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Abu Dhabi to close all landfill sites in sweeping waste overhaul
AE🌿 Environment6 hr. ago

Abu Dhabi to close all landfill sites in sweeping waste overhaul

Abu Dhabi is implementing a comprehensive waste management reform aimed at closing all existing landfill sites within five years and reducing landfill waste by 80%. This initiative involves replacing open dumps with underground facilities designed to minimize environmental harm, including protecting soil and groundwater, capturing landfill gases, and reducing carbon emissions. The plan includes constructing two integrated eco-parks—one in Al Bihouth and another in Al Ain—where non-recyclable waste will be buried. These eco-parks will incorporate advanced technologies such as a waste-to-energy plant and a large-scale Material Recovery Facility (MRF), which uses automation and laser technology to sort recyclables efficiently. The design of these facilities emphasizes sustainability and public perception, incorporating green spaces, biodiversity projects, and bee habitats to create a more welcoming environment.

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Abu Dhabi to close all landfill sites in sweeping waste overhaul

Abu Dhabi is implementing a comprehensive waste management reform aimed at closing all existing landfill sites within five years and reducing landfill waste by 80%. This initiative involves replacing open dumps with underground facilities designed to minimize environmental harm, including protecting soil and groundwater, capturing landfill gases, and reducing carbon emissions. The plan includes constructing two integrated eco-parks—one in Al Bihouth and another in Al Ain—where non-recyclable waste will be buried. These eco-parks will incorporate advanced technologies such as a waste-to-energy plant and a large-scale Material Recovery Facility (MRF), which uses automation and laser technology to sort recyclables efficiently. The design of these facilities emphasizes sustainability and public perception, incorporating green spaces, biodiversity projects, and bee habitats to create a more welcoming environment.

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