MDA Backs Construction Waste Recycling Incentives Extended to 2031

The Malta Development Association has come out in support of Legal Notice 210 of 2026, the new rules that extend fiscal incentives for construction and demolition waste recycling through to 2031 and tighten obligations on authorised operators.

Quarry operators and recycling facilities now have the long-term certainty needed to invest in modern infrastructure, equipment and waste management improvements, the association said.

In a statement, the MDA described sustainable construction as both an environmental responsibility and an essential pillar for the long-term competitiveness of Malta's construction industry.

The new rules also introduce safeguards designed to keep waste services running smoothly. Authorised facilities must now respect a maximum fee of €16 per tonne for qualifying services, with hidden or additional charges prohibited.

Facilities are also barred from refusing to accept construction and demolition waste without a valid reason, a requirement the MDA says should cut disruption to projects and keep construction timelines on track.

For contractors and developers, the price cap brings predictability. The MDA argues that operators benefiting from public incentives should deliver reliable and transparent services, and that enforcement and dialogue with industry are what make environmental regulation effective.

The association is not stopping with the new law. It is urging Government to keep investing in recycling capacity and to look at further incentives that would push more recycled aggregates into public and private projects.

Innovation, new recycling technologies and better logistics should remain a national priority, the MDA added, saying such investment would lower costs over time and strengthen Malta's sustainability credentials.

The MDA said it looks forward to continuing cooperation with Government, regulators and industry to balance economic growth with environmental stewardship.