Regulation of the Municipal Solid Waste Management System.

Materia

Medio ambiente gen., Desechos y sustancias peligrosas

Palabra clave

Residuos sólidos Eliminación de desechos Residuos domésticos Gestión de desechos Residuos no domésticos Salud pública

Área geográphica

Asia, Medio Oriente, Africa del Norte y Cercano Oriente, Golfo Pérsico, Mar Rojo & Golfo de Adén, Asia Occidental

Entry into force notes

This ٌRegulation shall be effective from the date of its notification to the Secretariats.

Resumen

This Regulation consisting of 32 articles divided in XII Chapters aims to establish the procedures, conditions, and standards necessary to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Municipalities in the management of municipal solid waste, the implementation of their projects, and the organization of activities and studies related to this issue in order to protect the urban environment and achieve the principles of sustainable development in the Kingdom's cities. It to all processes related to the management and projects of municipal solid waste, such as collection, separation, sorting, transport, treatment, minimization, reuse and safe disposal. Chapter II deals with tasks and responsibilities of (i) the Ministry; and (ii) Secretariats and Municipalities in order to raise the level of health and environment, and the safety and welfare of the population, and the achievement of global aspects. An emergency plan to deal with municipal solid waste in cases of necessity or exceptional circumstances will be implemented (art.12). Chapter III deals with license to practice municipal solid waste management activities, including licensing areas, guidelines for obtaining a license, and licensing models. Chapters IV and V provide for conditions and standards of contracting. Chapter VI regards rules for selection and establishment of landfills. Chapter VII provides for rules for establishing waste sorting, treatment and recycling facilities. Chapter VIII deals with responsibilities of producers and transporters of waste. Chapter IX regards the management of buildings and demolition waste. Chapter X states that all types of municipal solid waste shall be the property of the Ministry, Secretariats and Municipalities as long as they are placed in the designated containers or in a location that is known to be a waste disposal site. Chapter XI deals with punishments for violations.

Texto completo

Árabe

Página web

www.momra.gov.sa

Referencias - Legislación

Implementa

Royal Decree No. M/48 of 2013 issuing Ministerial Resolution No.308 of 2013 approving the Municipal Solid Waste Management System.

Legislación | Arabia Saudita | 2013

Palabra clave: Eliminación de desechos, Gestión de desechos, Gobierno local, Residuos sólidos, Transporte/depósito, Salud pública, Autorización/permiso

Fuente: FAO, FAOLEX