Qatar adopts advanced technology to modernise waste management

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is advancing a broader strategy that blends advanced technology with skilled manpower to create a cleaner, more sustainable urban e...

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is advancing a broader strategy that blends advanced technology with skilled manpower to create a cleaner, more sustainable urban environment.

By introducing environmentally friendly machinery and automated cleaning systems, the country is reducing its reliance on manual labour and enhancing the efficiency and lifespan of its waste management infrastructure.

Director of the Public Cleanliness Department Muqbil Al-Shammari emphasised the shift in the waste management approach, highlighting how advanced equipment is enhancing efficiency and sustainability.

Speaking to Qatar TV recently he said: “In the past, we relied heavily on manpower with limited equipment. Now, there is a balance between personnel and environmentally friendly machinery. Our equipment can sweep and wash streets simultaneously, and waste containers are cleaned and disinfected automatically, which extends their lifespan,” he explained.

Al-Shammari said that all collected waste is directed to the Waste Recycling and Treatment Department, where it is sorted, processed, and either recycled or converted into useful products.