Local guidance

Waste separation and recycling in Muscat

Oman Environmental Services Holding Company, beah, coordinates municipal and specialised waste-management services used in Muscat.

Muscat waste separation

Choose the correct collection route

Muscat household collection and specialist waste services are coordinated through the current local system. Use approved recycling or recovery channels for accepted dry materials, and keep tyres, lead-acid batteries, oils, electronics, hazardous materials, healthcare waste and construction waste in an authorised specialist route.

Service availability can vary by property and area. Confirm the exact collection instruction, accepted materials and access conditions through the official sources below.

Collection and sorting guidance

Household collection

Use the current municipal collection system and follow instructions for the property or area.

Recycling and reuse

Use approved recovery or recycling channels for accepted dry materials.

Food and garden waste

Use an authorised organic or green-waste route where one is offered.

Special waste

Tyres, lead-acid batteries, oils, electronics, hazardous materials, healthcare waste and construction waste require an approved specialist service.

Before you dispose of an item

  • Check the official source for the exact address and collection day.
  • Confirm accepted materials, opening hours and access conditions before travelling.
  • Keep batteries, electronics, chemicals and medicines out of ordinary household waste.

Official sources