Where to recycle in Dubai
Dubai is one of the best places in the world for those seeking a sustainable lifestyle. If you want to reduce your carbon footprint, there are several facilities in the emirate that help you to easily make the transition towards a more sustainable and environment-friendly lifestyle. Read on to find out more about recycling in Dubai so that you can better manage household waste. This information will help eco-minded tourists as well.
RECYCLING IN DUBAI: DITCH YOUR WASTE RESPONSIBLY
There have been several local initiatives in the last couple of years to manage waste in Dubai. For instance, the Dubai Municipality has launched ‘My City My Environment’ initiative under which recycling stations have been installed in several locations in the city.
Moreover, last year an artist added a new installation in the city created from 60,000 leftover plastic straws. Aptly named ‘Last Straw’, this installation aims to inspire people to take steps towards recycling plastic. The project was sponsored by Costa Coffee, which commissioned artist Mariska Nell to create the art installation in the DXB Airport Arrivals Terminal 3, using only single-use plastic straws.
If you are wondering where to recycle in Dubai, here are some options that you can consider.
RECYCLE BINS
One can easily find recycle bins in Dubai. Both residential and commercial buildings often have one inside or nearby for safe and convenient plastic, paper or can recycling. The easy availability of this facility across the city means that residents and tourists have no excuse when it comes to recycling in Dubai.
RECYCLING CENTRES
One can also find recycling centres in several locations in Dubai for paper, glass, fabric and plastic recycling. Specific recycling centres have also been set-up for electronic waste recycling. We have compiled a list of these recycling centres in Dubai on MyBayut that you can refer to.
Moreover, the ‘My City My Environment’ initiative includes door to door waste collection and recycling service in areas like Safa 1 and 2, and Jumeirah 1, 2 and 3.
It is also important to note that Dubai is now home to the world’s largest e-waste recycling facility. Opened last year at Dubai Industrial Park, The Recycling Hub is a project of Enviroserve Dubai. The 280,000 square-foot e-waste recycling plant will process all kinds of electronic waste using the latest reclamation technology.
In addition to this, there are sustainable recycling centres that are powered by solar energy. You can find these centres near Manara Centre, Al Karama Centre and Al Barsha Pond Park. The recycling centres are open round-the-clock and you can use them to recycle more than 15 different types of waste.
WASTE MANAGEMENT COMPANIES IN DUBAI
If your area currently doesn’t have a recycling centre or a nearby recycle bin, you can use the services of these recycling and waste disposal companies in Dubai:
GREEN TRUCK
This is an excellent service in Dubai that collects recyclable waste from your doorstep and dispose of it in the right manner. Green Truck is ideal for those who don’t have time to visit a recycle bin. They perform weekly pickups for a monthly subscription of AED 120.
- Phone: +971-4-580-8264
- Location: Saih Shuaib 3, Site No. 30014, Dubai Industrial City
- Timings: Sunday to Thursday: 08:00 am to 05:00 pm
MADENAT RECYCLING
The second entry on our list of recycling companies in Dubai is Madenat Recycling. This service helps businesses dispose of their waste responsibly. Whether it is damaged electronics, glass or fabric, the company collects all kinds of waste and ensures that it doesn’t end up in a landfill.
- Phone: +971-4-327-1778
- Location: 59th Street off Jebal Ali Lehbab Street, Jebal Ali Industrial Area 1
- Timings: Sunday to Thursday: 08:00 am to 05:00 pm
TAKE MY JUNK
Moving on, one often finds unwanted materials lying around the house. These can be old clothes or kitchenware. Take My Junk is one such organisation that collects these unwanted items and sells them to labourers and other people in a similar income bracket at low prices. There can be no better way of decluttering.
- Phone: +971-5-395-5865
- Timings: 09:00 am to 08:00 pm (7 days a week)
WASHMEN
Finally, Washmen, which is known for offering laundry services, also offers to pick paper and plastic waste from your home for just an additional AED 1 and recycle it on your behalf. Not a bad bargain, right?
Phone: +971-4-770-6822
This wraps up on guide on recycling in Dubai. Don’t forget that you can also take a DIY approach to recycling. For instance, you can pack your work lunches in Tupperware instead of plastic bags or foil. In addition, you can also use a jute/cotton shopping bag each time you go out to buy something, which are great alternatives to plastic bags.
And if you plan to adopt a sustainable lifestyle, check out our list of the best eco-friendly areas in Dubai. Likewise, you can learn how to recycle in Dubai offices to adopt green practices in the workplace.
