The Abu Dhabi Waste Management Centre (Tadweer) has shown its readiness for the Holy Month of Ramadan by creating a special work plan. Tadweer said the plan ensures that work proceeds smoothly, in accordance with the their vision for achieving a sustainable system for waste management and pest control.

Tadweer’s plan covers all sectors operating in Abu Dhabi, including the collection and transportation of solid municipal waste, public sanitation work, pest control, and the impounding of stray animals before, during, and after Ramadan in Abu Dhabi city, Al Ain city, and Al Dhafra area.

H.E. Dr. Salem Al Kaabi, Director General of Tadweer, said, “During Ramadan, the Centre will increase its waste management and pest control efforts to deal with the expected increase in the volume of waste, which usually occurs during Ramadan. We have increased the number of public sanitation campaigns and  expanded the number of personnel who carry them out, taking into consideration the sites of Ramadan activities and tents across Abu Dhabi, in collaboration with the authorities in the Emirate.”

He added: “At Tadweer, we are committed to providing the best services for the emirate of Abu Dhabi, to help preserve natural resources and provide a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment. In order to achieve this, we ask members of the community to assist us with our efforts, by avoiding the preparation of excessive and wasteful food. This would help ensure the proper management of waste and aid its transformation into an economic resource.”

During the Holy Month of Ramadan, Tadweer will deploy its workforce in mosques and sites of Iftar tents, from 5:00 am until 12:00 noon, and from 4:00 pm until 12:00 am, to clean these areas and collect the waste after Iftar.

The Centre said it will increase the number of sanitation workers during Ramadan by 248. It will also provide 237 additional bins, and 53 additional cleaning equipment. These measures will be implemented to ensure that solid and municipal waste collection and transportation services and public sanitation services are provided across the emirate, particularly in vital areas like shopping districts, commercial and residential areas, mosques, and Iftar tents.

During the Holy Month, Tadweer will be carrying out campaigns to raise awareness in the emirate about reducing food waste and its disposal. In addition, the Centre will increase awareness on the need to protect the environment in coordination with the relevant national authorities.

The Centre will also increase its pest control campaigns to combat disease vector pests like mosquitoes, flies, rodents, cockroaches, and ants. Tadweer’s campaigns for pest control and managing stray animals will take place in a variety of locations across the emirate. The pest control campaigns will be carried out by specialised teams comprised of 1254 personnel, using 370 vehicles and 2,387 pieces of equipment, to ensure services are provided in accordance with the best international practices.  

During Ramadan, Tadweer will continue to manage requests for controlling stray animals across Abu Dhabi city and Al Dhafra area. It will carry out monthly surveys across the emirate, and send stray animals to Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital to receive proper veterinarian treatment in line with best international practices.