Built-in ground spaces for rubbish bins are set to be introduced in Muharraq Governorate’s constituency three – which includes Bahrain International Airport area – as part of a pilot project, officials confirmed.
The initiative, part of a broader push to modernise Bahrain’s waste management system, aims to reduce street clutter, eliminate unsightly bin-lined roads, and streamline collection in high-density areas and new developments where traditional kerbside bins can be disruptive.
According to a letter from Works Ministry Under-Secretary Shaikh Mishal bin Mohammed Al Khalifa to the Muharraq Municipal Council, plans have been drawn up to instal pockets on Streets 5, 6, 7, and Road 2702.
A second phase will see additional pockets on Street 55, Road 1021, and Road 2737.
“These ground spaces are designed with the community and environment in mind,” Shaikh Mishal said.
“In some locations, they may be partially underground to reduce visual impact while ensuring easy access for residents and waste collection crews. Implementation will proceed alongside road projects and maintenance schedules, prioritised based on technical readiness and available funding.”
The pilot project is intended to test the concept for possible nationwide rollout. If successful, the ‘pockets’ model could replace conventional street bins in urban and residential areas across the kingdom, enhancing cleanliness and creating safer, more walkable streets.
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