New Standard for Waste Management
The Ministry of Environment is finalizing the new Standard for the Integral Management of Waste of Electric and Electronic Equipment. This technical standard has been developed under the National Program for the Integral Management of Solid Waste.
Key Highlights
The standard defines roles, responsibilities, and various subcategories. Key points include:
- Individual or collective organizations may utilize each subcategory.
- The collection target is notably ambitious, beginning at 7%.
- Local treatment and/or exportation is permitted.
We anticipate the publication of the new standard in June or July, with enforcement and implementation of stewardship programs commencing in the first quarter of 2018.