Al Mamzar gets fully automated waste collection system
dubai — An advanced system for collecting and transporting waste in Al Mamzar area has been introduced by the waste management department of the Dubai Municipality.
“We have been keen to introduce the most efficient and effective systems in the field of collection, storage and transportation of waste in order to be in line with the strategic objectives and requirements of the Smart Government, and in application of international best practices and practical experiences in the field of smart waste management,” said Abdulmajeed Saifaie, director of waste management department.
He said that as an initial stage, the project is being implemented in Al Mamzar area and is expected to be gradually introduced in other areas in the next phases. “Members of the sustainable waste management awareness team in the department have carried out visits to 133 housing units in Al
The engines are designed to meet the needs of high energy use and environmental protection, and are solid and stable on public roads.” Abdulmajeed Saifaie, director of waste management department, DM
Mamzar to create awareness among the residents of the area on the importance of the project and to seek their participation in the efforts aimed at disseminating the culture of waste sorting from the source,” said Saifaie.
“Through this project, two containers have been provided, one for general waste, the other for collecting recycling materials, in addition to introducing advanced vehicles with high technical and operational specifications and a different appearance that addresses many of the technical challenges of driving systems in the existing vehicles,” he added.
innovative vehicles
“The new vehicles have many advanced features, most notably related to safety that meets the sustainable transport standards. The engines are designed to meet the needs of high energy use and environmental protection, and are solid and stable on public roads,” added Saifaie.
“The containers can be emptied from both sides of the road at the same time with the possibility of unloading the containers placed above or below the ground. Another advantage is that it has sophisticated washing units to clean and sterilise the containers in the same location using very small quantities of water. Container emptying is fully automated,” he said.
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