Harare, Zimbabwe | The Geo Pomona Waste Management sorting facility is expected to be operational by the end of February, according to company CEO and executive chairman, Dr. Dilesh Nguwaya.
A sorting plant processes mixed waste, separating recyclable materials such as plastics, bottles, and metals, which are sold to recycling companies, from non-recyclable waste. Combustible non-recyclables are then sent to a waste-to-energy plant for incineration to generate electricity.
During a tour of Geo Pomona Waste Management by executives from the City of Mutare, Dr. Nguwaya provided updates on the progress. He noted that Turkish engineers are handling the installation of the sorting plant, ensuring high standards and efficiency.
“We are on track to complete the installation by the end of February, a major step forward in our waste management initiatives,” Dr. Nguwaya stated.
Dr. Nguwaya highlighted the importance of replicating such waste management systems across Zimbabwe.
“Our goal is for all cities in Zimbabwe to adopt similar waste handling processes, including sorting and recycling, to improve efficiency and promote sustainable waste management,” he said.
Ms. Unice Muyambuki, acting director of health services for Mutare City Council, expressed admiration for the advanced waste management technologies at Geo Pomona.
“In Mutare, we’ve made progress with our landfill, including borehole drilling in 2024 to monitor groundwater quality. Our next step is setting up a leachate treatment plant,” she said.
She also highlighted the stark contrast between traditional methods, such as using containers and planting specific weeds to process heavy metals, and the modern, permanent water purification technologies demonstrated at Geo Pomona.
“The advanced technology we’ve seen today offers a transformative approach to waste management and water treatment,” she remarked.
Dr. Nguwaya also revealed that engineers from his team are currently in Lesotho, conducting a feasibility study as part of preparations to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Lesotho government.
“They will return to Zimbabwe soon, and we’ll finalize the MOU to begin work in Maseru. We aim to implement effective waste management solutions in Lesotho, similar to what we’ve achieved here,” he explained.
The completion of the sorting plant and the prospect of expanding such technologies to other countries underscore Geo Pomona’s commitment to advancing waste management solutions both locally and regionally.
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