First of its kind facility in Abu Dhabi to transfer 200 tons of waste per week
Abu Dhabi Waste Management Center (Tadweer) recently launched a marine waste vessel in Al Dhafra Region of Abu Dhabi as part of the Centre’s continued efforts to enhance the collection, transportation and treatment of solid waste.
The facility will be used to transfer different types of solid waste from Dalma Island in Al Dhafra Region to Ruwais landfill on a regular basis.
The first of its kind facility in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi articulates Tadweer’s continued efforts to protect the environment and ensure the public health and safety in line with the highest international standards.
Compared to traditional methods, the vessel can accommodate large-sized waste containers, doubling the Center’s capacity to transfer huge amounts of waste from different areas of the island.
The 79-ton vessel is approximately 26m long, and is operated under the supervision of a permanent crew comprising six members including two captains, a mechanic, an electrician and two assistants.
The vessel will operate six times per week, carrying a total 200 tons of waste in a highly professional and environmentally friendly manner.
“The opening of our first marine waste vessel comes as part of Tadweer’s continued efforts to develop an integrated waste management system to address the challenges posed by the increasing amounts of waste,” asserted Dr Salem Al Kaabi, Director General, Tadweer.
Tadweer is the key government entity responsible for all activities related to the development of waste management services in the emirate of Abu Dhabi, including the collection, transportation, treatment and disposal of waste in a safe, efficient and economical manner.
