IMPORTANT NOTICE:

Kindly note that Waste Management Licensing application forms and reports (including audit reports) must be submitted to licensing@environment.gov.za

The Basic Assessment Report (BAR) template has been removed from the website, please comply with NEMA, EIA 2014 regulations as amended when undertaking the BAR process.

Waste disposal remains the predominant means of managing waste in South Africa.  Waste disposal sites are controlled under Chapter 5 of the National Environmental Management: Waste Act, 2008 (Act 59 of 2008) with effect from 01 July 2009.  Technical guidance on the development, operation and monitoring of waste disposal sites is provided through Government's Minimum Requirements.