Executive Profile · Dubai, UAE
Suraj Kumar
Founder & Chief Executive OfficerClearEarth Recycling LLC
Suraj Kumar is the Founder & Chief Executive Officer of ClearEarth Recycling LLC, a Dubai-headquartered environmental solutions company specializing in recycling, circular economy, industrial waste management, IT asset disposition, secure data destruction, and sustainable resource recovery across the UAE and the wider GCC.
Executive summary
A regional voice for the circular economy
An operator-founder shaping how the GCC handles the materials it consumes.
Executive summary
Suraj Kumar is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of ClearEarth Recycling LLC, a Dubai-headquartered environmental solutions company delivering recycling, circular-economy and secure waste-management services across the UAE and the wider GCC. Under his leadership ClearEarth has grown from a single-city operator into a regional platform serving the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia — with more than twenty audited material streams, ISO-certified operations, and a full stack of government approvals from Dubai Municipality, Dubai Customs and Trakhees.
His work sits at the intersection of industry and sustainability. Rather than treating waste as an endpoint, Suraj has built ClearEarth around a single operating principle: route every material to its highest possible reuse. That principle shapes how the company designs collection programs for facility managers, how its ITAD line retires enterprise hardware, how its hazardous-waste teams handle regulated streams under UAE Federal Law No. 12 of 2018, and how its ESG reports translate operational activity into measurable environmental impact for corporate clients.
As a business leader, Suraj is recognised for building an audited, infrastructure-grade recycling operation in a region where the circular economy is moving from ambition to regulation. ClearEarth's certification stack — ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and ISO 27001 — reflects a deliberate choice to operate the company to the same standards used by the multinational manufacturers, hospitality groups, banks and technology firms it serves. That standard applies equally to a scrap-metal contract in Jebel Ali, a hard-drive shredding job for a regulated financial institution, and an expired-cosmetics destruction program for a global brand owner.
Suraj's expertise spans the full spectrum of modern environmental services: circular economy design, industrial and hazardous waste management, IT asset disposition, secure data destruction to NIST 800-88 and DoD 5220.22-M, battery and solar-panel recycling, FMCG and brand-protection destruction, and ESG reporting for corporate sustainability programs. He is a consistent advocate for treating industrial by-products as raw materials — a position that aligns with the UAE's Vision 2031, the Circular Economy Policy 2021–2031, and the country's net-zero commitments.
Beyond operations, Suraj engages with the region's sustainability community as a speaker and industry voice. He collaborates with facility managers, sustainability officers, brand-protection teams and public-sector stakeholders on programs that turn waste flows into documented environmental outcomes. His long-term vision is to make ClearEarth the reference circular-economy partner for the GCC — measurable, audited, and built for the industrial scale the region now operates at.
About
From entrepreneur to environmental leader
Background
Suraj's early career combined business operations with a growing interest in environmental services — a sector he saw as under-served in the GCC despite the region's industrial scale. That perspective became the foundation for ClearEarth.
The founding of ClearEarth
In 2018 he founded ClearEarth Recycling LLC in Dubai with a clear brief: build a fully-audited, multi-stream recycling and disposal partner that industry could actually rely on — approvals, documentation and outcomes included.
Building leadership
Over five years he grew ClearEarth into an ISO-certified operator handling more than twenty material streams, with Dubai Municipality, Dubai Customs and Trakhees approvals and dedicated lines for ITAD, hazardous waste, FMCG destruction and brand protection.
Regional growth
Expansion followed the region's industrial map — Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and the Northern Emirates first, then a second operating base in Sohar, Oman, and service coverage extending into Qatar, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia.
Future vision
Suraj's roadmap for ClearEarth is a circular-economy platform for the GCC: new recovery lines for solar modules and EV batteries, deeper ESG-reporting capability for corporate clients, and long-term partnerships with public and private stakeholders working toward the UAE's net-zero and circular-economy targets.
Leadership philosophy
Principles that run the company
Innovation
Route every material to its highest reuse — invest in technology, sorting and partnerships that unlock hidden value in waste streams.
Integrity
Audited chain-of-custody documentation on every job. What we say we recycle, we recycle — and we prove it.
Sustainability
Design operations around the circular economy: divert landfill, recover raw materials, and cut embedded carbon at source.
Operational Excellence
Standardized SOPs, trained crews, and repeatable outcomes across UAE, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia.
