NEM:WA AMENDMENTS IMPACTS & CONSEQUENCES FOR WASTE MANAGEMENT INDUSTRY Greencape Waste Economy Workshop 25 March 2014 Eddie Hanekom Department of Environmental Affairs &Development Planning
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 Western Cape Government 2012 2
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 Western Cape Government 2012 3
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 Western Cape Government 2012 4
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 1 st comprehensive act to regulate waste management in a proactive way Framework legislation - basis for the regulation of waste management SA supports the waste hierarchy in its approach to waste management
OTHER ENV LEG sema LEGAL FRAMEWORK CONSTITUTION PAJA NEMA PAIA NWA NEMWA HCWMA (ECA) NEMAQA MPRDA ICMA MUN. BYLAWS CARA PAA NEMBA
NEM:WA WASTE MANAGEMENT HIERARCHY Western Cape Government 2012 Green Economy HoD Meeting 26 June 2013 7
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
Waste Source Quantities for Western Cape for 2014 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 Western Cape Government 2012 Green Economy HoD Meeting 26 June 2013 11
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
AMENDED LIST OF WASTE MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES 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 or Recovery of Landfill Gas, 2013; (c) Standards for Scrapping or Recovery of Motor vehicles, 2013. Western Cape Government 2012 16
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 INDUSTRY Amendment 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