Qatar to recycle 30m tonnes of construction waste
Qatar is looking to re-cycle and re-use the huge collection of construction waste stored at various parts of the country.
Qatar Authority for Standards and Specifications at the Ministry of Environment yesterday discussed with officials and private agencies the possibility of re-using used rubble, bricks, stones and concrete blocks for new projects by adhering to the government’s construction quality standards.
Ministry officials said an estimated 30m tonnes of waste are being stored in the Rowdat Rashid storage area. This waste could be effectively recycled and re-used for new projects, including buildings, road constructions and making hollow bricks.
This would not only help reduce imports of primary construction materials significantly but will also help clean the environment.
Ministry experts told the meeting that quality tests of samples of construction waste have proved it can be re-used and was fit for withstanding Qatar’s extreme weather.
Efficiency of the used materials will be monitored short-, medium- and long-term. After quality tests, used materials will be submitted to clear quality standards. The ministry hoped that these materials can easily clear tests for GCC/international standards.
The meeting discussed potential sites for the recycling of waste and guidelines for using recycled materials. The ministry will impose regulations.
