Apply In-Person:

1. For getting a Solid Waste Dump Permit, the applicant has to visit Ministry of Waterways & Environment contact link
2. Download the application form from the following link
3. Applicant must provide all the information that is requested in the application form.
4. Applicant must carry both photocopies and originals of all the documents that are needed for completing this procedure.
5. Documents that are needed for completing this procedure are mentioned under the “Required Documents” section of this page.
6. Applicant must attach both photocopies and originals of all the documents along with the completed application form before submitting it at the office.
7. The Fee for this procedure has to be paid as per the authority’s request.
8. If all these procedures were followed properly by the applicant, the permit will be provided within a stipulated period of time.
9. The applicant will be notified regarding the permit or certificate via SMS or E-mail. Once after receiving the notification, the applicant can visit the office to get their permit or certificate.
10. If there is no information regarding the permit is provided by the concerned officials, the applicant can visit the office to know the status of their permit or certificate.

• Completed Application Form link
• National ID Card
• Address Proof – Driving License/Passport/National ID
• Land details for dumping waste
• Written letter explaining the reason for dumping waste
• Environmental Impact Assessment Certificate

Ministry of Waterways & Environment,
318 Toorak Rd, Bali Tower, Suva, Fiji
Contact No: (679) 338 3155
Fax No: (679) 338 3546
Contact contact link
Website link

• Any individual or businesses that are willing to dump solid waste in Fiji are eligible for this procedure.

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

• The Solid Waste Dump Permit is valid for the period mentioned in it.

• Application Form link

Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.

• The processing time for this procedure will be mentioned by the concerned authorities.

Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
Attach videos using the following tag <&video type='website'>video ID|width|height<&/video&> from external websites.
Please remove the '&' inside the tags during implementation.
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver,
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is displayed.
e.gIn the following url 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M' Video ID is 'Y0US7oR_t3M'.

Please provide other instructions related to the certificate/documents.
e.g. The state office holds birth records since january 1908.

• Permit Number
• Period covered by return
• Particulars of the Facility
• Particulars of Authorized Person
• Amount of Material Deposited at the Dump
• Amount of Material Disposed of
• Particulars of any incineration, with reasons
• Declaration
• Signature of the Applicant

• This document is necessary for any individual or business to dump solid waste in Fiji.
• Proper solid-waste collection is critical for public health, safety, and environmental quality.
• It is a labor-intensive activity that accounts for around three-quarters of overall solid-waste management costs.

• Waste management is critical for creating sustainable and liveable cities, but it continues to be a challenge for many developing countries and cities. Effective waste management is costly, often accounting for 20%-50% of municipal budgets.

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

• Ministry of Waterways & Environment link

More information which might help people.