10-15 The Law of Azerbaijani Republic on Industrial and Domestic Waste

Summary

The present Law establishes the state policy in the area of environment protection from industrial and domestic waste (hereinafter– waste) formed in the Azerbaijan Republic as a result of human activity in the form of substances and things, decrease of danger of influence of the given waste, maintenance of ecological balance in the nature, use of waste as secondary raw material, regulates the relations connected to waste, except for harmful gases, polluted waters and radioactive waste.

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Issuer

Azerbaijan

Year

1998

Region

Asia

Issuer (type)

Azerbaijan Republic (Government)

Policy Type

Other sustainability policy

Geographical scope

National

Mandatory or voluntary

Mandatory

Main industries targeted

Manufacturing
Transportation & Warehousing
Construction
Accommodation & Food

Restrictiveness

Moderate

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals