Activities of Blida's Waste Collection Centre
The waste collection centre in Blida has been functional since July 2004. It has the technical and human capacities to guarantee the collection, reuse and recovery of industrial waste of Greater Blida. Currently, more than 30 industrialists and shops use the waste collection centre regularly. In addition to voluntary drop off, the Blida waste collection centre carries out curb side collection during office hours.Agreements have been signed between the centre and the 3 industries: PAPIREC (paper/cardboard); RETPLAST (PET) and ENPC (plastic except PET). To meet the growing demands of the industrialists, the collection of metal was introduced in September 2005. In consequence, there are 4 - systems in activity at the waste collection centre in Blida.
Paper-cardboard
Plastics: PET, PEBD, PEHD, PS
Metal: iron and non iron
Wood: pallets
Paper and plastics are currently the most productive. The other materials are growing steadily with the activities of the centre and its increasing recognition in the community.
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In 2005, the activities of the centre have developed significantly. Nevertheless, Synergies with new partners and local waste management projects have been initiated and developed to guarantee is sustainability. The waste centre is meant to grow further and thus a part of the site is reserved for future development.
Technical Backing
Up to end 2004, sba assisted and supported the management of the Blida waste collection centre. The staff was trained and supported on operational and technical matters by Swiss professional consultants. The goal was to strengthen local competencies to manage and adjust the operation of the site in accordance with the demands of centre's clients and suppliers
Basic principles and guidelines of waste collection centre (French)
Contact
Waste collection centre of Blida
Haï Fettel, Beni Mered
09000 Blida, Algeria
Karim Ouamane, Director
Tel : +213 (0) 254 20 975
Fax : +213 (0) 254 02 250
Portable : +213 (0) 507 00 339
E-mail : karim_ouamane@yahoo.fr
Maghreb Symposium on Rational Waste Management
In collaboration with APEQUE and ACR+, sba and SDC organised the Maghreb symposium on rational waste management between 7 and 9 May 2005 in Algiers. Almost 200 participants from Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia and Lebanon attended the event. The industrial waste collection centre in Blida was the core of the debate as it is the first structure of its kind in North Africa. National or regional replications were further discussed.
Following the Symposium, local communities in Algeria expressed their willingness to initiate such a collection centre in their region. Morocco and Tunisia are also debating the issue. Indeed, the waste collection centre as such is a simple structure that integrates easily in a municipal policy for waste management.Download the report on the Maghreb Symposium (French)
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