The Consell de Mallorca is finalising phase I of the new composting plant in Llucmajor, which will increase the capacity to process the organic fraction of municipal waste by 21,000 tonnes annually.
The construction of the new composting plant in Llucmajor is progressing well and is nearing its final stages. The president of the Consell de Mallorca, Llorenç Galmés, visited the facilities on Friday, accompanied by the second vice president and island councillor for the Environment, Pedro Bestard, and the general director of Tirme, Antonio Pons.
Phase I of the infrastructure, funded by Next Generation EU funds as part of the Sustainable Tourism Plan (PSTD), was completed on June 30, 2026. The investment received amounts to over 5.9 million euros, allocated for the photovoltaic installation, earthworks, pruning warehouse, and automation.
Energy Self-Sufficiency and Emission Reduction
The plant will feature a photovoltaic installation that will generate around 2 GWh annually, nearly half of the energy it will consume. This will help avoid the use of fossil fuels and reduce the environmental impact of the facility.
Bestard highlighted that “the highest possible degree of self-sufficiency” has been achieved by maximising the use of the plant's roofs, without occupying an extra square metre for solar panels. The commitment to renewables is key in a project that aims to align with European ecological transition objectives.
Increased Processing Capacity and Quality Compost
The new infrastructure will allow for the processing of 21,000 additional tonnes per year of the organic fraction of municipal waste (FORM). The compost obtained from aerobic digestion will improve the quality of agricultural soils in Mallorca, closing the loop of the circular economy.
The total planned investment for the entire plant amounts to 30 million euros, of which 20 will be funded by European funds. The complete finalisation, with the commissioning of the facility, is expected by the end of 2026.
Galmés described the initiative as one of the “strategic investments” of the Consell to modernise the island's waste management infrastructures. “We are moving towards a more sustainable, efficient model aligned with European objectives,” he stated.
For the residents of Llucmajor and the rest of Mallorca, this plant represents a step forward in reducing waste sent to landfill and in producing compost that will directly benefit local agriculture. Additionally, the plant will generate employment during its operation and contribute to the island's energy self-sufficiency.
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