Dulsco starts work on $6.8mn recycling plant at DIP
Dulsco has started construction work on a AED 25mn ($6.8mn) recycling facility at Dubai Industrial Park (DIP).
Scheduled for completion in 2018, phase 1 of the new plant will include a fully automated sorting line with a capacity of five tons per hour, a state-of-the-art fleet maintenance workshop, as well as a recycling and materials recovery plant, Dulsco said in a statement.
The ground-breaking ceremony was held in the presence of Saud Abu Al-Shawareb, Chief Operating Officer, Dubai Industrial Park and other senior members from Dulsco, an environmental solutions provider in the UAE.
In the GCC region, population, growth and urbanisation have caused an alarming increase in the generation of waste, said Al-Shawareb. This calls for an urgent need to implement innovative methods to ensure the reduction and recycling of waste.
Dulsco, which handles all types of waste – solid, liquid, hazardous and non-hazardous – is engaged in various programs such as My City My Environment, which encourages the concept of source segregation of household waste.
David Stockton, Managing Director, Dulsco, said: In line with Dubais aspiration to emerge as a sustainable city, Dulsco is now gearing up to address challenges and support the governments proactive initiatives towards achieving the emirates recycling and waste reduction goals. When we were looking for areas to expand, Dubai Industrial Park proved the best option due to its location, facilities and the enthusiasm shared by its management team.
