Construction begins on Zurita sorting and composting plant

Works that depend on the Government of the Canary Islands and have been championed by the island corporation because they “will allow recycling around 50 % of the waste that goes to the landfill.”

The construction of the classification and composting plant at the Zurita Environmental Complex has resumed following the signing of the replanning act held on Thursday at the headquarters of the Cabildo of Fuerteventura.

“Finally, the works that depend on the Autonomous Community are being resumed, and they are essential for the modernization of Zurita and the improvement of waste treatment in Fuerteventura,” said Lola García, President of the Cabildo of Fuerteventura.

“After a long period of demanding it, we have secured the commitment of the Government of the Canary Islands to start the second phase of the works, after years of delay,” she added.

During the signing ceremony, the Councillor for Waste, Enrique Pérez, noted:

“This is another step in the work the Cabildo has been doing to improve waste treatment in Fuerteventura, the Canary Island that has seen the greatest increase in recycling.”

Beyond complying with regulations and the targets set out in the Island Waste Plan, Pérez explained that the new plant will enable the separation of waste that currently ends up in the landfill cell. This, combined with growing public awareness, is expected to prevent roughly 50 % of waste from being landfilled, advancing Fuerteventura toward greater sustainability and a circular economy.

The island corporation also emphasized its continued investment in waste‑management infrastructure:

“We keep prioritising and investing to improve waste treatment on the island that has led recycling growth. Thus, Zurita’s facilities will be modernised with works already contracted for about €3 million, alongside the transfer stations distributed across the island.”

Councillor for Ecological Transition and Energy Mariano Hernández Zapata highlighted the broader significance:

“Talking about the future of Fuerteventura means ensuring efficient waste management. After years of stoppages, we can finally say that Zurita will receive these much‑needed classification and composting works.”

“Today marks the official start of these works, keeping us on track with the circular‑economy strategy roadmap.”

The classification and composting plant project is a long‑standing demand of the Cabildo of Fuerteventura. The works, overseen by the Ministry of Ecological Transition and Energy, involve a total investment of €17 million.

The initiative will launch two key facilities:

• Classification plant – to separate and recover recyclable materials that are not sorted at source.
• Composting plant – to convert organic fractions into usable compost for agricultural, forestry, and landscaping purposes.

These installations are crucial for the island to meet its 2026 recycling and circular‑economy targets, strengthening coordination among the Government of the Canary Islands, the Cabildo, and municipal authorities.