Waste management bill proposes fines of up to Rs 1 million
Summary
The government has proposed a new Waste Management Bill that would impose fines of up to Rs 1 million for improper hazardous waste disposal and other offences. The draft law also clarifies the roles of federal, provincial and local governments in waste management across Nepal.
Key Points
- The proposed Waste Management Bill sets fines from Rs 500 to Rs 1 million for a range of waste-related offences, with the highest penalty for hazardous waste disposal.
- Local governments would be empowered to fine offenders and recover disposal or repair costs for damaged public waste infrastructure.
- The bill defines responsibilities for federal, provincial and local governments in waste generation, collection, transportation, disposal and reduction.
- The draft law also promotes recycling, resource recovery and circular economy principles, replacing gaps in the existing 2068 Waste Management Act.
