Just before disbanding, Knesset passes long-awaited construction waste law

The Knesset recently passed a long-awaited bill to combat the illegal dumping of construction waste in Israel, aiming to strengthen regulation, supervision, and enforcement. This legislation seeks to minimize environmental damage and promote the reuse of construction waste. Environmental Protection Minister Idit Silman called it a "true revolution." The law, effective in 18 months, will establish a comprehensive framework for waste management, requiring all construction sector participants to be registered and licensed. Payments to haulage companies will be processed through a government clearinghouse, released only after waste delivery to authorized sites is confirmed via GPS tracking. The law also promotes waste separation at construction sites and authorizes local authorities to collect waste from small producers. However, the law's funding remains unclear as it was not included in the 2026 state budget, and it does not apply to the West Bank.