Inert waste management plan

Abstract

Since I joined the Planning Authority in October 1995 I was assigned to the Mineral and Planning Unit One of the problems that stirred my interest was the increasing problem of Inert Waste Disposal in Malta. With my work I hope that in some way I will help to leviate this problem and eliminate illegal dumping of waste in the environment. Objective of the project: As a result of quarrying activity there is the existence of a large number of sites which may be suitable for filling with inert waste. This provides the opportunity for landfilling and restoration of the land to a beneficial after use such as agriculture. This project is concerned with the formulation of assessment criteria for quarry sites suitable for filling with inert waste in Malta and Gozo. The plan, although specific, will provide an example of the construction works needed, and operational procedures to be followed in the development of a management plan for one of the sites. This can also be applied to the other selected sites.