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3R Gap Analysis and Findings
Presently, there are no proper facilities for the
disposal of most toxic wastes in Brunei
Darussalam. Brunei Shell has its own procedure
for management of toxic chemicals and
hazardous wastes. However, a proposal has
been made for the provision of a new and
improved oil treatment/recycling centre. It
would be able to offer benefits, not least
catering for the numerous small workshops and
garages that presently discharges significant
quantities of waste oil into open drains and
watercourses.
URBAN MUNICIPAL WASTE
Wastes in Brunei are classified under four major
categories. These include residential,
commercial, institutional, and industrial. Other
wastes include waste soil, construction wastes,
toxic wastes and hazardous waste, and waste /
used oil.
A study conducted in 2005 indicates an average
per capita waste disposal rate of about
1.4 kg/day. Out of the four districts, Brunei
Muara has the highest generated waste of about
129,000 ton/yr. The figure below shows the
waste composition in the Brunei Muara district.
Municipal Waste Composition in Brunei-Muara District
Source: Asia 3R Conference
With an increasing urban growth of about 72%,
Brunei is expected to generate more solid waste.
The facilities for the treatment and disposal of
solid waste are limited. Thus, expansion in
facilities to accommodate the expected increase,
waste reduction, recycling and solid waste
management needs to be considered.
There are several controlled dumpsites in the
country located at least one in every district. In
addition, one engineered landfill is managed
privately by the BSP. At present, the landfill
located in Brunei-Muara District is nearly
reaching full capacity. The relevant agency has
taken steps to reduce the volume of waste
brought to this landfill including compactors on
main roads and segregating metal waste. Plans
for relocating the landfills and having
incinerators have been formulated to address this
issue alongside recycling.
Currently, solid waste collection in Brunei is
carried out through:
• Private individual disposal to landfill sites and
waste centers
• House to house collection (Brunei-Muara,
Kampong Air)
• Registered private waste collecting companies
(e.g. Brunei-Muara, Commercial areas, Light
industrial areas)
• Waste bins centres (electrical waste compactor
and skips in Brunei-Muara, skips and bins in
Tutong, bins in Temburong, skips in Seria and
Belait)
• Unregistered private collecting waste
companies
Efforts have been made by the
government for better management of
solid waste in Brunei. This includes
composting and the ‘Recycling Drive’
initiative in June 2007. As for the
budgets are concerned, the 8th NDP,
has an allocation of BRD 91.9 million
for the implementation of
environment related projects which
equals only about 1.26% of the total
development allocation.
Currently, no single agency in Brunei
Darussalam has the sole responsibility
for environmental matters, including
enforcement of environment related
laws. Such responsibilities are fragmented among
different ministries, departments and units.
Even though there is no separate Ministry for
environmental matters, two institutions play
important roles in coordinating environmental
policy, National Committee on the Environment
(NCE) and the Environmental Unit of the
Ministry of Development.