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Resolución  946/2002 - Residuos o desechos no peligrosos

Resolution 946/2002 - Waste or Non-Hazardous Waste

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Summary

This resolution sets out guidelines for the management and disposal of non-hazardous waste in Argentina. It establishes criteria for the classification of waste and provides guidelines for the storage, transportation, and disposal of non-hazardous waste. The resolution also includes provisions for the monitoring and reporting of waste management activities. Under this resolution companies have specific obligations related to the management and disposal of non-hazardous waste, including: (1) Properly classifying their waste according to the guidelines established in the resolution; (2) Storing and transporting their waste in a manner that prevents environmental contamination and protects human health; (3) Ensuring that their waste disposal methods comply with the legal requirements and do not pose a risk to the environment or public health; (4) Maintaining records and documentation related to their waste management activities, including the volume and type of waste generated, and the methods used for storage, transportation, and disposal; (5) Reporting their waste management activities to the appropriate regulatory authorities as required by law. Overall, the aim of these obligations is to promote the safe and responsible management of non-hazardous waste in Argentina, while minimizing the risks to human health and the environment.

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Issuer

Argentina

Year

2002

Region

South America

Issuer (type)

Secretary of Environment and Sustainable Development (Secretaria de ambiente y desarrollo sustentable) (Government)

Policy Type

Other sustainability policy

Geographical scope

National

Mandatory or voluntary

Mandatory


Main industries targeted
  • Retail trade
  • Manufacturing
  • Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation
  • Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting
Restrictiveness

Low

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
  • SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
  • SDG 4: Quality Education
  • SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
  • SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
  • SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
  • SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
  • SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
  • SDG 13: Climate Action
  • SDG 14: Life Below Water
  • SDG 15: Life on Land

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