Skills Pass lists Transport and Waste Management in Malta among the first module's topics. This page practises rules from that area, each checked against Malta Public Transport, Transport Malta, ERA, WasteServ or a local council. It does not show what the official exam asks.
Use this page to practise
Where should you put a banana skin, a plastic bottle and a glass jar for collection? Then check against the source.
Independent practice only. This guide is not an official syllabus, question bank, or prediction of results.
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Pre-Departure Course · Topic 10 of 12
4 sections · 6 key facts · 4 review prompts
What the official module covers
Skills Pass names Transport and Waste Management in Malta as one of the first module's ten topics. Use your official course materials first; this page practises the rules behind it.
Buses and driving
Citizens and residents with a personalised Tallinja card (the one with your name and photo) travel free on regular buses. Tap the card on the machine near the driver when you board. Some services are paid, such as Tallinja Direct routes and On Demand services. Without a valid ticket, or if you did not tap your card when boarding, the fine is €50.
A driving licence from outside the EU can be used for up to 12 months from your last entry into Malta. Only licences from eligible countries can be exchanged without a new test: Transport Malta lists EU and EEA countries, Switzerland, Australia, the United Arab Emirates (for Maltese and UAE citizens only) and the United Kingdom. You must also have lived in Malta for at least 185 days in the previous 12 months and meet the document requirements.
Separating your rubbish
Waste separation has been required by law for homes and businesses since 14 April 2023. Organic waste, such as food scraps, goes in the white bag; recyclable plastic and paper in the grey or green bag; and remaining mixed rubbish in a see-through black bag — hazardous waste and medicines never go in it. Glass never goes in the black or grey bag: it has its own door-to-door collection.
Check the collection schedule and your area's collection times at wastecollection.mt, which is available in ten languages. ERA officials inspect. For households, ERA lists an official warning for the first offence, €25 for the second and €50 for the third.
Bulky items and special waste
Local councils collect bulky household items, such as a mattress, free of charge, usually by appointment. You can also take bulky items, electronics, batteries, cooking oil and more to a WasteServ Civic Amenity Site (a household waste drop-off site). It is free for households and open every day from 7:30 to 17:30 except Christmas Day and New Year's Day. You must enter in a vehicle, with a permit you can get online or at the site.
Key facts to remember
Free buses: personalised Tallinja card, tapped on boarding.
No valid ticket, or card not tapped when boarding: €50 fine.
Non-EU licence: up to 12 months from your last entry.
White bag organic · grey or green bag recyclables · see-through black bag for the rest · glass separate.
Your schedule and local times: wastecollection.mt, in ten languages.
Bulky items: free local council collection or a Civic Amenity Site.
Study tips
- Look up the schedule and your area's collection times on wastecollection.mt before you move in.
- Apply for a personalised Tallinja card early: the free travel only works with your name and photo on the card.
- Put a note in your phone with the date your 12 months of foreign-licence driving end.
Common pitfalls
- Putting glass in the black bag. It has its own collection.
- Forgetting to tap your card when you board. That can mean a €50 fine.
- Assuming every bus service is free. Tallinja Direct and On Demand services are paid.
Ready to test yourself?
Self-test
Quick review
4 questions · tap to reveal
Which card gives free bus travel?
A personalised Tallinja card, with your name and photo.
How long can you drive on a non-EU licence?
Up to 12 months from your last entry into Malta.
Which bag is for organic waste?
The white bag.
Where do you check the collection schedule and times?
wastecollection.mt, the official guide in ten languages.
Preparation scope and sources
Identità names Living and Working in Malta and Rights and Obligations in the Workplace, with assessments and an interview checking English proficiency and understanding of the course content. Use your assigned course materials and booking instructions as your syllabus. This hub is supplementary practice; it does not cover every official question.
Read Identità's official Pre-Departure Course guidance
Assessment guidance checked:
The linked programme overview establishes the preparation context, not an official endorsement of these exercises. Follow your provider's current course materials and assessment instructions.