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Regulation amending the Zero Waste Regulation.

Country
Type of law
Regulation
Source

Abstract
This Regulation makes several amendments to the Principal Regulation regarding the collection of domestic, commercial and institutional wastes within precautionary principle to protect the environment and human health; processing of wastes collected within the scope of zero waste management system only in waste processing facilities that have obtained a temporary operating certificate/environmental license from the Ministry; the establishment of waste collection centers at the provincial level; and the obligation for regular update of Zero Waste Information System. Moreover, Annex-III/B - Criteria for buildings and campuses is amended regarding the establishment of a system for separate accumulation at source in order to take measures to prevent food waste in wholesale markets to ensure the recycling of food wastes and carrying out the necessary work on the separate collection and recycling of bio-degradable wastes.
Date of text
Entry into force notes
This Regulation enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
Notes
The provisions of this Regulation are governed by the Minister of Environment and Urbanization.
Repealed
No
Serial Imprint
Official Gazette No. 31623, 9th of October 2021.
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Sıfır Atık Yönetmeliğinde Değişiklik Yapılmasına Dair Yönetmelik.
Amends