unions criticize the current response, arguing that unused motorcycles and drones should be utilized to monitor the area and enforce cleaning ordinances more effectively. While fines of up to 600 euros apply for public sex, and criminal charges exist for acts involving minors, authorities struggle to curb the behavior facilitated by social media apps. The accumulated waste poses environmental risks, as condoms take years to degrade and threaten local fauna. Residents and workers express indignation over the deterioration of this key green space, highlighting the conflict between public health, environmental preservation, and illicit private activities in public zones.
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