21. General requirements for storage of waste

Any person who stores waste must at least take steps, unless otherwise provided by this Act, to ensure that-

1. the containers in which any waste is stored, are intact and not corroded or in any other way rendered unfit for the safe storage of waste;
2. adequate measures are taken to prevent accidental spillage or leaking;
3. the waste cannot be blown away;
4. nuisances such as odour, visual impacts and breeding of vectors do not arise; and
5. pollution of the environment and harm to health are prevented.