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==Procedure==
'''Apply In-Person''' 
#The application to obtain a waste treatment license better known as a Waste Management Facility License shall be made out to the Director at the Department of Waste Management and Pollution Control office. [https://www.gov.bw/ministries/ministry-environment-natural-resources-conservation-and-tourism Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources Conservation and Tourism (MENT) Office Location & Contact Details]
#Application shall be made in writing using a prescribed form-Waste Facility License Application Form obtainable at any of the Department of Waste Management and Pollution Control offices or download it directly using this link- [https://cms1.gov.bw/sites/default/files/2020-03/WASTE%20FACILITY%20LICENSE%20APPLICATION%20FORM.pdf Waste Facility License Application Form]
#Submit the completed application form along with the supporting documentation as listed under the “Required Documents” section of this page, to the Department of Waste Management and Pollution Control office for consideration.
#The application shall also be accompanied by a license fee of BWP 1000.00 (charged per vehicle, which is payable as per the department preferable mode of payment.
#Upon receipt of the application, the receiving officers will check for discrepancies or ineligibility in the application documents. If a discrepancy that cannot be immediately corrected exists in any of the documents, the application and all the submitted documents will be returned to the applicant and should not be re-submitted until the discrepancy has been rectified.
#Applicants are issued with an acknowledgment letter/payment receipt as proof of submission of the application file and for inquiry referencing if the need arises.
#The Director's office may request additional information relevant to the application. In such a case, the information must be submitted within the stipulated time from the date of notification. Where the applicant fails to submit the required information, the application shall be rejected.
#After the document evaluation has been completed satisfactorily, the Director shall prepare the license that shall be valid for one (1) year, which indicates the approval scope and limitations.
#A notice of the decision (Approval, Deferral, or Rejection) for the application will be communicated to the applicant in writing, within ten (10) working days from the date of submission of the application.
#Where the Director is not satisfied that the application meets the requirements for the application, he shall reject the application and notify the applicant thereof in writing, stating the reasons for the rejection.
#Will collect the license the applicant will be required to produce their identification document, approval letter, and proof of payment of the license fee. 
 
'''Appeal to the Minister''' 
Any person aggrieved by the refusal of the Director to issue a license may, within 28 days from the date of such refusal, appeal against the refusal to the Minister.
 
==Required Documents==
*Duly Completed-[https://cms1.gov.bw/sites/default/files/2020-03/WASTE%20FACILITY%20LICENSE%20APPLICATION%20FORM.pdf Waste Facility License Application Form]
*Location map and site plan.
*Environmental Assessment Report (Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) or Environmental monitoring procedure (Emp) or Environmental Management Plan (EMP), (Client to provide one of these documents with recommendation from DEA)).
*Operation plan.
*Certificate of Incorporation
*Lease agreement or title deed with site map
*Land use authorisation from local authorities (Zoning Permit)
*Environmental Health report
*Record keeping procedures
*Facility closure or rehabilitation plan
*Any other additional document information, as may be requested by the Authority. 
 
==Office Locations & Contacts==
'''Department of Waste Management and Pollution Control (DWMPC)''' 
(Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources Conservation and Tourism {MENT}) 
National Environmental Laboratory Building 
Plot 20576 Magochanyama Road,Block 8 Industrial 
Gabrone Botswana 
Private Bag BR 132 Gaborone Botswana 
Tel: +267 3911802/ 3934479 
Fax: +267 3934486/3909953 
Email: wmpc@gov.bw 
 
'''Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources Conservation and Tourism {MENT}''' 
Private Bag BO 199 Gaborone, Botswana 
Plot 13064 Government Enclave 
Tel: +267 3647900 / +267 391 4955 
Fax: +267 3951092 
Email: MENT_PR@gov.bw 
Toll-free Number: 0800 600 734 
[https://www.gov.bw/ministries/ministry-environment-natural-resources-conservation-and-tourism Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources Conservation and Tourism (MENT) Office Location & Contact Details] 
Waste Management and Pollution Control Regional Offices Contacts Details: 
 
*'''Gaborone Regional Office''' 
District Coordinator 
Telephone: +267 371 6800/ +267 390 9953 
 
*'''Francistown Regional Office''' 
District Coordinator 
Private Bag F020 Francistown 
Botswana 
Telephone: +267 241 2885/ +267 241 7355 
 
*'''Selebi Phikwe Regional Office''' 
District Coordinator 
P.O. Box 0027 Selibe Phikwe 
Botswana 
Telephone: +267 261 0680/ +267 260 1066 
 
*'''Maun Regional Office''' 
District Coordinator 
P.O. Box 35 Maun 
Botswana 
Telephone: +267 680 1244/ +267 680 1246 
Working Hours: 07:30 – 12:45 & 13:45 – 16:30, Monday to Friday, except Public Holidays. 
 
==Eligibility==
Citizens and Non-Citizens eighteen (18) years and above are eligible to apply. 
 
==Fees==
BWP 1000.00 licensing fee (charged per vehicle). 
 
==Validity==
*The license shall be valid for one (1) year unless suspended, revoked, or cancelled by the Issuing Authority.
*This license is valid for one year and therefore requires renewal annually. 
 
==Documents to Use==
[https://cms1.gov.bw/sites/default/files/2020-03/WASTE%20FACILITY%20LICENSE%20APPLICATION%20FORM.pdf Waste Facility License Application Form] 
 
==Sample Documents==
Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people. 
 
==Processing Time==
The time frame for processing the application is within 10 working days. 
 
==Related Videos==
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.g In the following url 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M' Video ID is 'Y0US7oR_t3M'. 
 
==Instructions==
Please provide other instructions related to the certificate/documents.
e.g. The state office holds birth records since January 1908. 
 
==Required Information==
*Date of application
*Company Name
*Type of waste management facility applied for (metal, used oil, paper, plastic...etc
*Contact person details
*Postal/ physical address of the facility
*Contact details on the facility (telephone/ fax no/ cell no)
*Status of the applicant
*Personal details
*Declaration by the applicant
 
 
==Need for the Document==
The Waste Treatment License (Waste Management Facility License) is issued to businesses/entities that operate facilities such as landfill incinerator, waste-water treatment plants, waste Recovery/salvage facilities (Transfer stations, scrap metal yards, waste bailing sites etc.) and waste recycling facilities (Scrap yard, used oil, paper, plastic, glass, etc.). This license is valid for one year and therefore requires renewal annually. 
 
==Information which might help==
Enter other information which might help. 
 
==Other uses of the Document/Certificate==
Please explain what are other uses for obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity. 
 
==External Links==
*[https://cms1.gov.bw/meteorology-waste-management/waste-management-facility-license Waste Management Facility License] 
*[https://www.gov.bw/sites/default/files/2020-03/Waste%20Management%20Act_0.pdf Botswana Waste Management Act] 
 
==Others==
More information which might help people. 

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