The new site in the Western region will help ease the pressure on Al Dhafra landfill
As part of its efforts to support Abu Dhabi’s mandate of diverting 75% of waste from landfills, Abu Dhabi Waste Management Center (Tadweer) has opened a new facility to recycle construction and demolition waste in Ghayathi in Al Dhafra Western region of Abu Dhabi.
Located near the Ruwais oil fields and the UAE-Saudi Arabia border, the new facility will help ease the pressure on Al Dhafra landfill, which is anticipated to receive incoming construction and demolition waste in the range of 60,000 -70,000 tons per month with an average daily inflow of 1,500-2,000 tons.
With a minimum production capacity of 31,000 tons per month and 150 to 200 tons per hour, the new facility recycles construction and demolition waste and provides recycled aggregate for the construction of roads and other infrastructure projects.
In addition, a mobile crusher has been set up at the facility to accommodate the existing stockpiles as well as the incoming waste intended for recycling.
“At Tadweer, we continue to develop practical solutions to enhance the effectiveness of construction and demolition waste management. This helps us preserve our environment and reduce the pollution caused by construction activities, while creating new investment opportunities in integrated waste management,” said Dr Salem Al Kaabi, Acting General Manager, Tadweer.
The new facility seeks to support the Abu Dhabi Executive Council’s resolution of utilising a minimum quantity of 40% recycled material, if available, in road and construction projects. Recycling of construction and demolition waste also helps conserve natural resources through reduced reliance on virgin aggregate, which in turn cuts transportation costs and avoids CO2 emissions.
