Waste Management Corporation Limited (WAMCO) was initially formed in 2009, and later revived in September 2015 with a mandate to provide a sustainable waste management solution throughout the country. On January 1st 2016, the corporation officially started operations by taking over the waste management function for Malé Region. This includes the daily transfer of waste from Malé to Thilafushi, the waste management of Villimalé, and the disposal of waste at Thilafushi landfill area.