The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has today started enforcement against Passenger Service Vehicles (PSVs) and fuel stations that don’t have waste bins.
The most obvious PSVs are buses, taxis, and shuttles.
In an April 13th tweet, the environmental watchdog commended some taxi drivers who had started placing waste bins in their cars.
On April 6th, NEMA also informed all operators of fuel stations and the general public that all fuel stations are required to have at least three well-labelled litter bins for biodegradable, non-biodegradable, and toxic waste, accessible to all travellers and motorists.
Akankwasah Barirega the NEMA Executive Director said that Kampala Capital City Authority is set to install trash bins on busy streets, while markets already have them.
The authority will work with the traffic police to ensure that those driving heed the environmental regulations.
In February, NEMA announced that it was set to implement a new express penalty scheme intended to deter non-compliance to environmental laws and prevent environmental degradation.
Any car found without a dustbin would result in the arrest of the driver or payment of a Shs6 million fine. But the penalty no longer affects private vehicles.
