The purpose of this Act is to contribute to environmental conservation by minimizing the generation of wastes and properly disposing of wastes generated.; Local governments shall install and manage waste disposal facilities in order to properly manage wastes and they shall carry out waste management services by improving the methods of waste collection, transportation, and disposal. The Mayor/Do governor shall develop a basic plan for the disposal of wastes every 10 years and the Minister of Environment, based on the plan, shall draw up a master plan for nationwide waste management.; The Act provides for household and commercial waste disposal. Waste management plans shall be submitted to the Minister of Environment by any person who intends to run a business engaged in the collection, transportation or disposal of wastes. Waste disposal facilities shall be installed in compliance with the standards as prescribed by the Ordinance of the Ministry of Environment and shall be inspected by an inspection agency.; The Act further provides for: guidance for, and supervision over, waste management operators; reporting on waste recycling; penalties; etc.
Wastes Control Act.