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Doha: Seven new recycling factories are expected to start operations soon in Al Afja area for Recycling Industries, in a boost to country's recycling and sustainability efforts.
Located in Mesaieed Industrial Area, approximately 40 kilometres south of Doha, Al Ajfa is being developed as a hub for recycling industry to meet Qatar's ambitious goals for sustainability and circular economy.
“At present, 11 recycling factories are operating in Al Afja area. About seven factories are expected to start operations soon. As many as 12 factories are under construction,” said Minister of Municipality H E Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie.
Speaking at a recent event, the Minister said that the number of plot of lands which were allocated in Al Afja reached 252, out of which 53 plots are dedicated for recycling factories.
“The Ministry of Municipality has prepared plans for the development of Al Afja area in phases,” said the Minister. He said that Al Afja area for Recycling Industries was established by Qatar for forging partnership between government and private sectors in a bid to support the circular economy.
The Minister said that the activities allowed to be carried out in Al Afja include recycling oil, medical waste, wood, metal, electronic items, plastic, tyres, batteries, segregation and recycling of construction waste and producing organic cement, recycling glass and cloth among others.
“We are very confident that Al Afja area will witness a quantum leap in recycling sector as Qatar has all necessary capabilities to turn the country into a sustainable city,” he added.
He said that Al Afja area is important in a way that it is located at a very strategic point near Waste Management Centre and Landfill in Mesaieed. The Minister also stressed the importance of the role of the private sector, which is executing the projects, while government agencies supervise these projects.
He said the private sector will have a major role in the development of Al Afjah area, which is dedicated to recycling industries in the country. Following Qatar National Vision 2030, the state has been keen to achieve a balance between the components of sustainable development, which represents a comprehensive framework for improving the optimal utilisation of waste with the participation of all institutions and groups of society at the governmental and private levels.
