Waste Management Code of Georgia (No. 2994-RS of 2014)
Country
Type of law
Legislation
Date of original text
Date of latest amendment
Abstract
The purpose of the Code is to establish a legal framework in the field of waste management, to implement measures that will facilitate waste prevention and its increased re-use as well as environmentally safe treatment of waste (which includes recycling and separation of secondary raw materials, energy recovery from waste and safe disposal of waste). In addition, the objectives of the Code include to protect the environment and human health through prevention or reduction of waste and its adverse impact; establishment of effective mechanisms for waste management; and reduction of damage caused by the consumption of resources and the more efficient use of resources.
Attached files
Web site
Topics
Chemicals and Waste
Entry into force notes
Majority of clauses of the Code entered into force from 15 January 2015. Several clauses entered into force in 2016 and the remaining clauses will enter into force in 2018 and 2019.
Repealed
No
Serial Imprint
360160000.05.001.017608
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
საქართველოს ნარჩენების მართვის კოდექსი (N2994-რს, 2014 წ.)
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