Waste Management in Oman

Cheryl

21 February 2024 07:11:41

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Port Louis, Port Louis

Hello everyone,

As an expat in Oman, waste management can often pose challenges and requires an understanding of local standards and regulations. Understanding local practices is essential for environmental compliance and seamless integration into daily life.

Here are some points to share your experience:

How can you learn about waste management in Oman (types of waste collected, sorting, collection days, recycling, bulky items, etc.)? Do local authorities provide information on waste management to newcomers?

What are the main differences you've noticed compared to your home country in terms of waste management? How have you adapted?

Are there recycling programs, composting initiatives, or other eco-friendly alternatives to reduce waste in Oman? What personal initiatives can be implemented?

How are hazardous waste items such as batteries, household chemicals, or electronic equipment managed?

What actions are taken to encourage compliance with regulations (rewards, penalties, taxes, etc.)?

If you have any other relevant information to share about waste management, please do not hesitate!

Thank you for your contribution.

The Expat.com Team

Massss

12 March 2024 07:34:08

Hi there

As far as I can see/ known while being in Oman, there isnt a recycling program in force, all you see are huge bins outside buildings that you throw everything in them!

If youre planning to run a waste management business in Oman, I'd say you should also be prepared to recycle, export etc, yourself.

Not having a an already working and organised system in the recycling- the way we have in europe for instance- makes this business a high profile job and that would initially involve many meetings with government bodies and that usually only possible when you have strong connections.

I suggest everyone who wishes to invest or start a new venture in Oman to first visit and stays at least a couple of months to see how disorganised things are or could be and then find out whether the investment would be a worthwhile.

I am sorry I don't like to put anyone off from investing in Oman, but Im speaking from experience and don't want anyone to go through the same headache I went through.

Omani people are lovely and kind and I always meet wonderful people here but can't help to warn you about the time you waste in and around getting things done in government building and the queuing involved and of course the costs.

All the best and good luck

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