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Palma Takes Ibiza's Waste: Pragmatism or a Problem for the Island?

Palma and Ibiza Waste Transfers: What the Autumn Pilot Could Mean

A planned autumn pilot would bring Ibiza’s waste to Palma for treatment at Son Reus, with questions over noise, traffic and oversight.

Published: April 22, 2026
Palma Takes Ibiza's Waste: Pragmatism or a Problem for the Island?

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Will Palma start receiving waste from Ibiza in autumn?

A pilot phase is planned from autumn, with waste arriving by ship in Palma and then being taken by sealed trucks to the Son Reus incineration plant. The idea is meant to help manage excess waste, but it still raises questions about traffic, noise, and whether the system can work without affecting nearby residents.

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