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Law to Assist Solid Waste Sorting with the Participation of the Non-Governmental Sector.

Country/Territory
Iran, Islamic Republic of
Document type
Legislation
Date
2020
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Business/industry/corporations Recycling/reuse Solid waste Tax/levy Waste disposal Waste management
Geographical area
Asia, Caspian Sea, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf, Southern Asia
Abstract

The Law is drafted with the aim for facilitation, encouragement and promotion of investment of the private sector in establishing facilities for energy recovery from solid waste. The text provides for consideration of levies in household bills for waste management. Investment in establishing facilities for waste management and energy recovery is tax exempted. The Law further lays out duties for recycling the waste generated from the imported and produced goods. The text is drafted in 6 Articles.

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