Egypt’s Minister of Environment, Yasmine Fouad, recently met with representatives from Jordan’s Tajanus Group for Ownership and Commercial Projects to discuss a smart digital solution for waste collection and management developed by the company.
The meeting, which took place at the Ministry’s headquarters in the New Administrative Capital, was 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 Egypt’s existing national digital waste data management system, developed by the Waste Management Regulatory Authority. The system facilitates the electronic issuance of licenses and permits for waste-related activities, including hazardous materials, and serves as an integrated tool for collecting, storing, and analyzing waste management data across the country. The platform is continuously upgraded to improve efficiency.
During the session, Tajanus Group representatives presented their digital platform, which features a mobile application that allows users to easily request waste collection services. This system enables licensed service providers to dispatch collection vehicles based on waste type and classification, optimizing logistics and service efficiency.
The platform is designed to support a circular economy, from consumption to recycling, by using big data to assist recycling companies in planning storage capacity, expansion strategies, and recycling initiatives based on real-time demand trends.
Furthermore, the system includes a centralized dashboard for authorities to track collection points, monitor service provider performance, and ensure that waste is disposed of by licensed entities. It also provides real-time analytics and reporting tools to help stakeholders make informed decisions about scaling operations.
Fouad emphasized Egypt’s significant waste challenge, noting that the country generates approximately 60,000 tonnes of waste daily, totaling around 25 million tons annually. She reaffirmed the government’s commitment to building an integrated waste management infrastructure, which includes recycling plants, secure disposal sites, and partnerships with the private sector for waste collection and real-time monitoring.
The Minister directed relevant officials to collaborate with the New Urban Communities Authority to assess the feasibility of adopting the proposed digital system. She also highlighted the potential for private-sector involvement in using the platform to inform investment strategies and target high-density areas for service expansion.
