Environment Authority: Random disposal of demolition waste is an offense punishable by a fine of up to 500 dinars

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 operations, 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 garbage or waste, regardless of its type, except in designated containers or areas.”

She added that the harms of demolition waste are not limited to spoiling the urban appearance of areas, but may also obstruct traffic flow and endanger the safety of road users, in addition to their negative environmental impacts, necessitating collective cooperation to curb such practices.

She noted that the Environmental Protection Law prescribes penalties for violators, with a fine of up to 500 Kuwaiti dinars for violating the provisions of the aforementioned article, in addition to obligating the violator to remove the effects of the violation, rectify the existing situation, and bear the associated costs and consequences, 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.