We think attitudes to waste should change. Find out why in this section.

What is waste?
Let´s face it, waste isn´t pretty. It´s what´s left over when all the good stuff has been squeezed out...
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A brief history of waste
What to do with our waste? It´s not a new question. It´s been around since the beginning of recorded history...
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Where does waste go?
Ever wondered what happens to the stuff you throw out? When you put your bins by the curb, that may be the last you see of it. But it´s only the beginning of a journey...
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Did you know?
Impress your friends with dozens of facts about waste–from the scary to the bizarre...
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What does averda do?
We are an environmental services company specialized in the cleaning, collection, recovery and disposal of waste. In short, we aim to solve environmental problems intelligently and efficiently.

Who are averda’s clients?
We serve municipalities, public organizations, commercial enterprises and the industrial sector, both state-run and private, as well as residential communities.

Where does the company currently have presence?
Our operations extend to the Lebanon, Oman, United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Saudi Arabia.

What is averda’s long-term strategy?
Our goal is to become the MENA’s leading environmental services company in both the public and private sectors.
We’ll realize this goal through our commitment to these strategies:

• Innovation through R&D
• Organic growth
• Company acquisitions and partnerships
• Investment in new technology

Describe the employee hierarchy from top management to the lowest level.
The company has a Board of Directors, which is the highest governing authority within the management structure. The company is run by the Chief Executive Officer with the support of the Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Managing Directors of our different operations. Then there are levels of middle and lower management in addition to other specialists, drivers and the labourers who are the pillars of the company.

What is your status at large in the community?
We have been regionally and internationally acclaimed as a role model that upholds the highest standards in environmental services. We get involved with the community on many levels including our educational programme, averda Learn, which motivates students to care for the world around them and understand how their actions can influence the ecosystem they inhabit.

From major cities to remote villages, we collect and process thousands of tons of waste every day.

To maximise efficiency—and reduce our carbon footprint—we operate from different sites using several transfer stations, treatment plants and landfill sites.

This avoids unnecessary waste transportation across cities. Additionally, in the near future we will switch to gas, hybrid and/or bio-fuel engines to reduce our own engine emissions.

Our fleet management system combines GPS with other monitoring devices which perform route comparisons, driver evaluations and real-time checks of the vehicles.

Our vehicle maintenance unit provides the extensive support demanded by tough 24/7 working conditions, handling preventative and corrective maintenance, body repair and complete overhaul activities.

We build strong ties with the communities we serve.

We regularly invite schools and university groups to our premises to show students the full scope of our activities, the benefits of recycling and how to preserve the environment.

To give something back to the communities we serve, we transform organic material into compost, an excellent soil enhancer, which we distribute to farmers at no cost.

Through averda Research—our centre for environmental research and testing—we monitor this programme to maintain the quality of our compost as a natural fertilizer.

Additionally, we launched door-to-door collection of recyclable materials from many institutions, distributing free colour-coded bags and bins to enable separation at source.

There are many small steps we can all take to live more responsibly. Through promoting environmental awareness, waste reduction and recycling, we aspire to embed a new way of living in our communities.

We’re launching many new initiatives in the coming months. Please check back soon.

Every day, we come face to face with the impact of human activity on our ecosystem.

To improve our efficiency and reduce our own carbon footprint, we are committed to adopting industry best practices and technological innovations.

Our team of highly qualified engineers and specialists conducts all services in compliance with ISO standards, working around the clock to provide the level of service clients have enjoyed for almost two decades.

Our in-house R&D team, averda Research, provides technical, scientific, and analytical services, including laboratory analysis; research and development techniques; consultancy related to solid waste systems; waste by-products, water and wastewater; agriculture and other environmental issues.

All analyses are executed according to the laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Quality Assurance/Quality Control, and as per the ISO14001 Environmental Standards, best practices and governmental regulatory norms.

Our continuing success rests on the shoulders of our employees—truly our most valuable resource.

At averda, everyone has an equal opportunity to develop their skills and career. Moreover, we are committed to the well-being of our employees through our first-rate equipment and machinery, catering facilities and medical care.

Above all, we provide an environment where people can work with dignity and treat each other with respect.

Read what some of our employees have to say.

The ecosystem you live in needs your help.

Most of us would agree that we create too much waste. But what can we do about it? Plenty.

You can make a direct contribution by learning what causes the greatest problems and taking steps to change your habits.

Let´s rethink waste
All it takes is a little thought.
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Waste check
Find out how much waste you produce.
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Waste A to Z
Our short guide to some words you may be unfamiliar with.
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We see waste as a resource.

Treated intelligently, waste provides alternative energy sources and rich natural fertilizers. Of course, it can also make manufacturing greener when recycled as raw material for new products.

For municipal waste management, our cleaning teams sweep streets and maintain public, residential and commercial areas. Collection crews gather rubbish and other solid waste, including hazardous materials.

After sorting, organic waste is turned into compost for farming. Some waste goes to make thermal energy. Some we transform into alternative fuel. We recycle many other materials and safely dispose of what’s left in sanitary landfills.

At averda, we turn waste problems into solutions. Governments, municipalities, businesses, NGOs and other communities can all benefit.

We have a strong desire to expand and a strategic determination to invest in the region. Join us on our journey.

Our professional and pragmatic approach has a solid foundation:

EXPERTISE All projects are run by senior people whose strategic insights and operational competence ensure successful results.

EXPERIENCE We have been delivering solutions to a diverse national and international client base, every day for four decades.

CAPACITY Our extensive network of planners, facility managers, logistics specialists, fleet managers, computer scientists and environmental engineers enables us to handle the complete process from concept to rollout.

Our Quality & Compliance, Legal, HR and Communications teams provide world-class support that gives you full confidence in our services throughout the region.

Finally, we control our entire supply chain—a fact which has helped us build a proven track record in the region and enabled us to succeed consistently under the harshest conditions.

We manage the waste cycle in four clear stages—starting with our teams on the streets. Technological advances mean we can now recover much value from waste material that in the past would have been thrown away. We dispose of the remainder safely.

CLEAN
We maintain urban and rural areas through the efficient combination of mechanical means and traditional manpower.

COLLECT
From conventional collection by truck to advanced pneumatic transfer systems, our teams handle everyting from regular household waste to hazardous industrial material.

RECOVER
At sorting facilities, waste is separated for recycling and composting or used to create energy through thermal treatment or as the basis of refuse-derived fuel.

DISPOSE
All landfill sites are automated and constantly controlled with computerised systems to ensure optimal environmentally friendly and hazard-free conditions.

The complete process from cleaning and collection to recovery and disposal is managed by a single operator: averda.

Learn more about our process