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Almost 6.5 Tons of Trash in July: The Summer Clean-Up off Mallorca's Coasts

Where the Collected Waste from Mallorca Goes

After cleanup, waste from Mallorca is sorted for recycling or sent to specialist disposal facilities.

Published: April 22, 2026
Almost 6.5 Tons of Trash in July: The Summer Clean-Up off Mallorca's Coasts

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What happens to the waste collected in Palma and along Mallorca’s coast?

Collected waste is sorted after recovery, with recyclable plastics separated from tires, oil residues and other materials that need special handling. Some waste can be processed locally, while certain items must be taken to specialist facilities on the mainland.

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