Swiss Government Export Finance Agency backs one of the largest foreign direct environment investments in UAE

AED120 million e-waste recycling facility with 39,000 tons processing capacity to span 228,000 square feet

Region's first renewable energy-powered recycling facility with zero air, liquid emissions

Dubai-UAE: 19 April, 2017 

Enviroserve UAE, a global leader in the delivery of niche waste and environmental solutions, has signed an agreement with Dubai Wholesale City for the construction of a 228,000 sq ft electronics and specialized waste recycling plant at Dubai Industrial Park, the dedicated industrial hub within Dubai Wholesale City.

The signatories included Abdulla Belhoul, Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Wholesale City, and Stuart Fleming, Group CEO of Enviroserve UAE.

Backed by the Swiss Government Export Finance Agency, the AED120 million project represents one of the largest foreign direct investments in the field of environmental management in the UAE. The facility will serve as the region’s largest center of expertise for electronic waste management in the Middle East.

The first plant-of-its-kind plant will recycle the entire range of end-of-life electrical and electronic equipment ranging from consumer and industrial to commercial and military appliances, such as air conditioners, batteries, IT equipment, household appliances, military avionics and mobile phones. In addition, it will recycle specialized waste material, such as aerosol cans and lightbulbs, to become the only dedicated refrigerant reclaim facility in the UAE.

Expected to commence operations by end-2017, Phase 1 of the plant will comprise state-of-the-art equipment to process 39,000 tons of electronic waste annually.

Speaking at the signing ceremony, Abdulla Belhoul said: “At Dubai Industrial Park, we strongly support environment-friendly solutions as part of our strategic commitment to promoting sustainable manufacturing and socially responsible practices. With a growing number of business partners setting up operations in our integrated mega hub, this innovative recycling facility will add significant value to advancing sustainable and organic development in our community.”

He added: “Our partnership with Enviroserve UAE demonstrates how our world-class infrastructure and allied services help our clients seamlessly adapt to new market conditions and opportunities. We are confident the project will spearhead the development of a sustainable electronic waste management market in the region.”

For his part, Stuart Fleming said “We are delighted to join hands with Dubai Industrial Park to advance waste management solutions within this mega hub. Our new integrated recycling plant will be a true game-changer in electronic and specialized waste recycling for Dubai and the wider Middle East region. Utilizing best-in-class technology, the iconic facility will elevate the sustainability movement in the region.”

A pioneer in innovation in the recycling sector, Enviroserve UAE offers sustainable solutions that strictly adhere to UAE regulations, international standards established by the United Nations Environment Programme, as well as and the Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE Directive 2002/95/EC). Accredited to ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 standards, Enviroserve’s plant processes have earned the stamp of approval from internationally recognized auditing companies.

Enviroserve’s  decision to set up a state-of-the-art recycling facility at Dubai Wholesale City comes at a time when a UN-sponsored research project has indicated that the average UAE resident produces 17.2 kilograms of e-waste each year. Amounting to nearly 600,000 tons in 2015, e-waste generation in the GCC region is expected to reach 900,000 tons in 2020.

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About Dubai Industrial Park:
Dubai Industrial Park, a designated district within of Dubai Wholesale City, is one of the largest industrial hubs in Dubai. The destination was established with the objective of fast-tracking growth and expansion of the industrial sector in the United Arab Emirates - especially seeking to attract players in the light and medium manufacturing sectors with specific emphasis on food and beverage, base metals, transport equipment and parts, machinery and mechanical equipment, workshops, logistics, chemicals, and mineral products.

Offering a cost effective and efficient business environment for the region’s manufacturing sector, Dubai Industrial Park today serves an enabling ecosystem for investors with integrated offerings of industrial land, labour villages, and warehousing facilities. In addition, it is also increasingly gaining credibility among companies looking for logistics solutions support, commercial office spaces, open storage yards, and retail showrooms with storage within the emirate of Dubai.

Dubai Industrial Park is strategically located next to Al Maktoum Airport and in close proximity to the Jebel Ali Port. The City provides a traffic free environment with direct connections to Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road and the Emirates Road, providing easy and convenient access to global transportation points via road, air and sea.

For additional information, visit www.dubaiindustrialpark.ae  

About Enviroserve UAE
Enviroserve UAE pioneered electronics waste recycling in the region . It was started by Brian Wilkie (MBE) and Stuart Fleming in 2005, and has won numerous awards since formation.

Headquartered in Dubai, Enviroserve UAE operates in 13 countries across Middle East, Africa and Caucasus, diverting more than 10,000 tons of e- waste away from landfill each year. Enviroserve UAE is ISO9000, ISO14001 and OSHAS18001 accredited, with more certifications expected within this year.

Besides e-waste recycling, Enviroserve UAE also provides other recycling solutions such as Green Truck, who provide certified recycling solutions to residential and commercial customers. Backed by local and  global investors, and with the support of Dubai Industrial Park, Enviroserve UAE is building the world’s largest integrated electronic and specialized waste recycling facility.

For additional information, visit www.enviroserve.ae

© Press Release 2017