Wastes Control Act

The Waste Control Act and the Enforcement Decree of the Waste Control Act outline the regulations for managing waste in Korea. It defines the criteria for hazardous waste, sets standards for waste collection, transportation, and disposal, and specifies the requirements for recycling facilities. The law aims to ensure safe and efficient waste management to protect public health and the environment. It includes stringent regulations for handling hazardous substances and mandates proper treatment of leachate from waste disposal sites.

The proposed amendments aim to promote the recycling of waste batteries by recognising black mass (a byproduct of battery recycling) as a recyclable resource rather than waste. This change is intended to alleviate the regulatory burden on the recycling industry and encourage the growth of the waste battery recycling sector. The amendments include establishing quality standards for black mass and exempting it from certain waste regulations, aligning with practices in other regions like the EU and USA.

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