Compliance
Aligned to Dubai Municipality, Trakhees, UAE Federal Law No. 12 of 2018, ISO 14001 and ISO 27001 — no shortcuts, ever.
Customer Trust
Long-term partnerships with facility managers, brand owners and sustainability leaders across the GCC.
Areas of expertise
Where Suraj Kumar operates
Twelve interlocking domains that define ClearEarth's service map.
Circular Economy
Designing closed-loop material flows for industrial and commercial operators.
Industrial Waste
Contracted waste programs for manufacturing, logistics and free-zone sites.
Hazardous Waste
Compliant handling of flammable, reactive and regulated streams region-wide.
Solar Recycling
End-of-life photovoltaic module recovery for the region's growing solar fleet.
Battery Recycling
Li-ion, lead-acid and industrial cell recovery with hazardous-material controls.
IT Asset Disposition
Fleet retirement, refurbishment and material recovery with full asset audit trails.
Data Destruction
On-site shredding, degaussing and DoD-grade wiping to NIST 800-88 standards.
ESG Reporting
Impact metrics and audit-ready reports for corporate sustainability programs.
Environmental Compliance
Regulatory alignment for facilities operating under UAE and GCC frameworks.
Waste-to-Resource
Converting difficult streams into recoverable raw materials and energy inputs.
Industrial By-products
Recovery pathways for process residues, slags, catalysts and off-spec batches.
Recycling Technologies
Sorting, shredding and separation systems tuned for GCC material profiles.
Professional journey
Milestones and momentum
2018
ClearEarth Recycling founded
Suraj Kumar establishes ClearEarth Recycling LLC in Dubai with a mandate to build a fully-audited, multi-stream recycling and disposal partner for GCC industry.
2019
Dubai Municipality approval
Company secures approved-waste-collector status and begins servicing free-zone and mainland facilities across the UAE.
2020
ITAD & data destruction line
Launch of secure IT asset disposition and on-site data destruction aligned to NIST 800-88 and DoD 5220.22-M standards.
2021
ISO certification stack
Operations certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and ISO 27001 — quality, environment, safety, information security.
2022
GCC expansion
Service coverage extended to Oman, Qatar, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia; specialised streams added for hazardous waste and brand-protection destruction.
2023
Sohar operations, Oman
Second operating base opened in Sohar to serve North Al Batinah industry and cross-border GCC logistics.
2024
Circular economy programs
Corporate ESG partnerships expand; solar-panel, EV-battery and industrial by-product recovery lines commissioned.
Ahead
Regional resource-recovery platform
Vision to make ClearEarth the reference partner for circular-economy operations across the wider GCC — audited, measurable, and infrastructure-grade.
Achievements
Measured in scale, standards and reach
7+
Years in industry
5
GCC countries served
20+
Waste categories handled
50+
Industries supported
1000+
Projects delivered
24/7
Pickup support
Media & press
Coverage and interviews
Selected mentions and interviews featuring Suraj Kumar and ClearEarth Recycling.
Feature · Times of Gulf
How ClearEarth is scaling circular-economy operations across the GCC
Reference — more coverage to be added.
Interview · Industry press
Inside Dubai's ISO-certified recycling operator
Reference — more coverage to be added.
Profile · Sustainability news
The founder building the region's audited waste-recovery platform
Reference — more coverage to be added.
Articles
Written and shared by Suraj Kumar
Perspectives on recycling, the circular economy and industrial sustainability.
Speaking
Available for conferences, panels and industry roundtables
Topics: circular economy, recycling operations at scale, ITAD & data destruction, hazardous-waste compliance, ESG reporting, and building environmental businesses in the GCC.
Certifications & approvals
The credentials behind the operation
Dubai Municipality — Approved Waste Collector
Dubai Customs — Registered Operator
Trakhees — Environmental Compliance
ISO 9001:2015 — Quality Management
ISO 14001:2015 — Environmental Management
ISO 45001:2018 — Occupational Health & Safety
ISO 27001:2013 — Information Security (ITAD)
NIST 800-88 & DoD 5220.22-M — Data Destruction alignment
Awards & recognition
Recognition timeline
2019
Dubai Municipality — Approved Waste Collector
2021
ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 & 27001 certified operations
2023
Trakhees Environmental Compliance recognition
Ahead
Future industry awards — placeholder
Clients & partners
Trusted by industry across the GCC
Manufacturers, banks, hospitality groups, technology firms and public-sector operators.
