A Waste Management Licence (WML) is required in accordance with the National Environmental Management Waste Act 59 of 2008, with the associated regulations and notices. Several waste activities are listed in three separate lists.

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• Category A activities require a Basic Assessment Process;

• Category B listed activities require a Scoping and EIA process to be followed;

• Category C listed activities do not need to apply for a WML, however, has to conform to certain practices, norms, and standards promulgated in terms of NEMWA. 

 

Waste has to be classified in accordance with the National Environmental Management: Waste Act (Act 59 of 2008) [as amended] (NEMWA) Waste Classification and Management Regulations (Government Notice 634 – 635 of 2013) to determine the necessary liner requirements and related disposal mechanisms and methods for an identified waste type, for waste facilities.

Thelsa Trading & Projects in conjunction with its specialists partners are better equipped to advise clients about the classification and disposal of waste to approved landfill sites