Waste Management Corporation Limited (WAMCO) is a State-owned Entity providing waste management services to cities and inhabitant islands across the Maldives. WAMCO is tasked with operating Regional Facilities as well as overall waste management operations in all cities throughout the country. On January 1st, 2016, the corporation officially started its operations by taking over the waste management function for the Greater Malé Region and has since expanded into additional locations across the country.
Vision
To be a leader in delivering innovative waste management solutions.
Mission
To establish an integrated system and maximize value by efficiently and effectively managing the country’s waste resource in an environmentally, socially and economically responsible manner.
Objectives
Institutional Capacity Developments
Strengthen the institution by acquiring the skills, expertise and cultivate the system
Service Development
Build state-of-art facilities to deliver collection, transfer and disposal treatment
Economic Viability
Sustainability of the operation by developing new business ventures and operational efficiency
Stakeholder Engagement
Partner and participate in educating and communicating the role and responsibilities
Strategies
- Application of an integrated and holistic approach.
- Be innovative and use high end modern technology.
- Enhance promotion, education and outreach.
- A comprehensive approach to waste reduction, reuse and recycle.
- Improve public relations and media outreach efforts
Values
- Become a proactive, progressive environmental leader;
- Provide accessible and efficient services;
- Be fiscally responsible;
- Be forthcoming and approachable;
- Be open, transparent and community-centered;
- Be inclusive and consultative;
- Have the highest standards of professionalism;
- Be fair and offer a level playing field;
- Be a good neighbor, respectful of role as a corporate citizen.
Guiding Principles
- Reduce the regional solid waste stream in accordance with the hierarchy of waste management
- Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Recovery (energy) and Residual Management
- Collaborate with local councils and government institutions in the planning
- Management and execution of services
- Set realistic and achievable goals
Board of Directors
Ahmed Nasif
Chairman
Mujuthaba Jaleel
Managing Director
Our Team
Executive Management
Mujuthaba Jaleel
Managing Director
Ibrahim Naif
Deputy Managing Director
Ahmed Ibrahim
Assistant Managing Director
Senior Management
Ali Mohamed Shareef
Chief Internal Auditor
Internal Audit & Risk Management
Ahmed Zain Nazim
General Manager
Finance
Siyaama Ali
General Manager
Managing Director Bureau
Mohamed Shaan
General Manager
Human Resources
Abdulla Sinaan
General Manager
Central Operations
Mariyam Azza Ali Rauf
General Manager
Corporate Administration
Hussain Ibrahim Fulhu
General Manager
Hulhumale Operations
Ashraf Hashim
Chief Technical Officer
Information Systems
Ismail Ubaidh
General Manager
Business Development & Marketing
Ahmed Shafiu
General Manager
Southern Operations
Hussain Shajeeu
General Manager
Properties & Civil Works
Abdulla Faid
General Manager
Northern Operations
Mohamed Muhdin Khalid
General Manager
Procurement
Shafee Adam
General Manager
Legal & Compliance
Ahmed Shafeeg
General Manager
Transport
Ali Musthafa
General Manager
Projects
Fathimath Fazla
General Manager
Academy
Sofa Naaz
General Manager
Customer Service
Ahmed Rasheed
General Manager
Engineering
Abdul Azeez Rifau
Chief Project Officer
Properties & Civil Works
Adam Ali
General Manager
Welfare
Board Secretariat
Mariyam Najuwa
Company Secretary
Special Appointees
Fathimath Yasira
Information Officer
Lirashath Mohamed
Information Officer
Organizational Structure
Our Timeline
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2025
WAMCO assigned to develop Waste and Resource Management Center in 32 Islands.
10th March 2025
Ahmed Naseef appointed Chairperson of WAMCO.
5th March 20252024
WAMCO launched 'Fathuruveshi', waste collection service for resorts
11th July 2024
WAMCO participated in National Telethon, raising MVR 100,000 for Palestine
12th June 2024Official handover of Male Waste Transfer Station operations to WAMCO.
17th March 2024
WAMCO participated in a cleanup event launched for Malé City's streets and drainage channels organized by Male City Council
7th January 20242020
Services were suspended for 24 hours as a result of the lockdown that was imposed in the Greater Malé Area due to COVID-19
15th April 2020
Responding to COVID-19, we implemented preventive adjustments to our waste transfer stations and operations.
16th March 20202019
WAMCO approves all employees a paid maternity leave of six months and a compensated paternity leave of one month.
20th March 2019
2018
Veshifaara, a new digital platform from WAMCO, is introduced to track and digitalize our operations.
2nd April 2018
WAMCO launches CAPS and CAPS Lite services as a solution for disposal of bulky waste
30th January 20182017
Avaspay, WAMCO's online bill-payment platform, goes live.
11th November 2017
WAMCO expands waste management operations in South Maldives — starting with Addu City and Fuvahmulah City
5th April 20172016
Management and operation of the first Regional waste management facility (RWMF) in the Maldives located at R. Vandhoo Island was handed over to WAMCO.
1st August 2016
2015
WAMCO officially starts operations, taking over the waste management operations in Thilafushi and the Greater Male’ Region.
31st December 2015
2008
Waste Management Corporation Limited (WAMCO) was established
31st December 2008
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