As part of its ongoing commitment to sustainable waste management, WasteServ has announced the publication of a new tender for the design and build of a Skip Management Facility. 

With an investment of around €17 million, the facility will be specifically designed to process mixed waste found in open-topped skips, which are commonly used in domestic renovation works as well as small-scale construction and demolition projects. 

Equipped with a fully automated sorting line, the facility will also feature robotic arms capable of identifying and separating different waste streams. These robotic systems will ensure that materials such as wood, scrap metal, and other valuable resources that have not yet reached their end-of-life can be efficiently recovered. Once extracted, these materials will then be redirected for reuse, recycling, or exportation. 

“This facility represents a significant step forward in our mission to reduce landfilling and recover valuable resources,” said Richard Bilocca, WasteServ CEO. “With an annual capacity of 47,000 tonnes and an innovative location that avoids further land uptake, we are not only maximising resource efficiency but also reaffirming our commitment to sustainable waste management and the circular economy.” 

The facility will be constructed without the need for additional land uptake, as it will be built innovatively within the valley situated between the closed Magħtab Landfill and the active engineered Għallis Landfill. Preliminary works to create the built-up platform have already been completed and duly certified through a separate contract. 

This facility will play a key role in extending landfill lifespan and preserving valuable landfill capacity, whilst positively contributing to long-term waste management goals and national recycling targets. 

WasteServ invites all interested bidders to participate by submitting their offers by 16th July 2025.