Regulatory Compliance
Certified. Licensed.
Accountable.
Three ISO standards, full NEMA licensing, and KCCA compliance — not as checkboxes, but as the operating standard for everything we do.
ISO Standards
Three standards.
One commitment.
Occupational Health & Safety Management
Ensures our workplace practices protect every employee and field worker — from drivers to hazmat teams — against occupational risks.
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.
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.
International Organization for Standardization
Regulatory Licenses
Licensed by NEMA & KCCA.
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.
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 commitment
Compliance is not a checkbox.
It's our culture.
Every driver, operator, and manager at De Waste is trained against our certified standards. Our ISO management systems are independently audited. Our NEMA license is renewed through demonstrated operational compliance — not just paperwork.