Guidance on waste disposal

Service description and eligibility

Service Description

The Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA) provides guidance to public and private sector custodians responsible for products that may pose environmental risks if not properly handled or disposed of. This includes hazardous, toxic, damaged, expired, or substandard products.

REMA ensures that waste disposal aligns with environmental safety standards and regulatory requirements to minimize negative impacts on human health and the ecosystem.

Eligibility Criteria

Entities seeking guidance on waste disposal must:

  • Be a custodian of products that require safe disposal.

  • Provide detailed information on the nature and quantity of the waste.

  • Ensure compliance with national environmental regulations.

Application process and timing

Application Process

To request guidance on waste disposal, applicants must submit a completed application containing:

  1. List of products and quantities: A detailed inventory of items to be disposed of.

  2. Technical Specifications: Information on the composition and nature of the products

  3.  Location.

  4. Submit a request to

Processing Time

The application review and guidance issuance process take 7 working days from the date of complete submission.