Confirmation of Waste Disposal Business Suitability Every 5 Years... "Expulsion of Unqualified Waste Companies"

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Bo-kyung] From now on, waste disposal companies must undergo verification every five years to confirm that they have the capability to perform waste disposal operations.

The Ministry of Environment announced that the amendment to the "Waste Management Act Enforcement Decree" containing this provision was approved at the Cabinet meeting on the 12th and will take effect from the 27th.

According to the main points of the amendment, waste disposal companies must receive confirmation from local governments or other licensing authorities every five years that they possess the appropriate qualifications and capabilities to continue performing waste disposal operations.

Excellent companies that have not violated the Waste Management Act during the relevant period will be granted a benefit of extending the verification cycle by two years.

Companies lacking sufficient waste disposal capabilities are expected to be eliminated from the market, creating an environment where waste can be properly managed.

In the event of an emergency situation where medical waste disposal is difficult, low-risk general medical waste such as bandages and gauze can be processed through designated waste incineration facilities instead of medical waste-exclusive incineration facilities.

Until now, medical waste could only be processed through medical waste-exclusive incineration facilities, but this amendment allows for special cases. It is expected to establish a stable processing foundation for medical waste, which requires prompt handling due to the high risk of secondary infection.

Additionally, organizations such as the Korea Environment Corporation can be designated as Waste Proper Treatment Promotion Centers, and provisions regarding the term of office (two years) for members of the Waste Disposal Advisory Committee have been established to provide a basis for the designation and operation of organizations that support the promotion of proper waste disposal.

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