Waste Management Department
Technical Guideline on Transportation and
Handlling of Hazardous Waste
Annex 1 : Procedure for Hazardous Waste Transport Vehicle Permit Application
This service will help you to secure a Hazardous Waste Transport Vehicle (HWTV) Permit for vehicle to transport
hazardous waste in the Emirate of Dubai.
1. LOG IN to the Dubai Municipality website https://waste.dm.gov.ae/
2. APPLY on Waste Services online-Apply for a Vehicle Permit to Transport Hazardous Waste and
attach the following:
• Copy of valid Dubai Trade License
with license activity
(Hazardous Waste Collection & Transport- CODE
3812007* and/or Used Lubricants Collecting Services for oil collectors for recycling purpose- CODE
3812001) –
for private companies only.
• Copy of valid Vehicle Registration Card for each vehicle
• Photos of Vehicle showing with the plate number (Front, Back, Right Side and Left Side) per vehicle
• Copy of valid Training certificates of driver and operator from competent institution for hazardous waste
handling safety, emergency response procedure in case of spills & accident and handling other emergency
cases that may arise during transportation of such wastes.
• Copy of the RASID Certificates -
for renewal
(http://www.rasid.ae)
3. COMPLY with the time, location and schedule of vehicle inspection.
4. ENSURE prior vehicle inspection - the vehicle is in compliance with the below requirements:
• Vehicle has capacity to carry its load safety without any risk of spillage.
• Compartment or skip is adequate to prevent leakage.
• Vehicle displays placard showing the classification and its corresponding UN code for the chemical
composition of the hazardous waste. The placard must be designed according to requirements in ANNEX 3.
• The name, address and contact details of the transporter company are clearly marked on the vehicle.
• Vehicle is equipped with all the safety equipment needed for emergencies such as
a) Personal Protective Equipment (PPE),
b) Spill kits(scooping tools (spade), absorbent materials, plastic/metal containers with lid) and
c) Fire extinguishers /other fire fighting tools
• First Aid Kit is provided with complete medical necessities.
• Sample point provided (for liquid waste transporter)
• The requirements (as per waste type) for vehicles are met.(ANNEX 4)
5. PAY related fees through the following:
a. CASH – Al Ansari Exchange
b. E-Dirhams – DM Cashier
c. E-Dirhams/E-pay – DM Website
d. M-pay App
6. PRINT your HWTV Permit after payment
NOTE: All approved hazardous waste transport vehicles which are registered in RTA-Dubai and entering JA-HWTF
for disposal purposes are required to install NAFITH. NO HWTV Permit-NO NAFITH- NO ENTRY
Email to:
fabinselm@dm.gov.ae / ACGONZALES@dm.gov.ae the following requirements:
Valid Hazardous Waste Transport Vehicle (HWTV) Permit
RTA-Dubai Vehicle Registration Card/Record
*NEW COMPANY- TRADE LICENSE ADDING ACTIVITY REQUIREMENT
GO to DED for adding activity in your license (Hazardous Waste Collection & Transport- CODE
3812007* and/or Used Lubricants Collecting Services for oil collectors for recycling purpose-
CODE 3812001). OR CLICK:
https://invest.dubai.ae
Waste Management Department
Studies and Permits Section
Tel.: 04 6066029 / 04 6066554
046066817/ 04 6066044
Fax: 04 2225659
Release Date: December 2021
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