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29 March 2024

DM launches first electronic waste service

Building connected to main public sewerage network of DM to pay 1fil per gallon. (Ashok Verma)

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By Wam

Dubai Municipality introduced the first electronic waste, or e-Waste, collection service in Dubai, in partnership with waste management company, Averda, during a part of the government body's 'Clean Up the World' campaign on November 10.

The Municipality said that the first e-Waste bin is now located at the Al Etihad Mall in Muhaisna, and other e-Waste bins will be distributed around Dubai for public use. The action is part of a sustainable recycling programme to help further the city’s goals in preserving the environment by reducing the amount of electronic waste sent to landfills, minimising the impacts of hazardous e-waste on the environment, and assisting in salvaging valuable material.
 
"Electronics like laptops and smartphones have limited lifespans, and as these products age, we are starting to see an increase in e-Waste and the need for a specialised solution to manage it," said Jeroen Vincent, Chief Operating Officer at Averda in the GCC. "Adapting to these evolving circumstances can only be done through creativity and a common purpose, in this case an understanding of the immense benefits of transforming waste. Providing e-Waste services for the first time in Dubai is a huge milestone as we continue to work with the city to ensure a green future for generations to come."
 
The new and smart e-Waste bin utilises a single stream collection method, allowing the waste management company to collect different types of e-Waste via a safe collection method, whereby material is dismantled and channelled for further processing. The product is also fitted with sensors to alert the company when it is full and need to be emptied.
 
The Director-General of Dubai Municipality, Hussain Nasser Lootah, said, "We are delighted to partner with Averda in launching the first e-Waste collection service in Dubai, which is part of our wider environmental initiative tackling the harmful effects of electronic waste in landfills."