New Regulation for the comprehensive management of waste and common solid waste in Guatemala
The regulation that will govern waste management in Guatemala is published
The Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources published the Ministerial Agreement No. 164-2021 that contains Regulations for the comprehensive management of waste and common solid waste. Said regulation enters into force on August 11, 2021 and stands out for the following points:
- Promote the development of municipal plans for the comprehensive management of residues and solid waste.
- Detail of compliance with occupational health and safety measures for any person (natural or legal) that operates or carries out activities related to the comprehensive management of residues and solid waste.
- Promotion of industrial activities related to recycling.
- Detail of technical standards applicable to activities related to the comprehensive management of residues and solid waste.
- Regulation on treatment of common solid waste.
- Regulation for the final disposal of common solid waste.
- Detail of administrative permits and government authorizations for said activities.
- Promotion of the circular economy.
- Infringements and sanctions.