Outcomes
Combining Egyptian experience with national and international technology to fit Egyptian conditions,
Ertkaa has achieved the application of integrated solid waste management (SWM) in all areas served.
Saving the raw materials captured in the sorting process for recycling instead of importing them from
other countries (value addition).
Reduction in the quantities of waste which are dumped or buried, causing environmental pollution with
the goal of reaching ZERO WASTE with no landfill.
Clean, healthy environment and attractive appearance for all areas served.
Job opportunities for unemployed and unskilled laborers, with an emphasis on creating a clean
environment.
Upgrading the skills of traditional garbage collectors and improving their performance.
Waste Recycling
ERTEKAA develops technologies to recycle waste materials into valuable resources to eliminate landfill
disposal and protect the environment.
ERTEKAA sorting units classify the collected waste into either plastic of all types; glass; cardboard;
cartons; paper; metals. This process is put into operation using an automated materials recovery line.
1-Collected Waste
Collected waste is recycled into end-products
Collected waste is used to create intermediate products to be recycled elsewhere. (Value addition)
2-Collected Waste is Recycled Into End-Products
High & Low Density Polyethylene (plastic)
_______ Garbage collection bags
Polypropylene (plastic)----------Plastic hangers
Rejects of the Rejected (very exhausted plastic)
________Hexagonal Bricks – Fencing
3-Beverage Cartons (Tetra Pack)
Paper producst (bags, envelopes, greeting cards)
Organic Waste ----------- High-quality Compost
Agriculture & Garden Waste -------- High-quality Compost
4 -Collected waste is used to create intermediate products to be recycled elsewhere (value addition)
Beverage Can Recycling (Aluminum-steel) ----------Compressed metal and aluminum cans
Glass------- Colored crushed glass