Waste Legislation
Stay Up to Date on South Africa’s Waste Management Regulations
We’ve collated the legislation and regulation that we feel is relevant to our sector. Please feel free to contact us should you require additional information.
National Environmental Waste Act (NEM:WA)
View the Act here.
Draft National Policy for the Management of WEEE
View the Act here.
Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE) Sector
View the Regulations pertaining to the EEE sector.
Lighting Sector
Download the Regulations pertaining to the Lighting sector.
Paper and Packaging Sector
Download the Regulations pertaining to the Paper and Packaging sector.
Portable Batteries Sector
Download the Regulations pertaining to the Portable Batteries sector.
Lubricant Oils Sector
Download the Regulations pertaining to the Lubricant Oils sector.
Reporting Requirements for Producers, PROs and Recyclers
Read more about the reporting requirements for Producers, PROs and Recyclers under the EPR regulations.
Registration with the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE)
The EPR Regulation (R.1184) requires that existing Producers register with DFFE within six months of the amended regulations published on 5 May 21.
Waste Information System Regulations
View the Regulations here.
Second Hand Goods Regulations
View the Regulations here.
Storage of Waste
View the Regulations here.
List of Waste Management Activities
View the Regulations here.
Second Hand Goods Dealers
View the Regulations here.
Landfill Restrictions
View the Regulations here.
Regulations Regarding the Control of the Import or Export of Waste
View the Regulations here.
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