Waste separation on the increase - Chris Said

A total 7,700 tonnes of waste were separated by the Maltese and Gozitans between January and June. This was an increase of 2,500 tonnes over the same period last year, local councils parliamentary secretary Chris Said said. Addressing a news conference...

A total 7,700 tonnes of waste were separated by the Maltese and Gozitans between January and June.

This was an increase of 2,500 tonnes over the same period last year, local councils parliamentary secretary Chris Said said.

Addressing a news conference in Attard, he said that 4,500 tonnes were collected in the grey rubbish bags and another 3,200 tonnes from bring-in sties.

Attard separated the greatest amount of waste on average with each of the residents separating 0.78 kilogrammes of recyclable waste each week. This was double the national average.

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