South Africa: National Waste Management Strategy

This policy outlines the strategy for practical implementation of the waste management. The strategy follows the waste hierarchy approach and gives priority to pollution prevention, waste minimization and recycling before resorting to treatment and disposal of waste.

Date Implemented: 1999

Status: In Force

References: National Communication to the UNFCCC, 2000; National Waste Management Strategy

 http://www.environment.gov.za/ProjProg/WasteMgmt/waste.html