Saudi Arabia in forefront of recycling IT junk
The Saudi “recycle your device” initiative has collected 40,000 electronic gadgets from the private sector and different individuals for the purpose of reducing waste and enhancing sustainability.
The initiative is launched by the Kingdom’s Communications and Information Technology Commission to collect unwanted tablets, printers, laptops, desktop computers, mobiles, modems and landline phones and started in two phases last September and ended last December.
The aim has been to rehabilitate these devices and make best use of the Saudi IT infrastructure as the CITC partners with the National Center for Waste Management (MWAN) and the private sector, to reduce the waste resulting from the e-devices according to the Saudi Gazette.
The initiative is fully explained on the CITC website but states that depending on the condition of the device, it will either repair it and donate it to a needy family, or dispose of it according to environmentally safe specifications.
As well the CITC has renewed its invitation to all the citizens and residents to participate in the “recycle your device” initiative, and donate with their unused e-devices before it ends on 31 January 2023 through the following link: https://ca.cst.gov.sa/l/recycle as stated in the Saudi daily.
