The legislative body, Oliy Majlis of Uzbekistan, approved the first reading of the draft new law 'On Waste'. The goal of this legislative act is to improve the regulation of waste collection, recycling, and disposal processes.
The need for adopting a new law is due to gaps in current legislation. Specifically, the existing regulatory framework lacks a clear definition of the fundamentals of managing this sector, its key areas of activity, property relations, as well as financing and support mechanisms.
The proposed bill clarifies the powers of authorized state bodies and local authorities in the field of waste management. It also defines the rights and obligations of both individuals and legal entities, as well as the forms of participation available to non-governmental non-profit organizations.
The document provides for the introduction of waste classification and economic incentives for industry development. Special attention is paid to creating systems for collecting, processing, and burying hazardous waste at industrial sites, as well as medical and biological waste.
Furthermore, the bill establishes a legal basis for the reuse of construction waste and the activities of organizations specializing in sanitation and cleaning work. It also proposes defining normative requirements for solid household waste collection points and landfills used for their disposal.
Another innovative measure is the mechanism for compensating damage caused by violations of waste management legislation. The bill aims to create a more comprehensive legal framework for the systematic regulation of relations in this area.