300 waste recycling points now active

TDT | Manama

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The Ministry of Municipalities and Agriculture has completed the installation of 300 recycling and waste management points across all governorates, the Undersecretary for Municipal Affairs, Engineer Sheikh Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, announced. Collection of recyclable waste from these points has been underway since January 2025, in coordination with the Capital Governorate Secretariat and local municipal councils.

Sheikh Mohammed highlighted that from January to October 2025, a total of 279 tonnes of recyclable waste was collected through the sorting points. This included 209 tonnes of paper and cardboard, 28 tonnes of plastic, 28 tonnes of glass, and 14 tonnes of metals. He noted that cleaning companies, in cooperation with local recycling firms and NGOs, ensure that collected materials are sorted and recycled according to type, with a focus on maximising recovery from mixed waste to achieve the highest efficiency in recycling operations.

Each recycling point is equipped with separate bins for glass, plastic, metals, paper, and cardboard, placed in easily accessible locations. Special collection mechanisms will be used to streamline the transfer of these materials for processing.

All cleaning bins have been fitted with sensor systems to allow multiple daily emptying when full. An electronic system monitors each bin, ensuring proper collection, disinfection, and washing, while tracking the movement of cleaning vehicles to maintain public hygiene across all areas.