5 Implementation Mechanisms for the Waste Strategy

The implementation of the various mandatory and discretionary provisions of the Waste Act is the combined responsibility of all three spheres of government, each with its own distinct set of responsibilities. This section will consider the allocation of responsibilities within government as set out in the Waste Act, the main public sector implementation mechanisms, the provisions for integrated waste management planning, compliance and enforcement mechanisms, and mechanisms to give effect to international obligations. Cross-cutting issues such as the role of advocacy, education and awareness, and capacity-building will also be described. This section concludes with a discussion on the co-operative governance arrangements required in terms of the Waste Act.