# Transport of Garbage Trucks licence in the UAE

> Transport of Garbage Trucks 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/transport-of-garbage-trucks
- Updated: 2026-09-05
- IFZA (Dubai): 3811001
- Dubai mainland (DET): 3811001
- Regulation: Regulator approval required
- Method: https://dubaisetupindex.com/methodology

## What the authority says

Includes collecting of garbage and non-hazardous waste from residential, commercial, industrial and public areas, and then transport and dispose them in specified disposal sites determined by concerned authorities, it includes all municipal waste except construction and demolition waste, organic and horticultural waste.

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 | 3811001 | Professional | Required before 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) | Listed | 3811001 | Professional | Not stated | Not restricted in the 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 · calculator output)
- [Dubai mainland (DET)](https://dubaisetupindex.com/mainland) — Onshore trading rights, Ejari premises. From, no visa: AED 14,000 (Licence only · plus 5% of rent)

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

## Third-party approvals

### Roads and Transport Authority (RTA)

Before licence · IFZA (Dubai)

Authority’s process note: Approval must be obtained before the license issuance; this means that you will submit the license application. Once the required documents are generated in the final stage (after the license application passes the security check), we will send the documents across to apply for the approval. The client should apply for an NOC online on NOC for New Trade License Request (rta.ae) with a charge of 2020AED + fees for activity Required documents from IFZA are: • Initial approval • TPA letter *The required documents in full are mentioned on the link. After getting the approval, you can check the application status through: RTA - Services Then print the e-certificate. Renewable every year. Additional information for car rental activities • Contact number for the car rental training 046066873 • Open Traffic file • Email to cpa.team@rta.ae to update details of cars. • Dep will update, then register on taj system, email is Rajendra@gbmme.com & othmanm@gbmme.net for training purposes.

[Approval documents](https://ifza.link/6EAmSF)

### Dubai Municipality — Waste Management

Before 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.
- Dubai mainland under DET lets you invoice UAE mainland clients directly, but it expects Ejari-registered premises and runs longer than a free-zone desk package.
- Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) clearance is required before the licence issues, which breaks any advertised same-week timeline.

## 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: 3811.95

## Related activities

- [Garbage Trucks Rental](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/garbage-trucks-rental) — IFZA (Dubai) · Dubai mainland (DET)
- [Construction & Demolition waste collection & Transportation Services](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/construction-and-demolition-waste-collection-and-transportation-services) — Dubai mainland (DET)
- [Organic Waste Collecting Services](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/organic-waste-collecting-services) — Dubai mainland (DET)
- [Transport by Specialized Trucks](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/transport-by-specialized-trucks) — Dubai mainland (DET)
- [Garbage & Waste Collection Containers Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/garbage-and-waste-collection-containers-trading) — IFZA (Dubai) · Dubai mainland (DET)
- [Used Trucks Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/used-trucks-trading) — IFZA (Dubai) · Ajman Free Zone · Dubai mainland (DET)

## Frequently asked questions

### Can I add more activities to a Transport of Garbage Trucks 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?

Yes. Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) must clear the activity before the licence issues, so build that step into your timeline.

## Related

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## Machine-readable

- [Transport of Garbage Trucks record (JSON)](https://dubaisetupindex.com/data/activities/transport-of-garbage-trucks.json)

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