Leadership team
Operations & compliance
Our leadership brings together decades of field operations, NEMA licensing experience, and ISO-certified management systems.
Who we are
Built on trust, driven by responsibility.
De Waste (U) Limited was founded in Kampala with a single mission: to make responsible waste management accessible to every institution, business, and household in Uganda.
Over 14 years, we have grown from a small collection operation into a full-service waste intelligence partner — serving UN agencies, global corporations, government bodies, and local communities under the same rigorous standards.
Our ISO certifications and full NEMA licensing are not just credentials. They are proof of a culture that treats waste as a serious responsibility — to people, to the environment, and to future generations.
Our mission
To deliver compliant, reliable, and innovative waste management solutions that protect Uganda's people and environment.
Our vision
To be Uganda's leading waste intelligence platform — where data, technology, and expert operations converge.
Founded
2010 · Plot 1 Friendship Road, Ntinda Ministers Village, Kampala, Uganda
People
Leadership & expertise.
Field & HSE
Health, safety & environment
Dedicated HSE oversight ensures PPE programmes, driver training, and incident protocols align with ISO 45001 and Ugandan regulations.
Client services
Quotations & account management
A single point of contact for quotes, scheduling changes, and compliance documentation — from first enquiry to contract renewal.
Compliance & Standards
Our credentials.
ISO 45001:2018
ISO 45001:2018
International Organization for Standardization
Occupational Health & Safety Management
Ensures our workplace practices protect every employee and field worker — from drivers to hazmat teams — against occupational risks.
ISO 14001:2015
ISO 14001:2015
International Organization for Standardization
Environmental Management System
Demonstrates our commitment to minimising the environmental impact of our operations, from collection routes to final disposal at approved sites.
ISO 9001:2015
ISO 9001:2015
International Organization for Standardization
Quality Management System
Guarantees consistent, high-quality service delivery across all our waste streams — backed by documented procedures, regular audits, and continual improvement.
NEMA License
NEMA License
National Environment Management Authority — Uganda
Medical, Hazardous & Domestic/Municipal Waste Handling
Fully licensed by Uganda's NEMA for the collection, transportation, and disposal of medical, clinical, hazardous, and domestic/municipal waste across the country.
KCCA Compliance
KCCA Compliance
Kampala Capital City Authority
Urban Waste Collection Operations
All operations within Kampala conducted in full compliance with KCCA waste management regulations and licensing requirements.
Our clients
Institutions that trust us.
Hima Cement Century Bottling Company Movit Products Kansai Plascon Regal Paints Crest Foam NARO Osho Chemicals Kenrom AAR Bethany Women's Hospital TMR Kampala Independent Hospital DHL Jumia Uganda African Queen Kampala Parents School Lakeside College Luzira SS Islamic University in Uganda Makerere University Uganda Revenue Authority Uganda Prisons Service KCCA Eskom Sinohydro Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited (UEGCL) World Food Programme United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees United Nations Mission in South Sudan Uganda National Oil Company Sinopec China Oilfield Services Ltd MOGAS Grindrod Logistics Kalangala Infrastructure Services Ltd Kazi Foods Eagle Vet Norbrook