The new waste facility will form part of Tadweer Group’s wider EcoPark project

Last updated: October 22, 2026 | 19:08

Work has begun on a new waste recovery facility in Abu Dhabi that will use artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced technology to process up to 400,000 tonnes of waste every year.

Tadweer Group announced on Thursday that on-site work has started on the Material Recovery Facility (MRF), which is being developed in partnership with international environmental company Urbaser.

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The facility is expected to begin operations in the second quarter of 2028 and will play a role in Abu Dhabi’s efforts to reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills.

How will the facility work?

Once operational, the facility will be able to process 200,000 tonnes of household waste and another 200,000 tonnes of commercial and industrial waste annually.

It will use AI-powered sorting systems, automated equipment and advanced…