Cabinet Decision No. 116 of 2023 Regulating the Work of Establishments Operating in the Integrated Management of Recyclable Substances in the State

The Cabinet, 

– Having reviewed the Constitution; and 

– Federal Law No. 1 of 1972, Concerning the Competences of Ministries and Capacities of Ministers, and its amendments thereof; and 

– Based upon the proposal submitted by the Minister of Climate Change and Environment, and the Cabinet’s approval, 

Has resolved as follows: 

Article 1 - Definitions 

In application of the provisions of this Decision, the words and expressions set forth herein shall bear the meanings ascribed to them, unless the context otherwise requires: 

State: United Arab Emirates (UAE). 

Ministry: The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment. 

Competent Authority: The local Competent Authority in each Emirate of the UAE. 

The Integrated Management of Recyclable Materials: Separation, collection, transportation, storage, reuse or recycling and treatment of recyclable materials, and disposal of residue, including aftercare of disposal sites. 

Waste Recycling: Operations implemented on waste for extracting raw materials to be reused in commercial and in...