6-23 Law 24.051 - Hazardous Waste

Summary

This Law establishes the provisions for the generation, handling, transportation, treatment and disposal of hazardous waste in places subject to national jurisdiction or, even if located in the territory of a province, they are intended for transportation outside of it, or when at the discretion of the enforcement authority, such waste could affect people or the environment beyond the border of the province in which it was generated.

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Issuer

Argentina

Year

1992

Region

South America

Issuer (type)

National Congress of Argentina (Congreso de la Nacion Argentina) (Government)

Policy Type

Other sustainability policy

Geographical scope

National

Mandatory or voluntary

Mandatory

Main industries targeted

Transportation & Warehousing
Manufacturing
Administrative, Support, Waste Management
Education

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 17: Partnerships for the Goals