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Baghdad Moves to Privatize Waste Sector, Investing Thousands of Tons to Generate Energy
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Baghdad Moves to Privatize Waste Sector, Investing Thousands of Tons to Generate Energy

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MN Iraq News Editorial Team
Aug 09, 2026 1 min read
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The Mayoralty of Baghdad revealed a government move to privatize the waste sector and turn it into investment opportunities to treat about 10,000 tons of daily waste. Relevant authorities explained that continuous efforts are underway to develop environmentally safe waste disposal mechanisms, highlighting an investment opportunity to produce 100 megawatts of electricity by treating 3,000 tons daily in the Nahrawan area, with future plans to launch a similar project in Abu Ghraib.