Waste container space mandatory for commercial buildings

TDT | Manama

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Owners of new commercial buildings in the Southern Governorate may be required to provide a fixed space for rubbish containers within each property, following a unanimous vote by the municipal council yesterday.

The idea, put forward by councillor Mohammed Darraj, passed without objection and now awaits a decision from the minister in charge of municipal affairs.

If approved, the measure would become part of the building rules that govern new developments.

The proposal stems from complaints that rubbish bins are often dragged around by tenants, left blocking entrances or cluttering pavements.

By setting a dedicated space inside each building, the council hopes to curb the practice and bring a measure of order to waste disposal in mixed-use and residential areas.

Idea

The council’s technical committee reviewed the idea during its 13th meeting and concluded that the measure would also help reduce pollution and encourage residents to take more care with public cleanliness.

It recommended including the requirement in Bahrain’s construction conditions.

The Municipalities Law gives the minister 15 days to object. If that happens and the council refuses to back down, the matter would be passed to the Cabinet for a final call.