Saudi waste management center unveils $533m investment opportunities

The National Center for Waste Management (Mawan) has introduced 27 investment opportunities totaling more than 2 billion riyals to develop and operate 33 modern waste facilities across Saudi Arabia. These projects, in partnership with five municipal authorities, aim to modernize the sector through improved regulatory frameworks, digital transformation, and an integrated waste management strategy.

The diversion rate from landfills has increased from 5% to 18%, creating new opportunities for investment in areas such as construction and demolition waste processing, medical and slaughterhouse waste management, and municipal solid waste sorting. The investment spread is regionally diverse, with projects ranging from 34 million riyals in Tabuk to up to 780 million riyals in Madinah, and a combined capacity of up to 7 million tons of waste.

The projects aim to enhance operational efficiency, maximize resource use, reduce carbon emissions, and promote environmental and economic benefits. Mawan's CEO, Abdullah Al-Subaie, highlighted that these efforts will empower the private sector to build a sustainable waste management infrastructure, improving quality of life and supporting sustainability goals. Interested investors are encouraged to explore these opportunities on Mawan's website.