Attractive waste bins to help enhance aesthetic look of city

The Dubai Municipality has started to replace old waste bins with attractive ones decorated with pictures of flowers to enhance the aesthetic look of the city. "We will place these bins in malls and other public places. We have already formed a team that will ensure optimal use of the means of storing waste as per the best international technical standards," said Abdul Majeed Sifai, Director, Waste Management Department, Dubai Municipality.He said placing attractive bins is in line with the strategic plan 2015 to enhance the aesthetic appearance of Dubai as the most advanced cities in the world. Masoud Mohammad Bin Masoud, head of container management and logistics services, said the initiative is as part of achieving the strategic objective to ensure a clean and sustainable environment in Dubai. "The Department is working towards maintaining cleanliness in all areas of the emirate by implementing the comprehensive plan and integrated waste storage system," he said. The city generates 6,000 to 7,000 tonnes of municipal waste a day. Sifai said the department is continuously engaged in developing alternative and suitable solutions to dispose waste off in a proper manner.