Over 500 visitors consisting of families from various localities actively participated in a day of activities held at the Sant’ Antnin waste treatment plant in Marsascala as part of the Public Service Week, entitled Quality Service.  For this event, WasteServ encouraged members of the public to visit the plant and experience first-hand the environment friendly processes being adopted to treat and separate the recyclable material being stored in this facility.

During the ‘A Day for the Public’, visitors had the opportunity to attend various presentations by WasteServ officials on the processes adopted by WasteServ from the time the recyclable waste is collected from home, until it is treated at the Sant’ Antnin waste treatment plant. The public also had the opportunity to ask questions and clarify uncertaintiesabout managing recyclable waste at a domestic level. Apart from the ongoing educational sessions at the auditorium, the events also consisted of train rides within the facility, and fun activities for the children.

Commenting about the open day WasteServ Chairman, David Borg and Chief Executive Officer, Tonio Montebello said that, “we are extremely overwhelmed with the public turnout for this event. Such a huge gathering is a confirmation of public’s support towards our commitment to continue to enhance our efforts to educate the public and increase the capacity of recyclable material.”Mr Borg and Mr Montebello also announced that a total of 65 KGs of used batteries and expired medicines were collected from visitors, who brought the waste with them to dispose of at the plant, throughout the open day. 

Being part of the Public Service Week’s schedule of activities, the event was also attended by the Principal Permanent Secretary, MrMario Cutajar and Permanent Secretary for the Ministry for Sustainable Development, the Environment and Climate Change, Mr Joseph Caruana who toured the premises of the Sant’ Antnin Plant.