In addition, there are more than 250 sorting containers distributed in all governorates of the Kingdom and are supervised by the contracted cleaning companies that provide collection and cleaning services.  Summary of the Supreme Council for Environment reply to NIHR: a) The Council stated that it is working with the Ministry of Works, Municipalities Affairs and Urban Planning within the framework of the National Strategy for Waste Management to find sustainable solutions for certain types of waste that are disposed of in the Askar landfill. A national company was contracted to recycle construction and demolition waste, which represents around (33%) of municipal waste. Moreover, an integrated draft policy has been prepared to ensure the proper management of the used tires received at Askar landfill site amounting to approximately (9,000) tons in 2020. b) In addition to the above, the Ministry of Works, Municipalities Affairs and Urban Planning has contracted an international company to develop waste disposal procedures at Askar Municipal Waste Landfill and increase the lifespan of the landfill. In addition, a licensed consulting company has been contracted to conduct a financial and technical study on the waste-to-energy project. (5) Text of recommendation and summary of the competent authority’s reply to NIHR: The need to relocate promptly Askar Landfill to another area, due to increased urban sprawl and the construction of new cities close to the landfill location.  Summary of the Ministry of Works, Municipalities Affairs, and Urban Planning reply to NIHR: The Ministry reported that the landfill is approaching end of its useful life and that a plan exists to monitor air quality, emissions and environmental standards in the current landfill, as the management and operation of the landfill has been privatized by contracting a specialized European company. The Ministry also indicated that it is studying together with the Urban Planning and Development Authority the construction of a newengineered landfill that meets environmental, urban and health requirements for human safety.  Summary of the Supreme Council for Environment reply to NIHR: Ninth Annual Report of the NIHR 35