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WASTE DIVERSION STRATEGY

be’ah aims to implement a long term municipal sol- while reducing dependency on landfill and provid-
id waste diversion strategy to achieve a diversion ing opportunities for power generation industries.
rate of 60% by 2020 and 80% by 2030. Thus, a remarkable mass of waste could be sus-

The strategy will also maximize economic returns tainably and environmentally used.

In-Country Value (ICV)

Despite the fact that most recyclables are being be’ah is focused on commercializing various waste
exported, be’ah firmly recommits to supporting streams, such as: Construction and Demolition
national economy and sustainability for achieving Waste (C&D), End of Life Tyres (ELT), Lead Acid
ICV. As a result, be’ah has been conducting a study Batteries (LAB), Green waste, Waste Electrical and

for waste stream collection and working closely Electronic Equipments (WEEE) and End of Life Ve-
with the Public Authorities for SMEs Development hicles (ELV) by developing integrated systems. The
(PASMAT) to create more opportunities in waste primary objective is to develop a collection system

collection projects. be’ah has also engaged with the for waste arising from source, ensuring transporta-
private sector to assess the possibilities of creating tion systems and identifying an attractive invest-
opportunities in waste recycling. In consequence, ment market for the private sector.
be’ah is strongly committed to supporting the Sul-
tanate’s in-country value mandate.

Waste Composition

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