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Waste Management Law No.202 of 2020.

Country/Territory
Egypt
Document type
Legislation
Date
2020
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Water, Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Protection of environment Hazardous waste Waste disposal Waste management Waste prevention Basic legislation Integrated management Waste non-domestic sources Solid waste Recycling/reuse Special fund Transport/storage Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes Hazardous substances Public health Institution Non-governmental entity Subsidy/incentive Authorization/permit Freshwater pollution Pollution control
Geographical area
Africa, Mediterranean, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Northern Africa, Red Sea & Gulf of Aden
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force the day after its publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

This Law consisting of 80 articles divided in VI Sections aims at regulating the organization of waste management in Egypt, excluding if related to nuclear and radiological activities (regulated by Law No.7 of 2010). Main goals of the Law are (i) develop an integrated management of municipal, industrial, agricultural, demolition and construction waste as well as their safe disposal; (ii) reduce waste generation; (iii) promote reuse; (iv) work to ensure the recycling, treatment and final disposal of waste; and (v) manage waste in a way that reduces damage to public health and the environment.

Full text
Arabic
Website
www.eeaa.gov.eg

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Prime Minister’s Decision No. 722 of 2022 issuing the Executive Regulations for the Law regulating Waste Management promulgated by Law No. 202 of 2020.

Legislation | Egypt | 2022

Keyword: Waste management, Effluent waste water/discharge, Hazardous waste, Recycling/reuse, Waste disposal, Waste non-domestic sources, Authorization/permit, Business/industry/corporations, Capacity building, Education, Institution, Integrated management, Monitoring, Procedural matters, Protection of environment, Public private partnership (PPP), Solid waste, Standards, Sustainable use, Transport/storage, Waste domestic sources, Waste prevention

Source: FAO, FAOLEX