The Abu Dhabi Waste Management Center (Tadweer) collected over 101,570 tonnes of municipal solid waste during the holy month of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr, as part of its integrated action plan implemented during this period.  

H.E.Dr.Salem Khalfan Al Kaabi, Director General of Tadweer, said: “The results achieved during Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr reflect the Center’s commitment to creating a safe, healthy and sustainable environment for the Abu Dhabi community.  Our efforts during this time involved ensuring the cleanliness of public facilities and sites for activities and celebrations, and coordinating with the relevant authorities to provide municipal solid waste collection, sanitation, and pest control services.”   

Collection and transportation 

According to the statement, Tadweer increased the number of sanitation workers, containers, cleaning equipment and waste transport vehicles across the Emirate to provide municipal and solid waste collection and transport services, as well as public sanitation services throughout Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr. 

A total of 90,620 tonnes of solid waste was collected during Ramadan and 10,950 tonnes during Eid al-Fitr. This marks an increase of 4.17% more waste collection compared to that of normal days and an increase of 2.53% compared to that of last year. 

Tadweer’s work plan involved increasing the services for emptying waste containers during Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr across the Emirate. Around 162,000 containers were emptied on a daily basis. In addition, pest control services and sanitization campaigns were carried out continuously. Campaigns to monitor stray animals in Abu Dhabi were also conducted.