Magħtab is a Maltese village. It lies in the valley of the same name in the local council of Naxxar.Il Maghtab It is the site of the largest landfill in the island, commonly known as 'Mount Magħtab'. The landfill was closed when Malta joined the EU in 2004,WasteServ Malta Ltd but two others were subsequently opened.
The Il-Widna acoustic mirror is located away. The hill of Ġebel San Pietru also lies within the confines of Magħtab.
In December 2021, residents noticed new excavated rock and construction waste, forming a new 'waste mountain'.
On June 1, 2026, a fireworks factory near the village exploded, injuring two farmers and reportedly rattling buildings across Malta.
References Michael Cassar Torreggiani (17 July 2007). Maghtab: A breath of fresh air. Times of Malta. Accessed June 2024.