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Ministerial Decision No.17 of 2018 on the conditions and controls of the places of storage of waste resulting from real estate and establishments of all kinds.

Country/Territory
Qatar
Document type
Regulation
Date
2018
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Waste disposal Waste management Waste non-domestic sources
Geographical area
Asia, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
This Resolution enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

This Resolution consisting of 7 articles aims at regulating the places and receptacles for waste temporary conservation - in order to preserve the general appearance of the country and the safety of the environment - until their disposal by the competent Municipality. Art.2 gives terms and conditions for places of waste conservation. Art.3 regards the spaces between buildings and plants to collect garbage. According to art.4 establishments operating in the commercial, service, tourist, restaurants and other public places producing a variety of waste should start collecting the waste by sorting it according to its type. The collected waste shall be emptied periodically or whenever necessary, by the competent Municipality or through a licensed contractor. The discharging entity shall periodically wash and disinfect places and receptacles.

Full text
Arabic
Website
www.almeezan.qa

References - Legislation

Implements

Public Hygiene Law No.18 of 2017.

Legislation | Qatar | 2017

Keyword: Waste management, Waste domestic sources, Waste disposal, Offences/penalties, Authorization/permit, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX