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National Environmental Management: Waste Act, 2008 (Act No. 59 of 2008)

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National Norms and Standards for the Sorting, Shredding, Grinding, Crushing, Screening, Chipping or Baling of General Waste, 2017

Chapter 2 : Requirements for Facilities that Sort, Grind, Crush, Screen, Chip or Bale General Waste

6. Construction and Design

 

(1) Construction and development of the waste facility must be undertaken in accordance with relevant regulations and by-laws pertaining to construction and development of buildings and structures.

 

(2) The owner of the waste facility must ensure good housekeeping in managing waste material and rubble generated, during the construction of the waste facility.

 

(3) The contractor responsible for removal of the waste generated during the construction of the waste facility must supply the facility owner with a certificate indicating safe disposal.

 

(4) All stormwater must be channelled away from the construction site to avoid contamination.

 

(5) The construction of the processing floor must be constructed in a way that the movement of heavy machinery and vehicles is supported.