Kiribati Lead Acid Battery

Are lead-acid batteries a problem in Kiribati?

Lead-acid batteries recovered during 2005 represented about three years total imports into Kiribati. When combined with the information from the landfill survey, it is very clear that the measures instituted during the three years 2003 – 2005 have had a dramatic effect on waste on South Tarawa.

How does the Kiribati Customs Act work?

Once the Act came into force, the Kiribati Customs Service commenced to collect the deposits payable under the Act. The original design of the system and associated legislation had been conducted in close cooperation with the Kiribati Customs Service.

Who takes over the recycling system in Kiribati?

Tender winner – a local business – takes over recycling system operation under contract to Government. Ongoing support by project to contractor; improvements to scrap metal recycling operations. In December 2004 the Kiribati Parliament passed the Special Fund (Waste Materials Recovery) Act 2004.

Was Kiribati a waste crisis?

By the late 1990s Kiribati was in a waste crisis. The primary problem was on South Tarawa, the capital, and home of approximately one half of the country’s people. There were no engineered landfills, and litter was extremely common and thick, in all built up areas and surrounding beaches.

What are the indicators of waste recycling in Kiribati?

Indicator : Development, passage and enactment of legislations, regulations and contracts related to waste recycling in Kiribati. Actual Indicator: The Waste Materials (Recovery) Act was passed in December 2004 by the Kiribati National Parliament, and the Act and associated regulations came into force on February 3rd 2005.

Why did Kiribati get a 2C refund?

In Kiribati this was not the case. Thus the trial had two purposes: Remove existing litter prior to the full refund coming into operation. These objectives were achieved by paying a 2c refund for aluminium cans and PET and HDPE bottles bought in for refund.