Incineration Ban Clarification under RA 8749

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DENR MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 2002-05: Incineration Ban Clarification under RA 8749

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Incineration Ban Clarification under RA 8749

Law: Denr Memorandum Circular No. 2002-05

Decision Date: Jul 12, 2002

The DENR Memorandum Circular clarifies that while incineration of municipal, biomedical, and hazardous wastes is generally prohibited under the Philippine Clean Air Act, it is permissible in state-of-the-art facilities that meet strict emission standards, following a Supreme Court ruling that allows non-toxic incineration processes.

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