Overflowing garbage drums may become a thing of the past with the installation of innovative electrohydraulic underground waste system across the emirate of Abu Dhabi
The Centre of Waste Management Abu Dhabi is launching an innovative electrohydraulic underground waste system across Abu Dhabi.
This is the first time this modern technology will be used in Abu Dhabi.
The new underground system removes many of the hazards associated with waste left outside premises, such as foraging by street cats.
The system has a lockable receiver mechanism, making it inaccessible to anyone who does not have the key to open the unit.
It will be installed at 31 locations in the Khalidya, Tourist Club Area and the Grand Mosque.
Majed Al Mansouri, Head of the Supreme Committee of Waste Management, said the move is part of efforts to "create a better environment for residents, visitors and the business community in the Emirate."
Al Mansouri also highlighted the importance of community participation and a greater sense of ownership of the environment.
He assured that every household covered by the scheme will receive an information pack with details about the new service.
Large containers are encased within a metal frame and then sunk inside a concrete sleeve in the ground.
The only visible element of the system at ground level is a steel platform a receiver unit through which the refuse is deposited. Pedestrians, street cleaners and small shops will be able to deposit their waste at street level.
The containers are fitted with censors that send alerts when full, enabling more efficient waste collection by reducing unnecessary traffic.
When the containers are full, specially-adapted waste trucks will lift them out of the ground, empty the containers and replace them.
