National Environmental Management: Waste Act, 2008 (Act No. 59 of 2008)NoticesNational Domestic Waste Collection Standards2. Principles |
The standards are set based on the following principles agreed upon during the consultation process:
| • | Equity; |
| • | Affordability and availability of resources within municipalities; |
| • | Clarity and ease at which the standards can be implemented; |
| • | Practicality; and |
| • | Community participation in design of applicable and appropriate collection systems. |