THAMRAIT: Oman Environmental Services Holding Company (be’ah) is expanding its engineered landfill in the Wilayat of Thamrait, Dhofar Governorate, by constructing a second cell with an additional capacity of 3,029,768 cubic metres.
The first cell, commissioned in 2017, holds a capacity of 2,345,910 cubic metres. The expansion aims to meet the rising demand for waste management services in the governorate.
In tandem with the landfill expansion, be’ah is building an integrated leachate treatment plant to process liquid waste generated from landfill decomposition.
The treated leachate will be reused for irrigating non-edible plants and other applications, promoting sustainable operations, reducing environmental impact and conserving natural resources. Engineer Mohsen bin Mohammed al Barwani, Director General of Planning and Service Improvement for the Municipal Solid Waste Sector, described the facility as a benchmark for sustainable and scientifically managed waste systems.
“The Thamrait landfill represents an effective model for sustainable, scientific waste management, while adhering to global best practices to reduce emissions and maximise the use of available resources”, he said.
In a statement, he added that be’ah remains committed to innovation in waste management, enhancing collaboration with government bodies and communities; and building environmental infrastructure to benefit future generations and support a more sustainable future.
Activity at the Thamrait landfill intensifies during the annual Khareef Dhofar Season, with operations ramping up to handle approximately 74 waste trucks daily — amounting to 1,200 tonnes per day — compared to an off-season average of 58 trucks and 850 tonnes per day.
The facility’s reception and treatment operations follow strict protocols, including waste weighing, unloading and primary treatment within advanced engineered cells.
These processes are conducted in accordance with international best practices to ensure environmental safety and safeguard public health. — ONA
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