143-13 Law No. 27314.- General Law on Solid Waste

Summary

This law establishes the rights, duties and responsibilities of individual and legal person within national territory to ensure an appropriate and environmental management of solid waste. In this sense, sectors such as health, environment and development are linked to achieve an integrated approach to waste management. Under this law, solid waste management companies (EPS-RS & EC-RS) and municipalities, the 'Operators', that directly provide solid waste management services must submit quarterly reports to specialized technical units in environmental health in the Ministry of Health, describing the system applied to the management of solid waste including characteristics of solid waste in terms of quantity, risks, operations and processes.

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Issuer

Peru

Year

2000

Region

South America

Issuer (type)

Ministry of the Environment (Ministerio del Ambiente) (Government)

Policy Type

Other sustainability policy

Geographical scope

National

Mandatory or voluntary

Mandatory

Main industries targeted

Transportation & Warehousing
Construction
Manufacturing
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

Restrictiveness

Very High

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 1: No Poverty
SDG 2: Zero Hunger
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
SDG 10: Reduced Inequality
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
SDG 14: Life Below Water
SDG 15: Life on Land
SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals