Friday 29 / August / 2025
Thumrait: Oman Environmental Services Holding Company (be’ah) is designing and constructing a second cell at Thumrait Sanitary Landfill in Dhofar Governorate, with an additional capacity of 3,029,768 cubic metres.
The first cell of the landfill was operationalized in 2017 with a capacity of 2,345,910 cubic metres. This step comes in response to the growing demand for waste management services in the governorate.
The company is also currently building an integrated leachate treatment station at the landfill. The treated water produced will be used for irrigating inedible plants, among other applications that enhance efficiency and sustainable operations, reducing environmental impact and preserving natural resources.
Eng. Mohsin Mohammed Al Barwani, Director General of Planning and Service Improvement for the Municipal Solid Waste Sector, stated that Thumrait Landfill represents an effective model for sustainable, science-based waste management, adhering to global best practices to minimise emissions and maximize resource utilisation.
In a statement to Oman News Agency (ONA), he emphasised that be’ah remains committed to innovation in waste management, strengthening partnerships with government entities and the community, and developing environmental infrastructure to support future generations and contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable future.
During Khareef Dhofar season, Thumrait Landfill sees intensified activity in receiving and processing waste, with operations scaling up to accommodate approximately 74 waste trucks daily—averaging 1,200 tonnes per day—compared to the usual 58 trucks and 850 tonnes per day during the rest of the year.
It is worth noting that waste reception and processing at the landfill are carried out through precise systems, including weighing, unloading, and preliminary treatment in advanced engineered cells designed and implemented according to the highest global specifications, ensuring environmental safety and community protection.
