Sustainable Waste Management Act

7. Functions of the Council

Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force

(1)The Council shall—

(a)enhance inclusive inter-governmental coordination for sustainable waste management;

(b)review progress in implementation of the national sustainable waste management strategy;

(c)recommend to the Cabinet Secretary the national waste management recycling and recovery targets;

(d)synchronise the development of waste management infrastructure;

(e)mobilise resources for financing of the waste management sector;

(f)promote inter county waste management partnerships in consultation with county governments;

(g)recommend to the Cabinet Secretary incentives to promote sustainable waste management; and

(h)perform such other functions as may be assigned by the Cabinet Secretary.

(2)The Cabinet Secretary shall, within one year of the coming into operation of this Act, make regulations for the operationalisation of the Council.