National Environmental Management: Waste Act, 2008 (Act No. 59 of 2008)

Chapter 4 : Waste Management Measures

Part 5 : Storage, collection and transportation of waste

22. Storage of general waste
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(1)Any person who generates general waste that is collected by a municipality must place the waste in a container approved, designated or provided by the municipality for that purpose and in a location approved or authorised by the municipality.

 

(2)Waste that is reusable, recyclable or recoverable and that is intended to be reduced, re-used, recycled or recovered in accordance with this Act or any applicable by-laws need not be placed in a container contemplated in subsection (1).