National Environmental Management: Waste Act, 2008 (Act No. 59 of 2008)Chapter 4 : Waste Management MeasuresPart 5 : Storage, collection and transportation of waste21. General requirements for storage of waste |
Any person who stores waste must at least take steps, unless otherwise provided by this Act, to ensure that—
(a) | the containers in which any waste is stored, are intact and not corroded or in any other way rendered unfit for the safe storage of waste; |
(b) | adequate measures are taken to prevent accidental spillage or leaking; |
(c) | the waste cannot be blown away; |
(d) | nuisances such as odour, visual impacts and breeding of vectors do not arise; and |
(e) | pollution of the environment and harm to health are prevented. |