143-21 Approval of the Regulations of Law No. 27314, General Law on Solid Waste SUPREME DECREE No. 057-2004-PCM

Summary

This regulation aims to ensure the appropriate management of solid waste to prevent health risks, protect and promote environmental quality and the welfare of citizens. It sets out specific requirements for the mining waste generators according to Art. 36. In addition, solid waste management companies (EPS-RS & EC-RS), and the district and regional municipalities that are directly providing solid waste services must submit to the health authority within their jurisdiction, their operator report detailing the waste managed during last month, using the form indicated in Annex 3 of this regulation.

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Issuer

Peru

Year

2004

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

Manufacturing
Transportation & Warehousing
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting
Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas Extraction

Restrictiveness

Very High

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 2: Zero Hunger
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 14: Life Below Water
SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals