Waste Treatment Department

Main Objective: More recycling, less landfilling

The Waste Department deals with a variety of issues related to solid waste, including recycling and recovery, landfilling, transfer stations, and organic waste. The division is especially focused on reducing the amount of waste buried in landfills.

Methods of Implementation

• Legislation: Maintenance of Cleanliness Law, Recycling Law, Deposit Law, Tire Law, Packaging Law, and more
• Integrated waste management approach to treating waste
• Manage waste as a resource, rather than a nuisance. Planning and procedures include both the national and local governments, the production sector, and the public