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More than 6.7 tonnes of waste from the sea: Why the cleanup on Mallorca is only the beginning

What Mallorca Cleanup Teams Usually Find at Sea

Cleanup teams off Mallorca find plastic, bulky rubbish, batteries, furniture and other debris from the sea.

Published: April 22, 2026
More than 6.7 tonnes of waste from the sea: Why the cleanup on Mallorca is only the beginning

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What kind of rubbish is usually found in cleanup operations off Mallorca?

Cleanup teams around Mallorca often recover plastic, driftwood and other everyday litter, but also larger items such as batteries, furniture, metal parts and household waste. The mix matters because some items can pollute the water directly, while others break down into smaller pieces and become harder to remove. Batteries and electronic waste are especially concerning because they can release harmful substances.

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