Menorca concluded 2025 with a clearly positive trend in municipal waste management, marked by a sustained increase in separate collection and a continued reduction in residual waste. A comparison with the previous year highlights a significant improvement in source separation, reflecting changing habits among residents and businesses across the island.

Throughout 2025, Menorca collected more than 57.5 million kilograms of waste, with almost 19.5 million kilograms corresponding to separately collected recyclable fractions. This represents an increase of nearly 14% compared to 2024, confirming a steady rise in recycling and proper waste sorting.

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Menorca strengthens waste separation in 2025 and confirms a decline in residual waste

Paper and cardboard collection showed solid growth, exceeding 5.8 million kilograms, while lightweight packaging recorded an increase of over 14%, reinforcing its upward trend. Glass collection remained stable, demonstrating the consistency of the established system.

The most significant progress was seen in the organic waste fraction, which recorded an increase of more than 30% year-on-year. This improvement directly contributed to a reduction of over 3% in residual waste, underlining the effectiveness of proper organic waste separation.

These results are closely linked to the consolidation of selective collection systems on the island, particularly the door-to-door model, implemented for businesses across Menorca and at the household level in Maó and Es Castell. Improved organic waste separation has also reduced contamination in other recyclable streams and enhanced compost production at local treatment facilities, ensuring that waste management remains within the island’s circular economy framework.

Institutional representatives have welcomed these figures as clear evidence of collective commitment. However, they emphasise the importance of maintaining momentum by enhancing services, strengthening environmental awareness, and improving coordination between local authorities, in order to meet regional, national, and European recycling and sustainability targets.