NEM:WA AMENDMENTS IMPACTS & CONSEQUENCES FOR WASTE

MANAGEMENT INDUSTRY

Greencape Waste Economy Workshop

25 March 2014

Eddie Hanekom

Department of Environmental Affairs &Development Planning

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Framework

Global change in perception of the environment and waste

SA Outlook on WtE

WtE and waste recovery potential

• Summary of WtE technology considered in WC

Constraints or barriers

Waste minimisation & WtE needs

Conclusion

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Framework

Global change in perception of the environment and waste

SA Outlook on WtE

WtE and waste recovery potential

• Summary of WtE technology considered in WC

Constraints or barriers

Waste minimisation & WtE needs

Conclusion

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Framework

Global change in perception of the environment and waste

SA Outlook on WtE

WtE and waste recovery potential

• Summary of WtE technology considered in WC

Constraints or barriers

Waste minimisation & WtE needs

Conclusion

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WASTE MANAGEMENT LEGISLATION BACKGROUND

Over past 20 years, SA has made great strides in addressing key issues experienced in waste management.

Part of environmental law reform in SA, after proclamation by National Minister of Environmental Affairs - commencement of Waste Act - 1 July 2009

– 1st comprehensive act to regulate waste management in a proactive way

– Framework legislation - basis for the regulation of wastemanagement

– SA supports the waste hierarchy in its approach to waste management

LEGAL FRAMEWORK

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NEM:WA WASTE MANAGEMENT HIERARCHY

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PROMOTION OF GREEN ECONOMY IN WC

WCG strives to promote and grow the Green Economy of the which the waste economy forms an important part– Inline with SONA, NDP

Develop Green Economy Framework in 2013

Dept of Economic Affairs and Tourism established Green Cape– WISP

– Waste Economy

– Decision Support tool

– Position paper on waste to energy

– Waste RIA

International experience - waste management legislation can promote or stifle the growth of the waste economy

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Waste Source Quantities for Western Cape for 2014

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Waste Classification SA (t) WC (t)

Municipal Solid Waste 19 209 200 3 841 840

Organic Waste 3 146 785 629 357

Non-Recyclable Municipal Waste 8 391 427 1 678 285

Recyclables 7 670 988 1 534 198

Paper 1 805 073 361 015

Plastic 1 361 952 272 390

Glass 998 920 199 784

Metals 3 248 364 649 673

Tyres 256 679 51 336

Construction Related Waste 4 918 066 983 613

Settled Sewage Sludge 700 793 140 159

Commercial & Industrial Waste 4 405 499 881 100

Agricultural Residues 3 500 000 2 125 082

Volatile Animal Waste 348 094 149 681

Forestry Residues 211 679 91 022

TOTAL CLASSIFIED WASTE 33 293 331 8 212 496

WESTERN CAPE WASTE-TO-ENERGY [DRAFT] POSITION PAPER

DEADP WASTE CHARACTERISATION STUDY 2010

NEM:WA AMENDMENTS

Nat Environmental Management Laws Amendment Act (Act 14 of 2013) (24 July 2013)

• Amended the definition of waste

R634 Waste Classification and Management Regulations (23 August 2013)

• "SANS 10234" SANSA Standard Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS);

• submit a motivation to the Minister to list a specific waste management• activity as an activity that does not require a waste management licence in terms of

section 19 section 19(3)(a) of the Act for that activity• promote treatment of hazardous waste before disposal – co-disposal & dilution not further

allowed

R635 National Norms and Standards for Assessment of Waste for Landfill Disposal

• Change the classification of waste disposal facilities• Prescribe strict landfill containment barriers

R636 National Norms and Standards for Disposal of Waste to Landfill– Provide of landfill prohibitions

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AMENDED LIST OF WASTE MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES

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Government Notice No. 921 of 29 Nov 2013

Removed, amended & inserted definitions

Amended the Category A & B activities:

• Removed activities

• Changed thresholds

Added a list of Category C activities.

A person who wishes to commence,

undertake or conduct a Category C

activity, must comply with the relevant standard:

(a) Norms & Standards for Storage of

Waste, 2013;

(b) Standards for Extraction, Flaring orRecovery of Landfill Gas, 2013;

(c) Standards for Scrapping or Recovery

of Motor vehicles, 2013.

NEM:WA AMENDMENTS

Nat Environmental Management Laws Second Amendment Act (Act 30 of 2013) (18 Dec 2013) • Sect 24G

Nat Environmental Management Laws Third Amendment Bill (Feb 2014)• to provide for the Minister of Mineral Resources to also become a

competent authority for environmental matters in respect of mining developments

National Environmental Management Waste Amendment Bill (Feb 2014)• Scrapping of definition by-product• Amending definitions of waste and recovery • Pricing strategy for waste management charges• Establishment of Waste Management Bureau • Concurrence between MEC & Minister when requesting certain

persons to compile and submit industry waste management plans

FEE STRUCTURE FOR CONSIDERATION AND PROCESSING OF

APPLICATIONS FOR WML’S, TRANSFER & RENEWALS

GN 143 of 28 February

• Basic assessment - R 2000

• Scoping EIR – R 10 000

• Transfer & renewal

• Applicable from 1 April 2014

IMPACTS & CONSEQUENCES ON WASTE

MANAGEMENT INDUSTRY

Changing of definition of waste:• Defining the of end of waste criteria

• Promote the use of waste as a resource - which will promote

the waste economy

Pricing strategy for waste management charges• Not clear at this stage but according to DEA this will promote

EPR and promote the waste economy

Waste Management Bureau • Specialized skills to fast track industry waste management

planning and allow for incentives and disincentives – remain

to seen if the impact will negative or positive

IMPACTS & CONSEQUENCES ON WASTE

MANAGEMENT INDUSTRY

Waste Classification Regulations

• Cost of landfill to increase dramatically, which will

promote waste diversion for recycling and W2E

• Opportunity to establish waste treatment plants

• Prohibitions of certain waste to landfill – to promote

waste diversion

• Allow for Minister to list activities which does not

require a licence

IMPACTS & CONSEQUENCES ON WASTE

MANAGEMENT INDUSTRYAmendment of waste management listed activities

• Bigger thresholds for recovery/recycling of waste before WML’s

are required (1 000 m2 ) - positive for waste recyclers

• Simplified the treatment activity – positive impact on alternative waste treatment options – less than 10 tons a day)

• Thresholds for treatment of hazardous waste – treatment less than

500kg of a day without WML

• Norms and standards for storage of waste & harvesting of landfill

gas

• Positive impact for recyclers and treaters of waste

CONCLUSION

Amendments in waste legislation are coming thick and fast –

positive DEA is prepared to amendment legislation where

needed

There is already a waste economy in WC – stimulation is needed

Assistance to municipalities are needed regarding integrated

waste management infrastructure, skill & expertise to recover

waste

Partnerships are crucial towards enhancing the waste economy

Exciting opportunities exists currently in the waste economy