Separate waste collection scheme set to start

The collection of packaging waste at source will commence in Gozo on Monday and in Malta on Tuesday, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry for Resources and Rural Affairs, Christopher Ciantar, has announced.

The ministry in a statement said that as from today households can exchange their coupons at local councils for the grey collection bags where waste has to be deposited for collection.

Households should also refer to a mail-shot sent earlier this week which includes a schedule of when the collection scheme will start in their localities.

Only three materials may be deposited in the grey bags - metal, paper and plastic. Glass for the time being has to be disposed of at the bring-in-sites

Once collected, the waste will be separated mechanically at the Sant' Antnin plant in Marsascala.

All other refuse will continue to be collected on a daily basis throughout the week.