Rwanda - 2012 - Environment and Climate Change

Instructions on Burning of Garbage, Waste, and Other Objects.

Ministry of Environment and Land, Rwanda

The ministerial instructions relate to the modalities of burning wastes, garbage, and other objects. It expressly states that “Garbage, waste or any other object disposal by open-air burning is prohibited, except when allowed under these instructions. Burning of biodegradable garbage, waste or any other object is also prohibited”. It highlights exceptions to prohibitions, and incineration requirements.

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January 2022

The ministerial instructions relate to the modalities of burning wastes, garbage, and other objects. It expressly states that “Garbage, waste or any other object disposal by open-air burning is prohibited, except when allowed under these instructions. Burning of biodegradable garbage, waste or any other object is also prohibited”. It highlights exceptions to prohibitions, and incineration requirements.

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