24 Oct Waste Compliance: Did You Know?

In terms of the GNR 921 of the National Environmental Management: Waste Act (NEM:WA), 2008 (Act No.59 of 2008) as amended, anyone who is involved in one of the below activities may be required by, law, to have a waste license. According to NEM: WA 2008, (Act 59 of 2008), the following activities are listed as those requiring a Waste License.

• Disposal of:
• General waste,
• Hazardous waste
• and Domestic waste in un-serviced areas
• Treatment of waste
• Storage of waste
• Re-Use, recycling and recovering waste
• Waste transporters, collectors and processors waste

Anyone who is in contravention with the Act is liable on conviction to imprisonment for a period not exceeding 15 years, an appropriate fine or both fine an imprisonment. For more information on the Waste management license application process.

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