Construction of a new composting plant at the Zonzamas Environmental Complex in Lanzarote is progressing following the signing of a start-up document by the Cabildo de Lanzarote. The project, led by the Waste Management Department, headed by Councillor Domingo Cejas, involves an investment of €5.97 million, supported by the Canary Islands Development Fund (FDCAN).
The contract for the facility was awarded a few months ago to a consortium comprising Medio Ambiente, Residuos y Agua Marea S.L. and Heliopol S.A.U., selected from four submitted bids.
This new facility is part of the modernisation efforts at the Zonzamas Environmental Complex and aims to enhance the treatment of organic municipal waste. It aligns with European goals regarding circular economy practices and the reduction of landfill waste.
Plans include building a 2,200-square-metre facility equipped with a trench fermentation system and forced ventilation. It is projected to process up to 3,500 tonnes of bio-waste from selective collection and an additional 875 tonnes of plant debris each year.
The process is expected to yield around 2,600 tonnes of compost annually, suitable for agricultural, forestry, and landscaping purposes.
Oswaldo Betancort, president of the insular corporation, emphasised that this new infrastructure is part of broader improvements aimed at optimising waste management on the island. Funding will be drawn partly from the Canary Islands Development Fund, with additional resources allocated for further enhancements at the complex.
