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Guidelines for the management of landfills in Uganda

Country/Territory
Uganda
Document type
Miscellaneous
Date
2020
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
EIA Environmental standards Governance Polluter pays principle Pollution control Public health Right to clean/healthy environment Standards Sustainable development Precautionary principle Human rights Protection of environment Hazardous waste Recycling/reuse Waste management Waste prevention
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries
Abstract

These Guidelines are designed to provide a basis for protecting human health and the environment from the adverse effects of landfilling of waste. This is by implementing the principles of environmental management embedded in the National existing legislation and the use of best available techniques and best environmental practices. The Guidelines aim to provide for proper design of landfills, including siting, construction, operation, decommissioning and aftercare design requirements. This includes specific requirements for Class 1 landfills for hazardous waste and Class 2 landfill for non hazardous waste which includes biodegrable waste and landfills for inert waste other than similar waste.

Full text
English
Website
nema.go.ug