The Waste Regulations, 2000

INDEX | PART I: PRELIMINARY | PART II: GENERAL PROVISIONS | PART III: ADMINISTRATION | PART IV: STORAGE, COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF WASTE IN URBAN AREAS | PART V: STORAGE, COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF WASTE IN WASTE CONTROL AREAS | PART VI: CARRIAGE OF WASTE | PART VII: WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITIES | PART VIII: WASTE MANAGEMENT LICENCES | PART IX: SPECIAL WASTE | PART X: RECOVERY OF WASTE | PART XI: LITTERING AND ABANDONED VEHICLES | PART XII: WASTE MANAGEMENT PLANS | PART XIII: ENFORCEMENT | PART XIV: FINAL PROVISIONS | SCHEDULE ONE | SCHEDULE TWO | SCHEDULE THREE | SCHEDULE FOUR

PART III: ADMINISTRATION

Functions of the Authority

7. The Authority shall -
(a) prepare a national waste strategy;
(b) give general or specific directions to waste regulation authorities regarding their functions relating to the collection and disposal of waste in their areas, in order to promote the protection of the environment and the wise use of resources;
(c) monitor the management of waste in waste control areas in accordance with Part V;
(d) issue special waste carrier licences under Part VI and keep a register containing details of all persons to whom such licenses have been issued;
(e) inspect all waste disposal and recovery facilities in respect of which a waste management licence is in force at least once every six months;
(f) issue special waste management licences under regulation 23;
(g) issue waste recovery licences and waste separation permits under Part X;
(h) issue waste management licences under Part VIII;
(i) regulate the management of waste in accordance with Part VIII;
(j) regulate the management of special waste in accordance with Part IX;
(k) monitor compliance with licences issued under these Regulations;
(l) take enforcement action where necessary, including variation, revocation and suspension of licences in the case of breach of licence conditions;
(m) review and monitor the implementation by local authorities of waste management plans; and
(n) collect and analyse statistical data on waste produced and waste composition in Swaziland and include the findings of this research and appropriate recommendations in the annual report of the Authority.

Functions of local authorities

8. (1) Each local authority shall, within the local authority's area of jurisdiction -
(a) collect, or arrange for the collection of, all household waste at least once per week and ensure that it is disposed of at an approved waste disposal facility;
(b) ensure that all waste is collected, transported and disposed of in accordance with these Regulations;
(c) take all practical measures to promote and support the recovery of waste, particularly at the point at which it is produced;
(d) provide litter receptacles in public places in accordance with regulation 29; and
(e) prepare waste management plans in accordance with regulation 31.

(2) Each local authority shall report annually to the Authority on the quantity of household, commercial, industrial, hazardous and clinical waste generated and disposed of within its area of jurisdiction and on the implementation of its waste management plan.