Waste is a resourcein the wrong place.
Circyra is a Syrian non-profit that uses AI, data and simple technology to help cities sort, collect and recycle waste, and trains young people and women for green jobs.
The challenge
Syria's waste problem is also an opportunity.
unregulated dumpsites the national draft strategy plans to close
SANA, Aug 2026bags: Idlib's source-separation pilot since July 2026 (wet / recyclable)
SANA, Aug 2026reliable public data on waste volumes and collection routes in most cities
Our baseline goalOpen burning and random dumping pollute the air, soil and groundwater. Collection runs on guesswork, which wastes fuel. Valuable plastic, cardboard and metal are lost or handled unsafely, often by informal collectors with no protection.
Our approach
Four steps from street to factory.
- 01
Sort
Colour-coded sorting stations at schools, neighbourhoods and institutions.
- 02
Track
GPS on collection vehicles and AI route planning to cut fuel use.
- 03
Report
Citizens report illegal dumping with a photo and location via WhatsApp.
- 04
Recycle
A sorting and baling point sells clean materials back to local industry.
Programmes
Start focused. Grow step by step.
Smart Waste & Recycling
Our first programme turns Idlib's two-bag sorting pilot into a data-driven system, complementing the city's own work rather than replacing it.
- Baseline study of waste volumes and composition
- 20 source-sorting stations
- GPS tracking and AI-optimised routes
- Digital map and citizen reporting
- Sorting, baling and safe battery storage
- Green-jobs training and safety gear for informal collectors
Green Jobs
Training in sorting, data collection, safety and electronics repair.
Environmental monitoring
Low-cost air and water sensors with an open dashboard.
Climate early warning
Satellite-based wildfire and drought alerts by WhatsApp.
Expansion
Bring the Idlib model to Aleppo and other cities.
Idlib pilot
Year-1 targets
sorting stations
recyclables collected (target 50–100)
less fuel on pilot routes (target 10–15)
citizen reports handled
trainees, at least 40% women
people reached by awareness campaigns
Targets are reviewed after the baseline study.
Why Circyra
Built for Syria. Inspired by the Nordics.
AI & data
Founder expertise in AI and cybersecurity, applied to real municipal problems.
Nordic know-how
Sweden is a world leader in waste management; we connect that experience to Syrian cities.
Local team
Environmental engineers and municipal experts based in Idlib.
Accountable
Independent board, two signatures on every payment, annual external audit.
Partners
Who we are building partnerships with
Syria
- Ministry of Local Administration and Environment
- Idlib Environment Directorate
- Idlib City Council
- Local recycling industry
Sweden
- Avfall Sverige
- SKR International
- IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute
- Swedish universities
Norway
- NILU
- NMBU
- Norwegian development NGOs
International
- UNDP
- Climate and environment funds
- ISWA network
Listed organisations are prospective partners we are approaching, not confirmed partners.
Get involved
Help us turn waste into value.
Partner
Organisations in Sweden, Norway and Europe: share expertise or co-design a programme.
Fund
Support the Idlib pilot. Year-1 budget is about USD 62,000.
Volunteer
Engineers, developers and designers in Syria and abroad.