Tenerife to Invest €3.5 Million in New Waste Management Centre
The Cabildo of Tenerife has allocated €3.5 million for the transformation of the old Malpaso Transfer Plant in Arona into a new Logistics Centre. This upgrade aims to enhance waste management services across the region.
Key features of the project include the introduction of bulky waste processing, a new recycling point, and a service area for caravans, which will be extended to all waste collection points on the island. The caravan service allows for the disposal of waste water and provides potable water supplies.
Rosa Dávila, President of the Cabildo, highlighted the project as a significant step towards modernising waste management infrastructure. “Today marks the transition from a simple transfer plant to a Logistics Centre offering several services,” she said.
In addition to the new caravan facilities, a covered structure for bulky waste collection and a selective waste disposal area are being constructed. Improvements to the leachate treatment system are also underway, along with branding the site as ‘Tenerife+Sustainable.’
Blanca Pérez, the Councillor for Natural Environment, Sustainability, Security and Emergencies, emphasised the importance of this facility, stating it serves the entire southwest of the island. She pointed out that the centre will now handle bulky items separately, optimising transport and reducing the overall management burden.
Alejandro Molowny, director of the island’s waste management, called the opening of the enhanced facility a pivotal moment for the island’s waste management strategy.
Mayor of Arona, Fátima Lemes, acknowledged the necessity of services tailored to modern needs, especially those for caravans.
With these upgrades, the Malpaso Logistics Centre will improve its operational efficiency, providing essential services for residents of Arona, Adeje, and surrounding areas. Currently, Tenerife operates four transfer plants, gradually converting them into logistic centres to streamline waste processing.
The Cabildo predicts that this initiative could reduce transportation needs significantly, potentially avoiding between 746 and 995 annual trips for bulky waste management. In 2025, the Arona Transfer Plant processed 161,925 tonnes of waste, representing over a third of the total waste handled across the island’s facilities.
