Waste Management

National Cement Company (NCC) and Waste Recycling in Cement Production

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National Cement Company (NCC) and Waste Recycling in Cement Production

National Cement Company (NCC) is one of the oldest and leading cement manufacturers in the UAE. Committed to sustainability, NCC focuses on reducing resource consumption and recycling industrial waste to support environmental welfare.

How Waste is Used in Cement Production

Processed in the Kiln – Some materials serve as alternative fuels or raw material substitutes, such as: Food items (excluding liquids)
Chocolate
Plastic products (bags, shreds, strips)
Grease
Tyres (small cars and trucks)
Rubber pieces
Cotton rags
Tobacco (cigarettes)
Carbon dust
Other wastes


Blended with Raw Materials – Other materials are mixed with raw materials based on their chemical composition, including: Aluminum oxide
Calcium carbonate
Steel dust
Copper slag
Blasting sand
Spent catalyst
Lime sludge
Other wastes


For waste material inquiries, please contact wmsec@nationalcement.ae.