UAE-based Cleanco Waste Treatment, provider of medical and hazardous waste treatment solutions, has raised its treatment capacity and expanded into the industrial waste segment, supporting the UAE’s net zero goals and the Abu Dhabi Waste Conversion Target 2030
This is thanks to its investments in advanced technologies, including its state-of-the-art ‘Rotary Kiln Incineration (RKI) technology’, recognised as the European Union’s Best Available Techniques (BAT). The company operates two RKI facilities in Al Dhafra and Al Ain Region, both designed, constructed, and operated in strict compliance with EU Directive 2000/76/EC and UAE Emission Standards as outlined in UAE laws.
The advancement allows 90-95% volume reduction, converting waste safely into ashes, which is then disposed of using secured Class I Hazardous Waste Engineered Cell. In addition, Cleanco is collaborating with strategic partners to explore innovative fly ash recovery and conversion solutions, further supporting the UAE’s circular economy goals.
Jamal Abdulla Lootah, Group CEO and President of MEFMA, said, “As one of the largest and most trusted ESPs in the region, a daily cumulative treatment capacity of around 60 tons is an achievement that underscores the importance of what we do every day to protect businesses, communities, and the environment. At Cleanco, we are committed to shaping a greener future by providing innovative solutions and comprehensive support to help our clients adopt sustainable, long-term waste management practices.”
At the Middle East Waste and Recycling (MEWAR) Awards, Cleanco earned the ‘Medical Waste Management Best Practice Award’ in Gold Category, at a time when the UAE expects biomedical waste management to reach US$67mn in 2025 and the hazardous waste sector to reach USD 235.8mn by 2030.
Dr. Jayesh Panchal, general manager, Cleanco Waste Treatment LLC said, “Our technologies and compliance standards are critical, but our impact on communities is what makes us truly unique. Every ton of waste we manage contributes to cleaner cities, safer hospitals, and a better environment for coming generations. As a result, we are proud to have expanded into the industrial waste segment while also sustaining our investments in technologies that promote the conversion and reuse of waste in various forms, ensuring that sustainability can be achieved through innovation and collaboration.”
Currently, the company supports around 3,000 healthcare facilities, commercial establishments, and other industries, ensuring safe, compliant, and environmentally responsible waste management. Additionally, Cleanco has led the Al Qusais Landfill Gas project in Dubai, which includes capping of the landfill, vertical gas wells, gas collection pipework, piping network, along with landfill gas compound.
