Waste Management Regulations
- The Minister for environment and natural resources gazetted these regulations in 2006, IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred on him by Sections 92 and 147 of the Environmental Management and Co-ordination Act No. 8, of 1999. These Regulations may be cited as the Environmental Management and Co-ordination (Waste Management) Regulations, 2006.
- Waste Management Regulations are meant to streamline the handling, transportation and disposal of various types of waste. The aim of the Waste Management Regulations is to protect human health and the environment. Currently, different types of waste are dumped haphazardly posing serious environmental and health concerns. The regulations place emphasis on waste minimization, cleaner production and segregation of waste at source.
Highlights of the Waste Management Regulations, 2006 (Legal Notice No.121)
- Waste Management Regulations are meant to streamline the handling, transportation and disposal of various types of waste. The aim of the Waste Management Regulations is to protect human health and the environment. Currently, different types of waste are dumped haphazardly posing serious environmental and health concerns. The regulations place emphasis on waste minimization, cleaner production and segregation of waste at source.
- The regulations have classified various types of waste and recommended appropriate disposal methods for each waste type. Under the Waste Management Regulations, NEMA licenses transporters, incinerators, landfills, composers, recyclers and transfer stations. Facilities to be licensed include local authorities, transporters and handlers of various types of waste. The licensing employs a risk-based approach by concentrating on facilities considered to pose a high risk to the environment.
- The Waste Management Regulations also provide an opportunity for investment in various aspects of waste management. A copy of the regulations is available at http://www.nema.go.ke. Hard copies can also be purchased from the government printers.
