In 2022, Malta saw a 4.4% increase in solid waste generation compared to 2021, reaching 2.6 million tonnes. 

Hazardous waste rose by 6.1%, while non-hazardous waste increased by 4.4%, notably from construction and demolition activities and household waste. 

Waste treatment also increased by 6.1%, with rises in recovery-recycling and disposal-other, but declines in recovery-backfilling and recovery-energy recovery. 

Treatment within Malta saw a notable increase in recovery-recycling but a decrease in recovery-backfilling. Overseas treatment saw an increase in recovery-recycling but a decrease in disposal-landfill. 

Waste input at various facilities increased, including the Tal-Kus and Malta North Mechanical-Biological Treatment Plant. 

However, incineration at the Marsa Thermal Treatment Facility decreased. Inert mineral waste treatment recorded changes, with declines in backfilling but increases in recycling and disposal at sea. 

Separate waste collection experienced declines in most categories except for door-to-door glass collection, which increased by 0.9%. Notably, Civic Amenity Sites and organic waste collection experienced significant drops.

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