Legislative Requirements
The implementation of Alternative Waste Treatment Technologies by municipalities and by the private sector triggers a large number of complex legislative and regulatory requirements.
This section provides an overview of the policy and regulatory framework within the waste sector with particular reference to the 12 technologies presented on the Waste Treatment Guide. The aim is to enable a more efficient process for securing the required environmental approvals for alternative waste treatment projects under development.
Please note that each technology has specific legislative requirements that need to be considered as well as attaining permits and licenses for various regulatory procedures.
The information is structured as follows:
TECHNOLOGY LEGISLATION
Developmental / Implementation legislation
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Relevant Acts
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Sections applicable in Acts
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Relevant regulations
Environmental legislation
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Relevant Acts
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Sections applicable in Acts
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Relevant regulations
Energy legislation
(specific to technology)
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Relevant Acts
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Sections applicable in Acts
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Relevant regulations
Other relevant legislation:
A number of additional legislation might still be applicable such as:
- National Policy in Thermal Treatment of General and Hazardous Waste GN 777 of 24 July 2009
- National Domestic Waste Collection Standards 2010
- Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act 56 of 2003
- Infrastructure Development Act 23 of 2014
- National Building Regulations and Building Standards Act 103 of 1977
It is therefore the responsibility of the project developer to check with the appointed environmental practitioner (EAP).
