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As Malta gears up for the adoption of organic waste separation on the 31st of October, homeowners have received this news with praise and welcomed it heartily.
And it is good news: Leftovers, fresh vegetables/ unused vegetables/ rotting vegetables and bread are the most commonly wasted foods, with official statistics showing that discarded food makes up more than 50% of domestic waste in Malta All of this can actually be used to green up our environment, create new jobs in recycling industry, and reduce the rate at which we fill up our landfills.
But, some have found it difficult to figure out the distribution times of the white organic waste linings and bins promised by authorities, and others have put into questions the safeguards that will be put in place against those who do not dispose of their waste properly, with homeowners living in tourist-heavy areas expressing frustration at the possibility of them getting a fine for garbage bags put in front of their houses by others.
This article won’t provide all of the answers, but it has put together everything published so far, so let’s get started:
WasteServ has been distributing organic bin/bags through Local Councils – and so far – still is. This means you can go to your local council during its open hours to collect the bin and white bio-compostable bags. Yesterday, WasteServ posted a notification that bins & bags can also be collected on behalf of someone else given they have an ID card of the person they’re collecting the bin/bags for.
Alternatively, you can go to the Visitor Centre at the Family Park in M’Skala & Ta’ Qali Civic Amenity Site from Monday to Sunday (until Sunday 4th November) between 0730hrs and 1900hrs.
You’re likely to find organic white linings in most supermarkets, home improvement stores, and retail outlets, so no, standing in a queue at the local council isn’t a must. You would, however, be missing out both on a free bin and bags, so keep that in mind! NOTE: The bin being handed out is made of plastic, so feels a little bit counterintuitive, but we’re not going to judge (too harshly).
Organic waste includes all cooked and raw food including bones, fish and shellfish, bread and pasta, rotten fruit and vegetables, fruit and vegetable peels, tea bags and ground coffee, egg shells, napkins and soiled papers, leaves and flowers.
Three times a week. The specific days will depend on your locality.
Check waste collection days in your locality here
If you leave the wrong bag on the kerbside, a sticker with information about the new arrangements will be attached to the bag, which will be left uncollected.
The grey/green bag is for recyclables, and this includes materials such as paper, plastics, and foil. When it comes to containers, tubs, cans, and cartons, make sure they’re clean and empty.
Check waste collection days in your locality here
Check waste collection days in your locality here
Glass is collected once a month from your doorstep in most localities, or can be taken to Bring-In or Civic Amenity Sites at any time.
Please refrain from putting glass items in the grey/green bag or in the black bag.
This includes: Glass, Glass bottles, Glass jars
The national waste agency has temporarily increased the hours during which its customer care freephone service on 8007-2200 is available, now extended to Saturdays and Sundays from 7:30am to 5:30pm. The public is also invited to send any questions or comments via Wasteserv’s Facebook page.
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