Regulation Of Waste In Kazakhstan - Basic Permits

Waste is one of the main environmental problems, carrying potential hazards to human health and the environment. The dynamic population growth rate in major cities of Kazakhstan, increased consumption levels, and the rising number of legal entities lead to constant growth in the volumes of municipal and industrial waste. Furthermore, undeveloped legal regulation aggravated the situation in waste management.

Starting in 2021 changes have been taking place in the field of waste management by development of more detailed regulations and increased requirements for waste generators. The main novelty of the environmental legislation is the principle of "polluter pays and rectifies." According to the "polluter pays" principle, waste generators are responsible for ensuring compliance with environmental requirements for waste management until such waste is transferred to the possession of entities engaged in waste recovery or disposal operations.