B3 Waste Permit Solutions in Indonesia

A B3 waste permit refers to the environmental and technical approvals required for businesses that generate or manage hazardous and toxic waste (Limbah Bahan Berbahaya dan Beracun or Limbah B3) in Indonesia. The exact requirements depend on the company’s activities, the type and characteristics of waste generated, and how the waste will be stored, collected, transported, utilized, treated, or disposed of.

Indonesia’s B3 waste management framework is primarily governed by Government Regulation No. 22 of 2021 and Minister of Environment and Forestry Regulation No. 6 of 2021.

Foreign-invested companies may be subject to B3 waste requirements when their Indonesian operations generate or manage hazardous and toxic waste. Before proceeding with the relevant environmental and technical approvals, a foreign investor generally needs an established Indonesian business entity, the appropriate registered business activities, and a Business Identification Number (NIB) through the OSS system.

The required B3 approvals will then depend on the company’s environmental approval, operational activities, and waste-management model. Government Regulation No. 28 of 2025 governs Indonesia’s current risk-based business licensing framework through OSS.

A typical B3 waste licensing process for a foreign-invested company involves:
1. Establishing the Indonesian operating entity and registering the relevant business activities.
2. Obtaining an NIB through the OSS system.
3. Determining the applicable environmental document or approval, such as AMDAL or UKL-UPL.
4. Identifying the B3 waste generated and the applicable technical requirements.
5. Preparing the required technical documentation for the relevant B3 waste-management activity.
6. Completing the applicable submission and regulatory approval process.
7. Maintaining ongoing waste-management, record-keeping, and environmental compliance.

The precise route varies according to the business activity and how the company intends to manage its B3 waste.

An NIB is an important part of the business licensing framework because it serves as the registration and identity of a business operator in Indonesia. For companies conducting regulated business activities, the NIB and applicable business licensing should be aligned with the company’s actual activities before environmental and B3 waste requirements are assessed.
Under Government Regulation No. 28 of 2025, risk-based business licensing is administered through the OSS system, which acts as the central interface for business licensing processes.

Companies may need an applicable environmental approval before undertaking certain B3 waste-management activities. Depending on the type, scale, location, and environmental impact of the business, the underlying environmental document may involve an AMDAL, UKL-UPL, or another applicable environmental requirement.

B3-related technical requirements should therefore be assessed together with the company’s environmental approval rather than treated as a completely separate licensing exercise. Government Regulation No. 22 of 2021 regulates Indonesia’s environmental protection and management framework.

The technical requirements depend on what the company does with its B3 waste. Different requirements may apply to activities such as storage, collection, transportation, utilization, treatment, or final disposal.

Minister of Environment and Forestry Regulation No. 6 of 2021 sets out procedures and requirements for B3 waste management and includes technical documentation requirements for relevant activities. For example, technical studies may need to address the type and quantity of waste, facility design, storage arrangements, procedures, emergency equipment, and other operational controls.

OSS plays an important role in Indonesia’s business and environmental licensing framework. Under Government Regulation No. 28 of 2025, business licensing processes are increasingly integrated through the OSS system as the main interface for business operators.

Environmental screening within OSS can also identify whether the planned activity requires environmental documentation and relevant technical approvals, including requirements related to B3 waste. However, the exact submission and approval route depends on the business activity and competent authority.

The main regulations businesses should consider include:
1. Government Regulation No. 22 of 2021 on Environmental Protection and Management, which establishes the broader framework for environmental approvals and B3 waste management.
2. Minister of Environment and Forestry Regulation No. 6 of 2021 on procedures and requirements for B3 waste management.
3. Government Regulation No. 28 of 2025 on Risk-Based Business Licensing, which governs the current OSS-based business licensing framework and replaced Government Regulation No. 5 of 2021.

Companies should assess these regulations together because B3 waste compliance can involve both environmental requirements and the company’s broader business licensing position.

There is no single processing timeline that applies to every B3 waste application. Timing depends on factors such as the company’s environmental approval, the type of B3 waste-management activity, document completeness, technical studies required, facility readiness, and regulatory review.

A company that still needs to complete its business licensing or environmental prerequisites may therefore require more time than one that already has its NIB, environmental approval, and technical documentation in place.

Yes. InCorp Indonesia (an Ascentium Company) supports foreign and local businesses with the licensing and compliance steps surrounding B3 waste management in Indonesia.

Support can include assessing the company’s existing NIB and business activities, identifying applicable environmental and B3 requirements, preparing supporting documentation, coordinating relevant submissions, and aligning B3 waste compliance with wider business and environmental licensing requirements.

This integrated approach can be particularly useful for foreign investors that need to coordinate company setup, OSS licensing, environmental approvals, and B3 waste compliance before or during operations.