1,860,000 tonnes of waste collected in 2022 first half
Tadweer successfully diverted 34% of all waste in Abu Dhabi away from landfills, and diverted 50% of waste resulting from demolition and construction operations, 93% of hazardous waste away from landfills
A bud ha bi waste management centre( tad we er) announced that it has processed more than 1,860,000 tonnes of waste, including 88,382 tonnes of medical and hazardous waste, and handled 50,000 pest control requests during the first half of 2022.
This comes as part of the Centre’s continuous efforts to build an efficient integrated waste management and pest control system in Abu Dhabi.
Tadweer’s achievements during the first half of 2022 included signing four operational contracts valued atdhs 235 million, which aim to provide value added services to its clients and the community, and the proper and safe disposal of waste in line with approved standards and practices.
During the first half of 2022, Tadweer successfully diverted 34% of all waste in Abu Dhabi away from landfills, and diverted 50% of waste resulting from demolition and construction operations, 93% of hazardous waste, 3% of green waste, and 6% of animal waste away from landfills. This comes in line with Tadweer’s efforts to support the UAE’S vision for 2030.
The cent re’ s achievements during the first half of 2022 included signing operational contracts for pest control services and reducing disease vector pests.
In addition to adopting the electronic approvals system for No Objection Certificates (NOC) in Abu Dhabi, as well as organizing awareness campaigns across the Emirate.
Dr Salem Al Kaabi, Acting Director-general of Tadweer, said: “The achievements realised during the first half of 2022 are a testament to the Centre’s efficacy and its pivotal position in building a sustainable system for waste management and pest control in Abu Dhabi, in order to maintain Abu Dhabi’s cleanliness and aesthetics. This is in line with the strategic objectives of the Centre to ensure value-added services are provided to the community.”
“The Centre’s highly skilled teams will continue their efforts to finding more solutions that realize sustainability by preserving natural resources, creating an aware society that contributes to reducing waste, and converting waste into an economic resource for the Emirate, all in order to create a safe, healthy, and sustainable environment,” he added.
Waste treatment: tad we er is commit ed to treating and recycling all kinds of waste, with medical and hazardous waste being among the most crucial types of waste that the Centre treats using the best standards and practices available in the field.
This is carried out via its three centres in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, which collect, transport, and treat all medical waste produced by hospitals, clinics, healthcare centres, pharmacies, educational establishments, and more.
This waste is incinerated at high temperatures that reach up to 1200 Celsius, all while adhering to the best environmental and health practices of the UAE.
In line with the Emirate’s vision to achieve the environmental objectives related to proper waste management, recycling and diverting waste from landfills, Tadweer has recycled around 29,000 tonnes of agricultural and animal waste during the first half of 2022. This helped to produce around 13,000 tonnes of organic fertiliser, in addition to producing around 1,200,000 tonnes of recycled gravel from demolition and construction waste in Abu Dhabi during the same time period.
Pest control: Regarding pest control, the rate of infestations by disease vector pests dropped to 1.9%, which is much lower than the minimum accepted rate of 5%. Mosquito infestations dropped to 1.4%, as smart mosquito traps were increased to 640 traps across the Emirate. The Centre also received 50,000 requests for combating disease vector pests, nuisance pests, and stray animals, all of which were handled in accordance with the highest international standards and global practices.
Monitoring the waste sector: The Centre has detected around 1095 cases of arbitrary dumping of solid waste, and 5248 cases of dumping sewage Abu Dhabi.
Public awareness: Tadweer organized around 21 awareness campaigns in Abu Dhabi, including field visits to various educational establishments and government agencies, benefiting more than 14,000 people in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and Al Dhafra. This directly aligns with Tadweer’s commitment to raising environmental awareness about the importance of proper treatment and disposal of waste and protecting the environment. Electronic approvals system for No Objection Certificates (NOC) for facilities and infrastructure in Abu Dhabi