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
| 2013 |
Burkina Faso
Loi n°006-2013/AN portant Code de l’Environnement du Burkina Faso.

La Loi n°006-2013/AN portant Code de l’Environnement du Burkina Faso est composée de 148 articles repartis en cinq (5) titres à savoir: des dispositions générales (I) ; des changements climatiques, du maintien des équilibres écologiques et de l’amélioration du cadre de vie (II); des sanctions administratives et de la répression des infractions(III); des dispositions diverses titre(IV), et des...

Keywords
Domestic waste, Hazardous waste, Plastic waste, Waste, Waste management
Regulation
| 2012 |
Indonesia
Government Regulation of the R.I. No. 81 of 2012 on Domestic Waste Management and similar waste.

This Government Regulation, consisting of 39 articles divided into ten Chapters, regulates the Domestic Waste Management and similar waste. It specifies the procedures and the setting of waste management aiming to: keep the preservation of the environment and public health; and turn garbage into a resource. This Government regulation includes arrangements on: policy and waste management strategy...

Keywords
Domestic waste, Plastic waste, Waste management
Regulation
| 2012 |
Ireland
Sea Pollution (Prevention of Pollution by Garbage from Ships) Regulations 2012 (S.I. No. 372 of 2012).

These Regulations give effect to Annex V of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships so as to prohibit and control the disposal of garbage into the sea in accordance with the type of garbage for disposal and the geographical location of the ship. They also provide for the availability of adequate facilities at ports and terminals for the reception of garbage. In...

Keywords
Domestic waste, Waste management hierarchy
Legislation
| 2011 |
Spain
Law 22/2011, of July 28 on Contaminated Waste and Soil

La presente Ley tiene por objeto regular la gestión de los residuos impulsando medidas que prevengan su generación y mitiguen los impactos adversos sobre la salud humana y el medio ambiente asociados a su generación y gestión, mejorando la eficiencia en el uso de los recursos. Tiene asimismo como objeto regular el régimen jurídico de los suelos contaminados. Esta Ley es de aplicación a todo tipo...

Keywords
Domestic waste, Hazardous waste, Waste management hierarchy
Regulation
| 2011 |
South Africa
National Domestic Waste Collection Standards

Set standards for the collection of domestic waste in the schedule hereto.

Keywords
Domestic waste, Recycling, Stakeholder engagement, Waste collection, Waste disposal, Waste management, Waste pickers
Legislation
| 2011 |
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Loi n° 11/009 du 09 juillet 2009 portant Principes Fondamentaux relatifs à la Protection de l’Environnement.

La présente loi énonce les principes fondamentaux en matière de preotection de l'environnement et fixe le cadre institutionnel ainsi que les mécanismes procéduraux et de financement de la protection de l’environnement; elle établit les règles de gestion et de conservation des ressources naturelles et réglemente la responsabilité civile en la matière en prévoyant des infractions et des peines. Elle...

Keywords
Domestic waste, Hazardous waste, Medical waste, Waste, Waste management
Regulation
| 2011 |
Australia
Environment Protection (Beverage Containers and Plastic Bags) Regulations.

These Regulations, consisting of 13 sections divided into four Parts and completed by one Schedule, declare certain liquids not to be beverages and exempts certain beverage containers from the operation of the container deposit scheme (CDS). A regulated container is a container to which the CDS applies and for which a supply approval is in force and that bears the approved refund marking. The...

Keywords
Biodegradable plastics, Compostable plastics, Domestic waste, Extended Producer Responsibility, Hazardous waste, Plastic carrier bags, Plastic waste, Recyclable packaging, Toxic waste, Very lightweight plastic carrier bags, Waste management hierarchy
Legislation
| 2009 |
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Solid Waste Management Act, 2009 (No. 11 of 2009), Chapter 11.05.

This Act makes provision with respect to the management of waste and the prevention of pollution by waste in Saint Christopher and Nevis. The Act continues the Solid Waste Management Corporation and redefines its functions. The Corporation shall, among other things, undertake and complete an inventory and characterization of solid waste generated in Saint Christopher and Nevis and prepare a...

Keywords
Domestic waste, Hazardous waste, Waste disposal, Waste management
Regulation
| 2007 |
Zimbabwe
Environment Management Act (Effluents and Solid Waste Disposal) Regulations, 2007 (Cap. 20:27).

These Regulations, made under the Environmental Management Act, implement provisions of the Act relative to the control of he disposal of waste or effluent which may affect the quality of environment and the issue of licences for this purpose by the Environmental Management Agency. The Regulations also require operators of waste management enterprises to implement and adhere annually to a waste...

Keywords
Waste, Waste management, Waste collection, Domestic waste, Waste disposal, Waste management plans, Fines