As GCC countries work towards the implementation of next generation waste management practices to address challenges of global warming, the waste management market is set to enter an exciting phase.
In December 1997, GCC countries adopted a uniform waste management system and a monitoring mechanism for waste production, collection, sorting, treatment and disposal. Most of the waste management regulations and strategies adopted are based on universally accepted scientific approach enumerated in Integrated Waste Management Hierarchy. At present waste disposal into landfills remains the widely practised method. In countries such as Kuwait and Bahrain where limited land is available, this doesn’t seem to be the most prudent option. In the present scenario, GCC Waste management sector faces some challenges. At the same time this also indicates the vast scope for improvement in existing setup and practices followed in the sector. Private players are vying to jump in with the claim to provide their technical know-how and experience for significant value addition across the waste management value chain.