Waste Management

Effective waste management plays a vital role in protecting Gibraltar’s environment and public health.

Below is an overview of key areas we regulate and support, each with dedicated guidance and requirements for the public and businesses.

Waste Handling & Disposal

Metal recycling

Waste Disposal

Understand the systems in place for disposing of general, commercial, and regulated waste streams.

Waste Recovery

Information on approved recovery processes, including composting, energy generation, and material re-use.

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Recycling

Learn about local recycling options, accepted materials, and how businesses and residents can take part.

Local Waste Centres

Find your nearest licensed facility for household and commercial waste disposal, recycling, or bulky waste drop-off.

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Licensing, Regulation & Compliance

Wast licences form

Waste Licences

Everything you need to know about applying for and maintaining a waste handling or transport license.

Waste Registrations

Registration procedures for waste carriers, brokers, and dealers operating within Gibraltar.

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Waste Regulation

An overview of the laws and enforcement powers related to waste management activities.

Scrap Metal Dealers

Rules and registration requirements for operating as a scrap metal dealer in Gibraltar.

Metal scrap

Specialist & Hazardous Waste

Hazardous waste

Hazardous Waste

Details on the safe handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials, and how to comply with legal standards.

Export of Waste

Information on the requirements for exporting waste materials, including permits and cross-border compliance.

Truck fleet
Car scrap

End of Life Vehicles

Guidance on how to correctly dispose of vehicles that are no longer in use, including legal obligations for owners and dismantlers.

Documents

You can find all relevant documentation below on Waste.

Applications

If you are looking to apply in anything related to Waste, you can do so online using our electronic application forms.