Waste collected at the Málaga Fair rises by 11% as Limasam strengthens its operations

Waste collection at the Málaga Fair 2026 has grown by 11% compared to last year. The Real de Cortijo de Torres leads the increase with 19%.

The Málaga Fair 2026 is leaving a larger footprint than usual on the cleaning services of the capital. Since the start of the festivities on 15 August, the amount of waste collected has increased by 11% compared to the same period of the previous edition, according to data provided by sources from the Málaga City Council.

The still provisional balance reflects the accumulated activity up to this Thursday and shows significant differences between the two main venues of the Fair: the Real de Cortijo de Torres and the historic centre.

The most pronounced increase occurs in the fairgrounds of Cortijo de Torres, where waste collection has grown by 19% compared to the same period last year. It is precisely at the Real where much of the activity of booths and attractions is concentrated throughout the day, with a programme that extends into the afternoon, evening, and early morning.

The evolution of the collected waste constitutes, according to municipal sources, an indicator of the consumption taking place during the festivities. The increase is more moderate in the historic centre of Málaga, the other major venue for the celebrations, where the amount of rubbish removed so far is 5% above that recorded during the same period of the previous Fair.

The data comes from Limasam, the municipal company responsible for cleaning in Málaga, which is maintaining the operational setup linked to the festivities that began on 15 August and will continue until 22 August. The available figures still do not allow for a complete balance of generated waste.

Limasam expects to have this Sunday the final data, once the festivities are over and the collection corresponding to the last days of activity is completed. Meanwhile, the service reinforcement will remain active to meet the demand of the central days.

On another note, the mayor of Málaga, Francisco de la Torre, accompanied by the delegated councillor for Operational Services, Beaches, and Festivals, Teresa Porras, has met with the workers of Limasam to thank them for their efforts during this period and to learn first-hand about the development of the special operation.