Environment: KD 500 fine for indiscriminate disposal of demolition waste

Sheikha Al-Ibrahim, Director of the Public Relations and Media Department at the Public Authority for Applied Education and Training, told the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) that the Authority is closely monitoring the environmental impacts resulting from ongoing demolition activities, which coincide with the campaign launched by the Kuwait Municipality under the slogan “Kuwait is More Beautiful Without Encroachments” across various governorates of the country.

Al-Ibrahim clarified that the indiscriminate disposal of demolition waste constitutes a clear violation of Article 33 of the Environmental Protection Law, which stipulates that “it is prohibited to dump trash or waste, regardless of its type, except in designated containers or locations.”

She added that the harm caused by demolition waste extends beyond spoiling the urban appearance of areas; it can also obstruct traffic flow and endanger the safety of road users, in addition to its negative environmental effects. This underscores the need for collective cooperation to curb such practices.

She noted that the Environmental Protection Law prescribes penalties for violators, with fines for breaching the provisions of the aforementioned article reaching up to 500 Kuwaiti dinars. Furthermore, offenders are required to remove the consequences of their violation, rectify the existing situation, and bear all associated costs and repercussions, in accordance with established procedures.

Al-Ibrahim emphasized that environmental protection is a shared responsibility between government entities and society, and that compliance with environmental regulations and laws contributes to maintaining the cleanliness of areas and enhancing the quality of life in the State of Kuwait.