We're finally opening a small recycling facility in the Mabella industrial area next month, focused on sorting and baling plastics and aluminum. One thing I completely underestimated is how many containers we'll need for the different material streams before they get crushed and baled. I'm talking about separate crates for clear PET, colored HDPE, aluminum cans, and then a few more for contamination rejects. I've been trying to find a reliable plastic crates supplier in Muscat that can handle a bulk order of maybe 600 to 800 crates, all the same size so they stack nicely, but maybe with different colors so workers can easily tell which stream is which. The problem is most local suppliers I've found only keep maybe 100 in stock and would take weeks to order the rest. I saw a UAE based company online that seems to specialize in industrial crates but I'm not sure if they have a presence here in Oman. Does anyone know a supplier that regularly stocks large quantities or can deliver to Muscat from Dubai without killing us on shipping? Also, any advice on whether open or solid crates work better for dusty recyclables? Thanks in advance for any tips, this is my first time setting up something like this.

I'm considering a 2020 Mercedes E350 in Hor Al Anz that still has about 14 months of factory warranty left. The seller says there's no need for an inspection because any mechanical issues would be covered by the dealer. But I'm worried about things the warranty doesn't cover, like accident damage, worn interior, or maintenance items. The car has 70k km and looks clean. I found a company that offers Skilled Car Assessment Hor Al Anz and they can do a full check. Is it worth spending 600 AED on a car that's still under warranty? My friend says I'm wasting money, but I've heard of warranty claims being denied for pre-existing conditions or because the car was in an unreported accident. Has anyone here bought a warrantied car and later found hidden damage that the warranty didn't cover? I'm leaning toward getting the inspection for peace of mind. Any advice on what to focus on for a car that still has warranty would be great. Thanks.