# Scrap & Metal Waste Trading licence in the UAE

> Scrap & Metal Waste Trading licensing in the UAE — the authority catalogue rows we hold for this line, the approvals attached to them, and where the activity can be filed.

- Canonical: https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/scrap-and-metal-waste-trading
- Updated: 2026-09-04
- IFZA (Dubai): 4669102
- Regulation: Regulator approval required
- Method: https://dubaisetupindex.com/methodology

## What the authority says

Includes collecting and trading of nonhazardous metal scrap that is disposed after being used by households, industrial and agricultural facilities.

Source: IFZA activity catalogue.

## Where you can licence this

| Authority | Status | Code | Licence type | Approval | Facility |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| [IFZA (Dubai)](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/ifza) | Listed | 4669102 | Commercial | Required after the licence issues | Not restricted in the catalogue |
| [Ajman Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/ajman) | Not listed under this name | — | — | — | — |
| [Dubai mainland (DET)](https://dubaisetupindex.com/mainland) | Not verified — we hold no DET activity catalogue | — | — | — | — |

Catalogue evidence, not legal advice. Authorities change activity lists without notice — confirm before you file.

## Routes that list this activity

- [IFZA (Dubai)](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/ifza) — Dubai address, available with Dubai Setup Index. From, no visa: AED 12,900 (12 months · package price)

A route listing the activity is a starting point. The authority confirms eligibility when you apply.

## Third-party approvals

### Dubai Municipality — Waste Management

After licence · IFZA (Dubai)

Authority’s process note: Approval must be obtained from Dubai Municipality – Waste Management after license issuance the first time. The client can apply online through hub.dm.gov.ae > Apply for a Permit for Waste Management Activity (Collection/ Transport/ Trading) Required Documents are: • Trade License • Third Party Approval letter • Valid Ejari. • Vehicles’ ownership certificate (Not older than one month). • Business Plan. (new companies) Charges: Free of Charge Duration: 8 working days

[Approval documents](https://ifza.link/QyhrmF)

## Free zone or mainland

- IFZA lists this activity; Ajman Free Zone does not carry it under the same name, so confirm the Ajman catalogue before switching lanes.
- We hold no Dubai DET record for this activity, so treat mainland as unverified here rather than unavailable.
- At least one catalogue row carries a third-party approval flag without naming the stage — confirm with the authority before you commit to dates.

## Also catalogued elsewhere

The same activity name appears in other authority catalogues we track. This is a name match, not a legal equivalence, and Dubai Setup Index does not file in these zones.

- Meydan Free Zone: 4669.75

## Related activities

- [Garbage & Waste Collection Containers Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/garbage-and-waste-collection-containers-trading) — IFZA (Dubai)
- [Glass Waste Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/glass-waste-trading) — IFZA (Dubai)
- [Metal Alloys Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/metal-alloys-trading) — IFZA (Dubai)
- [Metal Blinds Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/metal-blinds-trading) — IFZA (Dubai)
- [Metal Cans & Containers Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/metal-cans-and-containers-trading) — IFZA (Dubai)
- [Metal Drums & Barrels Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/metal-drums-and-barrels-trading) — IFZA (Dubai)

## Frequently asked questions

### Can I add more activities to a Scrap & Metal Waste Trading licence later?

Usually yes, as a licence amendment, subject to the authority's rules and any extra approval attached to the new line.

### Does this activity need third-party approval?

At least one catalogue row carries a third-party approval flag. Confirm the current requirement with the authority before you promise a date.

## Related

- [All business activities](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities)
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## Machine-readable

- [Scrap & Metal Waste Trading record (JSON)](https://dubaisetupindex.com/data/activities/scrap-and-metal-waste-trading.json)

## Citation

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