Kazakhstani enterprises to develop waste management programs
13:59, 10 February 2011
ASTANA. February 10. KAZINFORM /Serik Sabekov/ Proposed amendments to the environmental legislation of Kazakhstan contain economic incentives for waste reduction and recycling. Kazakh Minister of Environment Protection Nurgali Ashimov made it public at the session of the Majilis on Thursday.
"Due to it, rates of charge for accumulated volume of wastes are suggested to be introduced to the Tax Code. Enterprises will be obliged to develop and approve waste management programs", N.Ashimov said.
According to the Minister, enterprises will not be imposed on the payments during the period of programs development and approval. This provision enters into forces on January 1, 2013, thus manufacturers have time to prepare and approve their programs.