46-9 General law of comprehensive management and co-processing of waste in the Dominican Republic.

Summary

The purpose of this law is to prevent the generation of waste, in addition to establishing the legal regime for its comprehensive management to promote reduction, reuse, recycling, use and recovery, as well as regulate collection, transportation and sweeping systems; final disposal sites, transfer stations, collection centers and recovery plants; in order to guarantee the right of every person to live in a healthy environment, protect the health of the population, as well as reduce the generation of greenhouse gases emitted by waste.

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Issuer

Dominican Republic

Year

2011

Region

North America

Issuer (type)

President of the Dominican Republic (Government)

Policy Type

Other sustainability policy

Geographical scope

National

Mandatory or voluntary

Mandatory

Main industries targeted

Manufacturing
Transportation & Warehousing
Administrative, Support, Waste Management
Retail trade

Restrictiveness

Low

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 1: No Poverty
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
SDG 14: Life Below Water
SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals