Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — The Legislative Chamber of Uzbekistan’s Oliy Majlis has approved in its first reading a bill on a new law “On Waste”, aimed at improving the regulation of waste collection, recycling and disposal.
The need for a new law stems from gaps in the current legislation. In particular, the existing framework does not clearly define the foundations for managing the sector, its main areas of activity, property relations, or mechanisms for financing and support.
The bill clarifies the powers of authorised state bodies and local authorities in waste management.
It also defines the rights and obligations of individuals and legal entities, as well as the forms of participation available to non-governmental non-profit organisations.
The document provides for the introduction of waste classification and economic incentives to develop the sector. Particular attention is given to establishing systems for the collection, treatment and disposal of hazardous waste at industrial facilities, as well as medical and biological waste.
In addition, the bill establishes a legal framework for the reuse of construction waste and the activities of organisations specialising in sanitation and cleaning services. It also proposes setting out statutory requirements for transfer stations handling solid household waste and landfills used for its disposal.
Another proposed innovation is a mechanism for compensating damage caused by violations of waste management legislation.
The bill is intended to establish a more comprehensive legal framework for the systematic regulation of relations within the sector.
