Egypt - Waste Treatment License

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. Determine the type of Waste Treatment License: In Egypt, the applicant needs to determine the type of waste treatment license the applicant need, as licenses are issued for different types of waste treatment, including hazardous waste, medical waste, and industrial waste.
2. Contact the local authorities. The applicant should contact the local authorities in the area where they will be treating the waste to determine what is required to obtain a Waste Treatment License link.
3. The application must include detailed information about the type of waste treatment facility the applicant plans to operate, including waste treatment process and the type of chemicals to be used.
4.  The applicant must provide information about the safety measures to be taken to protect the environment from any potential harm.
5. The applicant will need to provide proof of identity, company registration papers, environmental impact assessment reports and they can be found under the "Required Documents" section of this page.
6. A fee for this procedure is has to be paid as per the authority’s request.
7. The applicant has submitted the completed forms, along with the necessary supporting documents and fees, to the authority for verification and processing, as required.
8. Once their application has been submitted and the fee paid, the applicant will need to wait for the local authorities to grant approval of the license.
9. Upon approval of the license, the local authorities will issue the Waste Treatment License to the applicant.
10. All individuals in the facility must comply with all applicable environmental regulations and make sure that the facility is being monitored and inspected on a regular basis.
11. The exact processing time for applying for a Waste Treatment License is will vary depending on the specific circumstances of the application. Generally, applications are processed within two to three months.

Note: Failure of an applicant to adhere to the terms of their license or any environmental regulations could result in the imposition of fines, suspension, or revocation of the license.

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Required Documents

• A valid business license or certificate of incorporation.
• Valid Environmental Compliance Certificate.
• A site plan of the proposed waste treatment facility.
• An Environmental Impact Assessment of the proposed waste treatment facility.
• An Environmental and Health Risk Assessment.
• A detailed description of the proposed waste treatment and disposal methods.
• An operational manual for the plant.
• A list of the necessary equipment and materials for the plant.
• A detailed financial plan for the operation of the plant.
• A copy of the health and safety regulations.
• A copy of the law regulating the waste treatment license.
• A copy of the Egyptian Environmental Law.
• A copy of the Egyptian Environmental Regulations.
• A copy of the Waste Treatment License application form.

Office Locations & Contacts

Out greens Egypt for Waste Management Services
Waste management service in Egypt
Address: 3 Street 159, Maadi Al Khabiri Al Gharbeyah,
Maadi, Cairo Governorate 11728, Egypt (Or)
 3 159،معاديالخبيريالغربية،قسمالمعادي،محافظةالقاهرة‬ 11728 X68X+2R Maadi,
Egypt
Phone: +20 120 056 0000
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Eligibility

• In Egypt, any individual, company or organization that carries out activities related to waste treatment, storage or disposal must obtain a Waste Treatment License.

Fees

• A fee for this procedure is has to be paid as per the authority’s request.

Validity

• The validity of the license is usually three years.

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Processing Time

• The exact processing time for applying for a Waste Treatment License is will vary depending on the specific circumstances of the application. Generally, applications are processed within two to three months.

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Instructions

• Contact his/her local government’s environmental department. In Egypt, this would be the Ministry of Environment.
• Gather the necessary documents and information that the applicant will need to apply for a Waste Disposal License. This may include a business plan, evidence of financial stability, a list of waste disposal sites, and a list of equipment that will be used for waste disposal.
• Fill out the application form and submit it to the Ministry of Environment.
• Pay the application fee.
• Wait for the Ministry of Environment to review your application and make a decision.
• If the applicant's application is approved, he/she will receive a Waste Treatment License.

Required Information

• Legal name of company
• Insurance information and company identification.
• Specify mode of transport of hazardous chemicals (road, air ,rail, water, others)
• Other name used (include trade name, doing business-as, previous names, etc.)
• Mailing address of company
• Chemical name/waste
• Disposal condition of chemical/ waste
• Method of disposal
• Physical state of chemical waste
• Location of disposal
• Physical address(include legal name , number, street , city and district)
• Contact detail(telephone /fax number, email address)
• Contact person’s information (legal name/email/telephone)
• Declaration by the applicant.

Need for the Document

• A Waste Treatment License in Egypt is required to ensure that waste is treated, stored and disposed of in accordance with the Egyptian laws and regulations governing hazardous and non-hazardous waste.
• This license helps protect the environment by ensuring that waste is handled properly and does not pollute the environment.
• The license also helps protect public health by preventing the spread of dangerous substances and toxins.

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