Imdaad reaffirmed its position in the industry in 2008 by ensuring professional and technical excellence in operation in key areas of waste management, including collection, transfer and disposal. In addition to the recyclables, 1586 tonnes of green wastes was collected and delivered to composting facility.
The waste management operations in 2008 also included the disposal of 312, 210 tonnes of general wastes to landfills. The recovery of recyclables and green garden waste resulted in 13% waste diversion from landfill.
Mahmood Rasheed, executive director of Imdaad Environment, said the company’s focus is on improving efficiency in environmental services, an area where it already has made its mark. “We could live up to our reputation as excellent facility management service providers in 2008 and our aim is to achieve further success in the coming years. Ensuring fool-proof environmental standards in facility management is as much important in maintaining sustainability as in health care. As more and more residential communities and commercial establishments are coming up in Dubai, waste management operations need to give more attention to the health care aspect by preventing possibilities of hazards such as pest infestation and waste overflow. Imdaad is committed to deliver the best of services covering all these areas and we are taking steps to meet the increasing demands.”
Aiming to make a positive difference to the environment in every aspect of its business, the company has announced more investment in the expansion of its service fleet to include more compactors and other vehicles. This will enable it to provide waste collection and disposal services on a bigger scale.
Presently Imdaad has a fleet of 129 Roll-on Roll-offs, including tipper truck, skip loader, dump truck, tipper truck with crane, double cabin pick up, sand sweeping machine, beach cleaner, bus, tanker and compactors. More compactors will enable the collection of larger quantity of wastes generated at major commercial establishments and residential communities. It will also prevent waste overflow and pest infestation.
Imdaad provides the rapidly growing market with a portfolio of service solutions. The company’s operation covers the entire Dubai World group, including Nakheel, Jafza, DP World, UAE Region, Dubai Customs, Limitless and Tamweel.
Some of the major projects Imdaad has undertaken include Palm Jumeirah, The Gardens, Atlantis, International City, Jebel Ali Port and Free Zone, Ibn Batuta Mall, Dubai Maritime City, Wasl-DREC.
