Wasteserv Approves New €75 Million Organic Waste Plant

The procurement process for a new €75 million organic waste processing plant has been successfully completed, marking an important step in Malta’s Long-term Waste Management Plan.

The project is a major investment in national waste infrastructure and follows recent record levels of renewable energy generation from organic waste.

WasteServ Chief Executive Officer Richard Bilocca said the project shows the organisation’s ongoing commitment to modernising Malta’s waste management systems while supporting environmental and sustainability goals.

He noted that the investment builds on strong waste separation efforts by households and businesses, adding that organic waste reached a record 30 million kilogrammes in 2025, demonstrating that collective action is producing measurable results.

The procurement process, launched in March 2025, has enabled the development of a state of the art facility to meet Malta’s growing organic waste processing needs.

Over the past five years, organic waste collection has steadily increased, driven partly by government policies on recycling and waste separation.

Once operational within two years, the plant will process around 74,000 tonnes of organic waste annually. The material will be converted into renewable energy as electricity and high quality compost, supporting Malta’s transition to a circular economy.

WasteServ already runs an organic waste facility generating enough energy for 1,200 households per year. The new plant will expand this capacity, increasing both energy and compost output.

The project also emphasises architectural integration to blend with its surroundings. Purpose built offices and a laboratory will strengthen operational and regulatory standards. The facility is co-financed by the EU Cohesion Fund, with an estimated contribution of €45 million.

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