Royal Decree No. M/3 of 2021 issuing the Waste Management System. Country/Territory Saudi Arabia Document type Legislation Date 2021 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Sea, Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Authorization/permit Hazards Hazardous substances Internal trade International trade Liability/compensation Protection of environment Recycling/reuse Sustainable development Transport/storage Waste management Waste non-domestic sources Waste prevention Harbour Waste disposal Basic legislation Geographical area Asia, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf, Red Sea & Gulf of Aden, Western Asia Entry into force notes This Law enters into force 60 days after its publication in the Official Gazette. Abstract This Law consisting of 38 articles divided into X Chapters aims at regulating the transport, segregation, storage, import, export, safe disposal of waste, and all other activities related to it, including aftercare of waste disposal sites and it does not apply to radioactive, nuclear, and military waste. The Law aims as well to encourage everyone who engages in an activity related to waste management to provide the best environmental and economic results, according to the following priorities (i) recycling; (ii) resource recovery; and (iii) safe disposal. The regulatory authority is the National Waste Management Center (NWMC) which (i) issues the licenses for engaging in any activity related to waste management; (ii) has the right to dispose of waste in a manner that achieves financial sustainability and covers the operational costs of the competent authorities that may dispose of the waste after the approval of the Center; (iii) prepares the comprehensive strategic plan for waste management in coordination with the relevant authorities, and successively each competent authority shall develop operational plans for waste management that are compatible with the comprehensive strategic plan; (iv) prepares contingency plans. Full text Arabic Website laws.boe.gov.sa References - Legislation Repeals Royal Decree No. M/48 of 2013 issuing Ministerial Resolution No.308 of 2013 approving the Municipal Solid Waste Management System. Legislation | Saudi Arabia | 2013 Keyword: Waste disposal, Waste management, Local government, Solid waste, Transport/storage, Public health, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX