Custom waste bins and electric sweepers deployed across Kuwait
The Kuwait Municipality has introduced new, modern cleaning equipment as part of its new cleaning contracts.
• Each governorate will have uniquely colored waste bins and specialized cleaning machines.
• Electric sweepers have been introduced for environmentally sensitive areas like the Mubarakiya.
• The municipality is promoting waste segregation with dedicated vehicles and bins.
The Kuwait Municipality has introduced a range of new cleaning equipment and initiatives as part of its latest cleaning contracts. These measures aim to enhance public cleanliness across the country’s governorates, reports Al-Jarida newspaper.
In response to a query from council member Alia Al-Farsi, Municipality Director Saud Al-Dabus revealed that the number of cleaning equipment has been increased based on the specific needs of each area.
A notable feature of the new cleaning strategy is the introduction of unique bin colors for each governorate, making waste management more efficient.
Al-Dabus detailed the types of vehicles added to the municipality’s fleet, including compacting garbage trucks, dual-system sweeping machines, medium-sized graders, vacuum tankers, and specialized bin washing machines.
Recognizing the environmental sensitivity of certain areas, electric sweepers have been specifically introduced for the Mubarakiya area.
To further support waste management efforts, the municipality has also introduced new types of bins, such as 360-liter waste collection bins, 3 cubic meter metal waste collection bins, and manual sweeping carts.
A significant step towards promoting waste segregation is the allocation of 19 vehicles for collecting and transporting segregated waste across all performance-based cleaning contracts.
Each of these vehicles is equipped with a compartment divided into four sections to accommodate 240-liter bins. A set of four such plastic bins with different color codes (green for glass, yellow for plastic, blue for paper and cardboard, and black for metals) has been allocated for the collection of non-organic recyclable waste.
These bins will be strategically placed near cooperative societies, their branches, and public markets under the supervision of the Kuwait Municipality. The collected segregated waste will be transported daily to municipal landfills for proper processing and recycling.
Al-Dabus emphasized the municipality’s commitment to ensuring that cleaning companies adhere to contract terms.
Regular field visits, conducted at least three times a week, will be carried out to monitor compliance. Any company found in violation will face penalties as outlined in the contract. A detailed monthly report on inspection findings will be submitted to the Municipality Director.