Testimonials
What partners say
“ClearEarth handles our regulated waste with paperwork you can actually audit — that's rare in this region.”
— Facility Director, GCC Manufacturer
“The ITAD and data-destruction program gave our risk team the documentation they needed to sign off.”
— CISO, Regional Bank
“Suraj's team treats brand-protection destruction like a chain-of-custody operation, not a haul-away.”
— Global Brand Owner
Contact
Reach the office of the CEO
Office
#03B, P1 / Block B, Saih Shuaib 2, Dubai Industrial City, Dubai, AE
FAQ
About Suraj Kumar & ClearEarth
Who is Suraj Kumar?
Suraj Kumar is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of ClearEarth Recycling LLC, a Dubai-headquartered environmental solutions company delivering recycling, circular-economy and secure waste-management services across the UAE and wider GCC.
Who founded ClearEarth Recycling LLC?
ClearEarth Recycling LLC was founded in Dubai in 2018 by Suraj Kumar to build an audited, multi-stream recycling and specialised-disposal partner for GCC industry.
What is Suraj Kumar known for?
He is recognised as an environmental entrepreneur and recycling executive focused on the circular economy, industrial waste management, IT asset disposition and secure data destruction in the UAE and GCC.
What industries does Suraj Kumar specialise in?
Recycling, circular economy, industrial and hazardous waste management, ITAD, secure data destruction, battery and solar-panel recycling, FMCG destruction and ESG reporting.
What is ClearEarth Recycling?
ClearEarth Recycling is a Dubai-based recycling and waste-management company approved by Dubai Municipality, Dubai Customs and Trakhees, certified to ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 and 27001, and operating across the UAE, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia.
Where is ClearEarth Recycling headquartered?
The company is headquartered in Dubai Industrial City (Saih Shuaib 2), United Arab Emirates, with a second operating base in Sohar, Sultanate of Oman.
What is the circular economy?
The circular economy is an industrial model that keeps materials in use through reuse, refurbishment, recycling and resource recovery — replacing the linear take-make-dispose pattern with closed material loops.
Why is recycling important in the UAE?
The UAE's rapid industrial growth, high resource consumption and net-zero commitments make recycling and resource recovery essential to reduce landfill, cut embedded carbon and secure long-term material supply.
What services does Suraj Kumar's company provide?
Materials recycling, e-waste and ITAD, secure data destruction, hazardous-waste disposal, scrap-metal recycling, FMCG and brand-protection destruction, plus corporate ESG and CSR programs.
Is Suraj Kumar based in Dubai?
Yes. Suraj Kumar operates from Dubai, United Arab Emirates, where ClearEarth Recycling LLC maintains its headquarters and primary operations.
What certifications does his company hold?
ClearEarth is certified to ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 and 27001, and approved by Dubai Municipality, Dubai Customs and Trakhees for waste collection and environmental compliance.
Does ClearEarth handle hazardous waste?
Yes. Hazardous, flammable, reactive and regulated waste streams are handled under UAE Federal Law No. 12 of 2018 with full chain-of-custody documentation.
Does ClearEarth do secure data destruction?
Yes. On-site hard-drive shredding, degaussing and software wiping are delivered to NIST 800-88 and DoD 5220.22-M standards, backed by ISO 27001-aligned processes.
What is IT Asset Disposition (ITAD)?
ITAD is the controlled retirement of end-of-life IT equipment — including audited data destruction, refurbishment where possible, and certified recycling of residual materials.
Does ClearEarth work outside the UAE?
Yes. Services are delivered across the UAE, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia through a mix of owned operations and vetted partners.
What is Suraj Kumar's leadership philosophy?
Innovation, integrity, sustainability, operational excellence, compliance and customer trust — applied consistently across every material stream and every client engagement.
Can Suraj Kumar speak at conferences?
Yes. Suraj Kumar is available for speaking engagements on recycling, the circular economy, ESG and industrial sustainability in the GCC.
How can I contact Suraj Kumar?
Reach out via the ClearEarth Recycling contact page, by email at info@clearearth.ae, or by phone on +971 55 599 2217.
Is Suraj Kumar on LinkedIn?
ClearEarth Recycling's official presence on LinkedIn is at linkedin.com/company/clearearth. For direct executive contact please use the contact channels on this page.
What is Suraj Kumar's long-term vision?
To make ClearEarth the reference circular-economy partner for the GCC — an audited, measurable, infrastructure-grade platform for recycling, resource recovery and responsible disposal.
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