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Construction of Sorting/Transfer Station for Zifta Markaz
Objective(s)
- Daily transfer of waste from transfer station to prevent the waste accumulation in the city.
- Reduction of the transfer cost.
- RDF and recyclables to be recovered and sold
- Transfer of remaining materials only to treatment site.
- Protect the human health and environment from pollution.
Environmental and Social Impact
Expected Results
- Creating new jobs.
- Private sectors participation in the operation.
- Local manufactures of recycling plants.
- Receive waste from the city and villages in the Markaz.
- Construction of one transfer station for Zifta Markaz; sorting capacity (recyclable materials and RDF) 20 tons /hour to meet waste generation of 280 tons/day.
- Required equipment includes two small loaders, two tractors with trailer and head of truck and trailer for transferring materials.
- Stationery equipment are conveyer, screen, wind shifter and hydraulic press.
- Civil works.
- The land in Zifta will be available after removing accumulations on site.
Implemented By
Contractor (NOMP)
Problems to be Addressed
Reduction of quantity (and cost) of waste requiring disposal at Sadat landfill by: (i) increased recovery of resources; (ii) utilization of an efficient transfer station/long distance transport system.