WasteServ is continuing its commitment to enhancing waste management infrastructure with the announcement of a new organic processing plant. A tender has been published for the design, build and trial operation of this new facility, with an investment of around €75 million. This project is set to continue boosting operational efficiency and ensure the country is well-prepared for the future.
Over the past five years, there has been steady and consistent growth in organic waste collection, thanks in part to several government initiatives, such as the launch of a new national waste collection schedule. With this investment, WasteServ continues to future-proof the country’s waste management infrastructure.
The new facility, expected to be commissioned by 2028, will have the capacity to process around 74,000 tonnes of organic waste annually. This waste will be converted into renewable energy in the form of electricity and high-quality compost, contributing to a more sustainable circular economy. In 2024 alone, 35,000 tonnes of organic waste were processed, marking an impressive 67% increase over two years.
WasteServ is already successfully processing organic waste into renewable energy and compost. In 2024, this process generated enough renewable energy to power 967 households for a year, and produced 2,701 tonnes of high-quality compost. The new facility will enhance these efforts, increasing both compost and renewable energy production.
“The Environmental Impact Assessment has already been completed, and it concluded that the project has net environmental benefits, with the site identified and cleared, ensuring that works can commence immediately once the tender is awarded. This investment underscores WasteServ’s commitment to advancing Malta’s waste management sector while supporting national sustainability goals,” said WasteServ CEO Richard Bilocca.
The design of the plant, which will be located within the ECOHIVE Complex, has also been carefully considered to integrate with its surroundings, with the overall structure designed to blend in with the landscape through the introduction of a curved architectural screen made of glulam, a sustainably sourced timber and landscaping. Additionally, the facility will include an administration block and a laboratory.
Bidders interested in this project have until 10 June 2025 to submit their offers.
