Cell 4 in Zurita Completed with Leachate Control, Gas Reduction, and Waterproofing
The Cabildo of Fuerteventura, through its Waste Department, has finished the construction of Cell 4 at the Zurita Environmental Complex.
With an investment of €3.2 million from the island corporation’s own funds, Cell 4 is now ready for operation, enhancing waste treatment across the island and increasing Zurita’s capacity by more than one million cubic metres.
“Waste management is one of the island’s biggest challenges, so it is a top priority for this corporation,” said Lola García, President of the Cabildo of Fuerteventura.
“As a result of the Cabildo’s actions, Fuerteventura is now the island with the fastest growth in recycling. The trend continued in 2025, moving us from the back of the pack and even leading in categories such as glass.”
García added that the administration is also working to improve other infrastructures. With €7.42 million allocated in the 2026 budget, the Cabildo plans to tackle major waste‑management challenges, including the construction of an inert‑materials cell (for construction and demolition waste) slated for this year. Contracts have also been awarded for the adaptation and urbanisation of the Zurita site, an effort valued at around €3 million.
Official Statements
Enrique Pérez, the island’s Councillor for Waste, highlighted Cell 4 as a key component of the Island Waste Plan:
“Today we inaugurate a new landfill cell while continuing to move toward more sustainable models based on reduction, reuse, and recycling.”
“Infrastructure such as Cell 4 is essential to ensure safe, controlled, and environmentally responsible management of the waste we generate.”
Cell 3 was reaching the end of its service life, making the construction of Cell 4 crucial. The new cell expands capacity by over one million cubic metres and incorporates leachate control, gas reduction, and waterproofing systems.
The facility complies with current regulations and reinforces the Cabildo’s commitment to environmental protection, public health, and continuous improvement of public services.
“Our goal is to extend its lifespan while continuing to prioritize and invest in alternatives that further increase recycling rates,” Pérez said.
He also emphasized the importance of the Zurita Composting and Classification Plant:
“We have launched the Canary Islands Government’s commitment to resume work on this plant. It will be essential to divert roughly 20‑30 % of the waste that currently goes to the landfill and to process an additional 20 % of organic material.”
“We have also upgraded the transfer stations to accommodate a fifth container and will keep optimising existing infrastructure, strengthening environmental sustainability across the island and contributing to a more responsible and efficient waste management system,” Pérez concluded.