Waste in South Africa is currently governed by means of a number of pieces of legislation, including:
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The South African Constitution (Act 108 of 1996)
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Hazardous Substances Act (Act 5 of 1973)
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Health Act (Act 63 of 1977)
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Environment Conservation Act (Act 73 of 1989)
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Occupational Health and Safety Act (Act 85 of 1993)
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National Water Act (Act 36 of 1998)
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The National Environmental Management Act (Act 107 of 1998)
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Municipal Structures Act (Act 117 of 1998)
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Municipal Systems Act (Act 32 of 2000)
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Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act (Act 28 of 2002)
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Air Quality Act (Act 39 of 2004)
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National Environmental Management: Waste Act, 2008 (Act 59 of 2008)
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National Environmental Management: Waste Amendment Act, 2014 (Act 26 of 2014)
