Hazardous waste in Egypt must be transported by a licensed party in equipped vehicles, with proper packaging and labelling and documentation for every shipment from the generator to the treatment facility. The generating company remains responsible under Waste Management Law 202 of 2020 until the waste reaches a licensed party, so it needs proof of transport and handover.
Examples of hazardous waste in companies
- Batteries (lithium, lead-acid and UPS batteries).
- Mercury-containing lamps.
- Circuit boards and some device components.
- Old screens.
- Some chemicals and maintenance waste.
Steps
- Segregation: separate hazardous from non-hazardous waste on site.
- Packaging: containers that prevent leaks and breakage; tape battery terminals.
- Labelling: mark containers with the waste type.
- Temporary storage: a safe, ventilated area until pickup.
- Licensed transport: in vehicles equipped for hazardous waste.
- Documentation: a handover document per shipment and a treatment certificate.
Your company’s responsibility
Handing hazardous waste to an unlicensed party does not remove the generator’s liability. Keeping transport, handover and treatment documents is what protects the company before regulators.
Triple RE
We run a dedicated fleet for hazardous and non-hazardous waste, collect from offices, plants and warehouses in every governorate, and follow safe-transport requirements. Triple RE has operated since 2011, holds WMRA approval no. 3042 and ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certificates, and has recycled more than 10,000 tonnes for over 600 companies. Waste transportation service.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can we move hazardous waste in a company vehicle?
Not advisable. Transport should be done by a licensed party in equipped vehicles, with documentation for each shipment.
Who is responsible if there is a leak in transit?
It depends on the obligations, but the generator remains responsible for choosing a licensed party and handing the waste over correctly.
Do you collect from distant governorates?
Yes, from every governorate in Egypt.
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