From the outset, priority was given to the collection of accumulated waste from the day of the strike, as well as cleaning in the areas around containers. Throughout the day normality has gradually been restored in practically all districts, with the city to be completely back to normal by the end of the day. The operation involved 1,840 cleaning teams in all, with nearly 2,900 professionals from the cleaning and waste collection service.

As for the damage caused after the demonstration, this occurred in some very specific parts of the city centre. Nearly 110 waste containers were burnt, which are now gradually being replaced, at a cost of roughly 150,000 euros. Paving and urban furniture were also affected, as were traffic lights and plant tubs.

As a preventive measure, nearly a hundred waste containers were removed and some forty Bicing stations were closed. For its part, the City Police rolled out some 300 officers. The City Council will be bringing legal proceedings in any cases opened relating to the disturbances.