Egypt considers Jordanian digital innovations for enhanced waste management

EGYPT – Egypt’s Minister of Environment, Yasmine Fouad, recently met with representatives from Jordan’s Tajanus Group for Ownership and Commercial Projects to evaluate a cutting-edge digital platform designed to improve waste collection and management processes.

The meeting, held at the Ministry’s headquarters in the New Administrative Capital, was also attended by Ali Abu Sena, CEO of the Egyptian Environmental Affairs Agency, Yasser Abdullah, Head of the Waste Management Regulatory Authority, and other senior ministry officials.

Minister Fouad highlighted that Egypt already operates a national digital system for waste data management, developed by the Waste Management Regulatory Authority.

This platform issues electronic licenses and permits for waste-related activities, including hazardous waste, and acts as a central tool for gathering, storing, and analyzing waste data nationwide. Upgrades are continuously being made to improve its performance and capabilities.

During the meeting, the Tajanus Group presented its digital solution, which includes a mobile application that allows users to conveniently request waste collection services.

The system enables licensed providers to dispatch collection vehicles based on waste type and classification, significantly optimizing logistics and operational efficiency.

The proposed platform supports a circular economy approach by using big data to help recycling companies anticipate demand, plan storage capacity, and guide their expansion and recycling efforts.

 It also features a centralized dashboard that enables government authorities to track waste collection points, monitor service providers, and ensure licensed entities handle all waste.

The system’s real-time analytics and reporting tools aim to support better decision-making and allow stakeholders to scale their operations strategically.

Fouad emphasized the scale of Egypt’s waste challenge, citing that the country generates around 60,000 tonnes of waste daily, or approximately 25 million tonnes annually.

She reaffirmed the government’s commitment to developing an integrated waste management infrastructure that includes recycling plants, secure disposal facilities, and expanded private-sector collaboration.

To advance the discussion, Minister Fouad directed ministry officials to work with the New Urban Communities Authority to evaluate the feasibility of adopting the Jordanian platform.

 She highlighted the platform’s potential to guide private-sector investments and expand services in high-density areas, reinforcing Egypt’s broader vision for a cleaner, more efficient waste management ecosystem.

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