WAMCO to deny service to vessels with unsorted waste

Waste Management Corporation Limited (WAMCO) has announced that its facility in Thilafushi will provide services only to vessels that have properly sorted and categorized their waste in accordance with the company’s established standards, adding information on vessels failing to comply with the requirements will be shared with the relevant authorities.

In a statement, WAMCO noted that although the operational guidelines for the Thilafushi Regional Waste Management Facility require that waste be separated by category, a significant number of vessels continue to arrive with mixed and unsorted waste.

The corporation stressed that such non-compliance creates significant challenges for the safe and efficient disposal of waste. WAMCO reiterated that all waste brought to the Thilafushi facility must be separated into designated categories, including organic waste (vegetation), kitchen waste, plastics, metals, wood, glass, and other general waste.

WAMCO also urged service users to use jumbo bags or cargo nets when loading waste. The corporation noted that following these practices would significantly reduce unloading times for both the service provider and customers, while also helping to prevent environmental hazards, including waste falling into the sea.

WAMCO stated that services will be denied to any party transporting waste to the Thilafushi facility without complying with the prescribed sorting requirements. The corporation described the measure as necessary to ensure adherence to established waste management regulations. Vessels failing to meet the requirements will be turned away, with their details and the reasons for the denial of service reported to the relevant regulatory authorities.

WAMCO therefore urged all concerned parties to strictly follow the company’s instructions and comply with the established waste management requirements.