The Environment Public Authority (EPA) has warned residents, contractors and demolition workers to stop dumping construction and demolition waste on roads, sidewalks and residential areas, stressing that waste must be transported only to designated disposal sites.

The warning comes as Kuwait Municipality continues its nationwide campaign “Kuwait is more beautiful without encroachments”, which includes the removal of illegal structures and encroachments across various governorates.

EPA Director of Public Relations and Media Sheikha Al-Ibrahim said the authority is closely monitoring the environmental impact of demolition activities and is working to ensure that waste generated from removal operations is handled according to approved environmental standards.

She explained that the random disposal of demolition waste constitutes a violation of Article 33 of the Environmental Protection Law, which prohibits throwing garbage or waste of any kind except in approved containers or designated locations.

Al-Ibrahim warned that leaving construction waste in public areas not only damages the visual appearance of neighborhoods but can also obstruct traffic, endanger road users and create environmental hazards.

Under the law, violators may face a fine of up to 500 Kuwaiti dinars, in addition to being required to remove the waste, rectify the violation and cover any related costs and damages.

The EPA called on contractors and workers involved in demolition activities to follow environmental regulations, use authorized disposal locations and cooperate with government efforts to maintain clean and safe residential areas.

The authority stressed that protecting Kuwait’s environment is a shared responsibility between government institutions and the public, adding that compliance with environmental laws contributes to improving the quality of life and preserving the country’s urban landscape.