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Legislation
| 2015 |
Bolivia (Plurinational State of)
Law of Integral Waste Management
Keywords
Labelling, Recyclable packaging, Reusable packaging, Stakeholder engagement, Waste collection, Waste management
Regulation
| 2015 |
Rwanda
Regulations No. 02/2015 Governing Solid wastes recycling in Rwanda

To provide a regulatory framework for the design, installation and operations that recycle, compost or convert solid wastes in Rwanda. To encourage the diversion and recovery of recyclable materials

Keywords
Certification, Enforcement, Labelling, Plastic waste, Polyethylene, Polyethylene terephthalate, Polypropylene, Polyvinyl chloride, Recycling, Verification of compliance, Waste management, Waste pickers, Waste prevention
Regulation
| 2012 |
Philippines
Marikina City: Ordinance No. 18

Ordinance regulating the use of plastic packaging/bags on wet goods and banned the use of plastic packaging on dry goods

Keywords
Alternative plastics and plastic products, Enforcement, Exempted products, Plastic carrier bags, Stakeholder engagement
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 |
Nepal
Solid Waste Management Act, 2068 (2011).

This Act, consisting of 10 Chapters, provides for Solid Waste Generation, Collection, and Disposal Management. The local body shall be responsible for the management of solid waste by construction and operation of infrastructure like transfer station, landfill site, processing plant, compost plant, biogas-plant and also collection of waste, final disposal and processing. It specifies all the...

Keywords
Hazardous waste, Product bans, Waste collection, Waste disposal, Waste management, Waste pickers
Legislation
| 2010 |
Costa Rica
Law on Integrated Waste Management

Esta Ley tiene por objeto regular la gestión integral de residuos y el uso eficiente de los recursos, mediante la planificación y ejecución de acciones regulatorias, operativas, financieras, administrativas, educativas, ambientales y saludables de monitoreo y evaluación.

Keywords
Certification, Deposit-refund schemes , Fiscal incentives, Hazardous waste, Stakeholder engagement, Waste, Waste collection, Waste disposal, Waste management
Regulation
| 2010 |
Philippines
Pasig City: Ordinance No. 9

An ordinance banning the use of any form of plastic bags on dry goods and regulating its utilization on wet goods, as well as the use of styrofoam and similar materials as containers for food, produce and other products, providing pentalties for its violation thereof and for other purposes.

Keywords
Enforcement, Plastic carrier bags, Stakeholder engagement, Waste collection
Legislation
| 2010 |
Samoa
Waste Management Act 2010.

This Act makes provision for the collection, management, recycling and disposal of waste in Samoa. For these purposes, the Act makes provision for the designation of waste management service areas by the Minister and for the designation of approved waste management operators by the Ministry. The Act also requires a permit to be obtained for dumping and incineration of wastes at sea and provides...

Keywords
Hazardous waste, Plastic waste, Recycling, Stakeholder engagement, Waste management
Legislation
| 2010 |
Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of
Ley de gestión integral de la basura.

La presente Ley de gestión integral de la basura, establece las disposiciones regulatorias para la gestión integral de la basura con el fin de reducir su generación y garantizar que su recolección, aprovechamiento y disposición final sea realizada en forma sanitaria y ambientalmente segura.

Keywords
Enforcement, Fiscal incentives, Littering, Stakeholder engagement, Waste, Waste disposal, Waste management