Zambia - Obtain Hazardous Waste License

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Procedure

Apply In-Person

1. To apply for a hazardous waste license in Zambia, the applicant will have to contact the Environmental management agency of Zambia, for the main office visit link.
2. Make sure that you have all the documents that are listed under the “Required Documents” section of this page.
3. Fill the application form provided to you in the office after understanding the guidelines properly, download the form from the following form link.
4. Submit the application with necessary attachments to the office.
5. ZEMA receives and analyses the application package.
6. Authorities from ZEMA visit the facility and inspect for standards and other requirements that are being followed.
7. After inspection if the authorities are satisfied with the standards that are followed a quotation or invoice for license will be provided to the applicant.
8. Pay the fee as per given in the “Fees” section of this page.
9. The applicant gets the license in around 30 days.

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Required Documents

• Application letter to Zambia Environment Management Authority.
• Decision Letter.
• Qualifications proof of the person responsible for hazardous waste licence, compliance with the Act and the conditions of the licence.
• Emergency preparedness and Response plan.
• Policy, procedures and plans for technical capacity facilities and governance structures.
• Proof of qualifications of hazardous waste management compliance office.
• Proof of consultations with residents in the area surrounding the proposed licence area.

Office Locations & Contacts

Environmental Management Agency:
Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA)
Corner Church and Suez Roads
Plot No. 6975
Lusaka -10101
Contact number: +260-211-254023/254059
Email: [email protected]
Zambia
Contact link.

Eligibility

• The license will be provided if at least one of the following is satisfied:
• Suspension is necessary to prevent or mitigate an imminent risk of significant adverse effects to the environment or to human health occurring.
• Require the applicant to take specific measures to prevent or abate any adverse effect.

Fees

• Application fee: Pay as per the authorities request.

Validity

• This licence is valid for the period stated in the license.

Documents to Use

• Application form.

Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• The processing time is around 30 days.

Related Videos

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Instructions

• The license will be cancelled if provider is caught guilty of one of the following:
• Giving false information.
• Transferring license without approval.
• Failing to comply with an enforcement notice.
• Failing to comply with provisions of the WSS Act or license conditions.
• Failing to provide WSS service according to SLG.

Required Information

• Name(s) of applicant(s)
• Type of waste
• Certificate of incorporation No. (if applicable)
• Type of facility(if applicable)
• Notification address
• Mode of waste management
• Quantity to be managed
• Area to be licensed
• Hazardous substances detail
• Other relevant info supporting the application

Need for the Document

• The license is proof that a facility is managing hazardous wastes produced by their facilities.

Information which might help

• The Environmental management act of Zambia link.
• Environmental Protection and Pollution Control Act of Zambia link.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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

External Links

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Others

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