Growing number of recycling factories drive Qatar's circular economy

Doha, Qatar: The Waste Recycling and Treatment Department at the Ministry of Municipality achieved significant milestones throughout 2024, reinforcing...

Doha, Qatar: The Waste Recycling and Treatment Department at the Ministry of Municipality achieved significant milestones throughout 2024, reinforcing Qatar’s commitment to environmental sustainability and advancing its circular economy agenda.

A major highlight of the year was the inauguration of five new recycling factories in the Al-Afja Industrial Area last year, which has been specifically allocated for recycling industries, according to the annual achievements report of the Ministry of Municipality.

A total of 50 plots of land were designated in this zone to accommodate various recycling operations. By the end of 2024, Al-Afja had 21 operational factories, 9 factories under construction, and 21 projects that are yet to be developed, bringing the total number of factories in the area to 51.

At the Mesaieed Waste Treatment Center—the largest and most critical waste facility in Qatar and the region—operations continued smoothly throughout the year. The center processed incoming household and solid waste and successfully produced 37,358 tonnes of agricultural compost. It also generated a substantial 250,834 megawatts of clean energy.

In addition, recyclable materials were effectively sorted, resulting in the recovery of 12,555 tonnes of plastic, 14,433 tonnes of ferrous metals, and 4,222 tonnes of non-ferrous metals.