Introduction
The waste and toxic substances permit is required for issues relating to waste generation, restricted chemicals, sludge disposal and effluent discharge.
What You Need
- Certificate of incorporation issued by the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC).
- Last three-year Tax Clearance Certificate (TCC).
- Environmental Audit Report (EAR) or Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) detailing the environmental impact of the proposed operation.
- Environmental Management Plan (EMP) outlining waste handling, treatment, and disposal procedures.
- Detailed site or factory layout showing collection, recycling, treatment, or disposal facilities.
- Proof of payment of the prescribed application fee through the Treasury Single Account (TSA).
- Completed waste and toxic substances permit application form.
How to apply
- Visit the NEIMS Portal and create an account or log in to an existing account, either as a consultant or a company.
- Complete your registration and provide all required information.
- Upload the required supporting documents in the specified format.
- Submit your application for review. If any corrections are needed, you will receive guidance on how to make adjustments for faster approval.
- NESREA will inspect the facility as part of the evaluation process.
- Upon successful assessment and approval, pay the applicable permit fees.
- Receive your permit, accreditation, or certification digitally.
Payment
The fee for obtaining a waste and toxic substances permit varies depending on the type and scale of the operation. However, permits issued by NESREA generally range from approximately ₦20,000 to ₦50,000. Payments are made through the designated Treasury Single Account (TSA) channels.
Links
Report/Complaint
If you witness any form of corruption or poor service delivery, contact info@nesrea.gov.ng, dg@nesrea.gov.ng, info@environment.gov.ng or call 00181876543210, 09153993191.
You can also contact us to provide you with guidance and engage relevant authorities to help resolve the issue(s).