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transportation of waste along the 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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