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way. The group will also take on the task of cleaning accident sites on
external roads and highways.

Dubai Municipality’s waste management teams have effectively carried out
cleaning operations across all 10 Eid prayer areas in the emirate.
Furthermore, they have placed supplementary rubbish cans near mosques,
event venues, crowded areas, along with 30 extra waste storage facilities that
are widely spread to cover emergency cases and crowded areas.

The waste disposal and treatment facilities owned by Dubai Municipality, such
as the Al Qusais landfill and Bayada dump site, will have set work hours on
account of the cleaning operations for Eid Al Fitr holiday. These facilities are
scheduled to be open around the clock throughout the holiday season.
Additionally, the medical waste incinerator at the Jebel Ali Hazardous Waste
Treatment Facility will operate continuously with no disruptions during the Eid
Al Fitr holidays.

As part of the initiative, Dubai Municipality will also keep an eye on the
operations of private sector firms. All operations are set to be carried out by
seven different companies, three of which are in charge of managing cleaning
duties and waste segregation in public and residential areas. Two of them will
focus on promoting recycling and meeting circular economy requirements,
while another firm is dedicated to transporting abandoned vehicles, along with
one that specialises in the upkeep of public health facilities.

More importantly, Dubai Municipality has announced that it will now use its
official website to provide a range of services and assistance to the public and
customers. These services include the ability to request permits for disposing
of hazardous waste, commercial waste, and unwanted materials.

Likewise, individuals can submit requests to approve contracts with waste
collection and transportation companies, as well as obtain no-objection
certificates for infrastructure and construction projects. Another service
available is the ability to request the provision or relocation of waste
containers. However, it has been stated that the Municipality will temporarily
suspend its bulk waste disposal operation during the initial days of Eid Al Fitr,
after which it will resume normal operations.

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