Sustainable Waste Management Act

3. Objects of the Act

Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force

The objects of this Act shall be to—

(a)promote sustainable waste management;

(b)improve the health of all Kenyans by ensuring a clean and healthy environment;

(c)reduce air, land, fresh water and marine pollution;

(d)promote and ensure the effective delivery of waste services;

(e)create an enabling environment for employment in the green economy in waste management, recycling and recovery;

(f)establish an environmentally sound infrastructure and system for sustainable waste management;

(g)promote circular economy practices for green growth;

(h)mainstream resource efficiency principles in sustainable consumption and production practices; and

(i)inculcate responsible public behaviour on waste and environment.