The facility, supported by €11.4 million from the Cohesion Fund, will focus on collecting and recycling various types of waste, including wood, mattresses, textiles, glass, electronic equipment, and tires. It is expected to recover nearly 20,000 tonnes of waste by 2029.

The Commission emphasizes the importance of reducing reliance on landfills and promoting efficient land use for waste management. Commissioner Elisa Ferreira highlights that the facility will contribute to Malta's efforts to meet national and European waste directives. The inauguration took place during a press conference attended by Commissioner Virginijus Sinkevičius and other government officials. Commissioner Sinkevičius also visited other environmentally relevant sites during his visit to Malta.

Malta has received over €1 billion in Cohesion Policy funding during the 2014-2020 period, supporting various projects, including those focused on recycling and environmental rehabilitation. A short feature can be found here.