UNEP would like to thank the World Resources Institute, the Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions at Duke University and the University of Strathclyde for their invaluable assistance with the collation of these laws, as well as its long-standing partner FAOLEX.

 

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Legislation
| 1998 |
South Africa
National Water Act.

This Act makes provision for the conservation and development of water resources in South Africa. The purpose of this Act is to ensure that the nation's water resources are protected, used, developed, conserved, managed and controlled in ways which take into account amongst other factors: promoting equitable access to water; redressing the results of past racial and gender discrimination...

Keywords
Enforcement, Verification of compliance, Waste, Waste disposal, Waste management, Consultations, Impacts, Fines, Certification
Legislation
| 1997 |
Dominica
Environmental Health Services Act (No. 8 of 1997).

The Minister is charged with the responsibility of promoting and protecting public health and to ensure conservation and maintenance of the environment. He may delegate powers to local authorities under section 4. The Minister may establish health or environmental health districts for Dominica and establish boundaries thereof (sect. 5). An Environmental Health Board which shall advise the Minister...

Keywords
Hazardous waste, Waste disposal, Waste management
Regulation
| 1996 |
Palau
Solid Waste Management Regulations (Chapter 2401-31).

Regulations promulgated by the Republic of Palau Environmental Quality Board (“the Board”). These Regulations establish minimum standards governing the design, construction, installation, operation and maintenance of solid waste storage, collection and disposal systems, so as to prevent pollution of drinking and other waters of Palau and to contribute to conservation of natural resources and...

Keywords
Domestic waste, Economic instruments, Plastic waste, Product bans, Waste disposal, Waste management
Legislation
| 1995 |
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Environment Act 1995 (Chapter 25).

The Act consists of 125 sections divided into 5 Parts: The Environment Agency and the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (I); Contaminated Land and Abandoned Mines (II); National Parks (III); Air Quality (IV); Miscellaneous, General and Supplemental Provisions (V). The Environment Agency and the Scottish Environment Protection Agency are established as a body corporate. The Environment Agency...

Keywords
Enforcement, Waste, Waste collection, Waste disposal, Waste management
Regulation
| 1994 |
Namibia
Amendment of the Sea Fisheries Regulations (G.N. No. 204 of 1994).

The amendments of the schedule concern the dumping of waste from fishing vessels into the sea. Only the disposal of biodegradable household waste and fish offal is allowed.

Keywords
Marine litter, Pollution of the marine environment, Waste disposal, Waste prevention
Legislation
| 1993 |
Switzerland
Law relating to the Federal Act on environment protection (Implementing Environment Protection Law).

The present Law implements the Federal Act on environment protection of 7 October 1983.The text consists of 32 articles divided into 9 Parts as follows: General competences (I); Contribution and fees (II); Environmental impact assessment (III), Waste management (IV); Protection of the soil (V); Air pollution (VI); Noise protection (VII); Disaster protection and hazardous substances protection...

Keywords
Hazardous waste, Waste disposal, Waste management
Legislation
| 1993 |
Israel
Waste Collection and Clearing for Recycling Purposes Law -1993

This Law makes provisions and establish conditions for the collection and clearing for waste recycling purposes in Israel. Section (1) gives definitions. Section (2) establishes conditions for the gathering of waste for recycling purposes. Section (3) regards duties related to house holders and shop or factory holders. Section (4) provides with maintenance obligations for containers and recycling...

Keywords
Enforcement, Recycling, Waste collection, Waste disposal
Regulation
| 1993 |
Oman
Ministerial Decision No. 17 of 1993 issuing Regulations on the management of solid non-hazardous waste.

This Regulation is composed of 19 articles. Terms and definitions are given in article 1. Occupants of premises used for residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural or other purposes shall store or dispose of solid non-hazardous waste (art. 2). The Concerned Authority shall establish a suitable system for the collection, storage and transportation of all solid non-hazardous waste (art. 3)...

Keywords
Domestic waste, Waste collection, Waste disposal, Waste management
Legislation
| 1992 |
Tonga
Public Health Act
Keywords
Hazardous waste, Waste collection, Waste disposal, Waste management
Regulation
| 1992 |
South Africa
Reception Facilities for Garbage from Ships Regulations, 1992 (GN No. R. 1491).

These Regulations, made by the Minister of Transport Affairs under section 3 of the Marine Pollution (Prevention of Pollution from Ships) Act, require harbours (as defined) in South Africa or its territorial waters to have adequate waste reception facilities into which ships may discharge garbage. If the Director-General of Transport holds that an harbour does not have adequate facilities, s(he)...

Keywords
Maritime sources, Pollution of the marine environment, Waste, Waste disposal, Waste management