Abu Dhabi Waste Management Center (Tadweer) said it has stepped up efforts to recycle the construction and demolition (C&D) waste as part of a strategic plan to implement a world-class waste management system in the emirate.

 

Tadweer is the key government entity responsible for all activities related to the development of waste management services in Abu Dhabi, including the collection, transportation, treatment and disposal of waste in a safe, efficient and economical manner. 

 

The move comes as part of Tadweer’s commitment to implementing Abu Dhabi Executive Council's resolution that mandates the use of a minimum quantity of 40 per cent recycled material in different road and construction projects across the emirate.

 

Over the past year, Tadweer had received 1,808,291 tonnes of C&D waste from Abu Dhabi region, accounting for 26 per cent of the total waste handled by its facilities. 

 

Of this, the centre recycled 1,236,814 tonnes, representing 70 per cent of the total R&D waste collected from the region, and equivalent of 149 domes of Louvre Museum in Abu Dhabi.

 

Located on Hameem Road in Abu Dhabi, Tadweer’s C&D waste recycling facility boasts a capacity of 8000 tonnes of C&D waste per day. 

 

It produces four different sizes of recycled aggregate, and sand for use in the construction of various infrastructure projects across the emirate. 

 

Since 2010, the facility has produced 13,842,072 tons of recycled aggregate from C&D waste, equivalent of 5,300 km road, which is similar to building a road that stretches for 40 per cent of the Earth’s diameter.

 

Using advanced treatment and recycling processes, the recycled aggregate from the facility is used in the construction of several landmarks and vital infrastructure projects in the emirate including Louvre Museum - Abu Dhabi, Ghweifat International Highway, Sheikh Zayed Mosque and Etihad Rail project.

 

General Manager Dr Salem Al Kaabi said: "Tadweer’s efforts to recycle construction and demolition waste across Abu Dhabi has significantly contributed to achieving the emirate’s recycling targets."

 

"The facility has become a major source of raw materials for major construction projects in the emirate," stated Al Kaabi.

 

According to him, Tadweer’s strategy is focused on the development of innovative solutions for the effective management of waste in an eco-friendly manner.

 

"This strategy allows the emirate to reduce pollution and protect its environment for future generations in line with its sustainable development agenda," he added.-TradeAraba News Service