Oman: EA extends suspension of exports of certain wastes and scraps

Used cooking oils of all kinds, used tyres and batteries, iron, copper, aluminum scraps and plastic waste

Staff Writer, Times of Oman

January 26, 2026

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Muscat: The Environment Authority (EA) has announced the extension of the suspension of environmental permits for the export of the following types of waste:

Used cooking oils of all kinds, used tyres and batteries, iron, copper, aluminum scraps and plastic waste.

This suspension is effective from 1 January 2026 until further notice, as part of the regulatory measures adopted by the Authority to enhance the circular economy, improve resource-use efficiency, and support national industries.

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