Dar Eco Circular
About Us

A Landmark Project for Tanzania's Future

The Dar es Salaam Integrated Waste Facility — a flagship PPP turning one of East Africa's biggest urban challenges into a world-class circular economy.

Who We Are

Dar Eco Circular Ltd is the project proponent and Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) established to deliver the IWF. The company is the result of a strategic joint venture between three founding partners.

Viability Gap Plc (Kenya)
Bankable infrastructure project developers
N-Gas Ltd (Tanzania)
Local energy, gas infrastructure, and logistics experts
GEFCO Invest (Norway)
Nordic leaders in clean-tech and sustainable project delivery

PPP Structure

The IWF is developed in partnership with the Dar es Salaam Local Government Authority (DLGA) and the five Municipal Councils — under the Public Private Partnership Act, Cap 103 R.E. 2018.

Aligned with Tanzania's National Environmental Policy (2021)
Contributes to the National Solid Waste Management Strategy
Supports Vision 2025 industrial and resource efficiency targets
Climate-resilient urban development framework

Projected Annual Impact

Impact AreaResultWhy It Matters
Waste Diverted from Dumps1.2 million tonnesProtects environment & public health
Renewable Energy Generated350 GWhClean, reliable power supply
GHG Emissions Avoided1.1 million tCO₂eSupports Paris Agreement targets
Recyclable Materials Recovered800,000 tonnesBoosts local manufacturing
Organic Fertiliser Produced50,000 tonnesImproves soil health & food security
Jobs Created10,000+Economic empowerment & poverty reduction

Benefits for Every Stakeholder

Government

Achieves waste and climate targets ahead of schedule, attracts foreign investment, and improves public health outcomes.

Investors & DFIs

Secure, diversified, and climate-aligned investment with measurable ESG performance and DFI-standard bankability.

Communities

Cleaner streets, safer neighbourhoods, better jobs, and improved livelihoods for informal waste pickers.

Industry

Reliable access to renewable power, recycled raw materials, and affordable industrial land in the SEZ.

Agriculture

50,000 t/yr of organic fertiliser improving soil health and food security across peri-urban farms.

The Planet

Reduced carbon footprint, less land degradation, cleaner waterways, and avoided ocean plastic pollution.