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    We Empower… to Make an Impact


    A non-profit civil association turning waste into a sustainable resource and reducing environmental pollution through science-based solutions that serve Saudi Vision 2030.

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    Our Vision

    A trusted national entity empowering society to reduce environmental pollution.

    To be a trusted national entity that empowers society to reduce environmental pollution through sustainable solutions grounded in scientific impact measurement and effective community partnerships, in support of Saudi Vision 2030 targets.

    كورنيش جدة نظيفًا وأخضر مع محطات لإعادة التدوير
    تدريب مجتمعي على الفرز من المصدر في منشأة تدوير مرخّصة
    Our Mission

    Empowering communities and organizations to sustainably manage recoverable waste.

    To empower communities and organizations to sustainably manage recoverable waste by building capacity, spreading applied environmental awareness, implementing initiatives through licensed partners, and developing solutions grounded in scientific impact measurement, in support of national strategies.

    Chairman's Message

    In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful,

    We believe that the greatest environmental challenges we face today are not merely figures in reports or complex engineering problems; at their core, they are a matter of human behavior. Our firm conviction, from which our slogan "We Empower… to Make an Impact" springs, is that real change does not start with machines but with hearts and minds — with the human being, whom we place at the center of our attention.

    Since our launch in Jeddah at the end of 2025, we have not viewed waste as material to be discarded, but as an opportunity to build a new awareness. We seek to empower every individual, family, and organization to become partners in the circular-economy journey, believing that every person is an influencer and every small practice — such as sorting at the source — is a giant step toward a healthier, more sustainable environment.

    The first months of our journey — through initiatives such as "Zaytak Athar" and "Environment Week" events — have shown that our community has an innate awareness and a sincere will to change. Our role is to provide the tools and the system that turn these good intentions into tangible impact.

    Today, I invite you — as individuals and as decision-makers — to be part of this movement. We are not just building an association; we are building a legacy for future generations, where people are the driving force, sustainability is the path, and impact is the goal that unites us all.

    Thank you for being part of this change.

    Dr. Umar Mohammadali Alabasi
    Dr. Umar Mohammadali Alabasi
    Chairman of the Board

    Our Guiding Values

    Five core values guide every initiative we launch

    Empowerment

    We equip communities, organizations, and partners with practical tools and specialized training to play an active role in waste management.

    Transparency & Accountability

    We document every kilogram from source to final destination through reliable impact reports.

    Circular Economy

    We turn waste from an environmental burden into a sustainable resource through licensed operational partners.

    Collaborative Integration

    An integrated system: the community sorts, the company collects, and the association organizes.

    Self-Sustainability

    An institutional model sustained by partner revenue, not by permanent reliance on donations.

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    Five Strategic Goals

    1. Organize the collection system through licensed companies

    2. Ensure sorting quality in licensed companies’ warehouses

    3. Build a digital documentation system and scientific reference

    4. Develop volunteering and social responsibility in environmental restoration

    5. Support national strategies for environmental restoration, compliance, and governance

    Our Strategic Pillars

    Four pillars guide our work toward a sustainable system for waste management and pollution reduction.

    Our strategic pillars: reducing environmental pollution, advancing the circular economy, impact measurement and scientific reference, building partnerships and integration
    Our Commitment to the Nation

    We link every goal to Vision 2030 targets.

    We follow a scientific methodology to turn national commitment into measurable impact.

    4% ← 42%
    Raise the recycling rate by 2035
    Organizing collection through licensed companies.
    90%
    Divert 90% of waste from landfills by 2040
    Source sorting reduces volumes.
    77,000
    jobs in the sector by 2035
    Environmental training develops Saudi talent.
    120 billion
    SAR contribution to GDP by 2035
    The circular economy in practice.
    278 Mt
    carbon reduction by 2030
    Recovery reduces methane emissions.
    48 ← 75
    Improve the governance index
    Transparency strengthens investor confidence.
    5%
    Non-profit sector share of GDP
    Increased volunteering strengthens civil society.
    Nawa
    A unified digital system for the waste sector
    Digital infrastructure for tracking national waste.
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    Our Contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals

    Our initiatives intersect with nine of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), supporting Saudi Vision 2030 targets.

    Goal 6: Clean Water and SanitationGoal 8: Decent Work and Economic GrowthGoal 9: Industry, Innovation and InfrastructureGoal 11: Sustainable Cities and CommunitiesGoal 12: Responsible Consumption and ProductionGoal 13: Climate ActionGoal 14: Life Below WaterGoal 15: Life on LandGoal 17: Partnerships for the Goals

    Sector News & Updates

    We follow developments in the Kingdom’s waste management sector through the National Center for Waste Management (MWAN), our national regulatory reference.

    Browse sector news on MWAN

    Our Partners

    We work in coordination with the national bodies that regulate the environment and waste management sectors.

    National Center for Non-Profit SectorMinistry of Environment, Water and AgricultureNational Center for Waste Management (MWAN)National Center for Environmental Compliance

    عن الجمعية | About Us

    جمعية أهلية غير ربحية تعمل على الحدّ من النفايات ورفع معدلات إعادة التدوير في المملكة العربية السعودية، عبر مبادرات الجمع والفرز والشراكات المرخّصة. وتنفّذ برامج للتوعية والتثقيف البيئي المجتمعي، بما يتماشى مع رؤية المملكة 2030.

    A non-profit civil association reducing waste and advancing recycling in Saudi Arabia through collection, sorting, and licensed-partner initiatives. It also runs community environmental education and awareness programs aligned with Saudi Vision 2030.

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    جمعية إدارة النفايات وإعادة التدوير المستدامة
    Sustainable Waste Management and Recycling Association

    رقم الترخيص / License No.: 1000806700
    المركز الوطني لتنمية القطاع غير الربحي
    National Center for Non-Profit Sector
    الرقم الوطني الموحد / Unified National No.: 7051949589
    جهة الإشراف / Supervised by: وزارة البيئة والمياه والزراعة
    Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture

    العنوان / Address:
    مجمع وادي جدة للابتكار – جامعة الملك عبدالعزيز، طريق الأمير ماجد، جدة 22252، المملكة العربية السعودية
    Wadi Jeddah Innovation Hub, King Abdulaziz University, Prince Majed Road, Jeddah 22252, Saudi Arabia
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    • البريد / Email: [email protected]
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