Together with the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Emergency Situations and Ministry of Housing and Public Utilities, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection defines the requirements for preparation of the instruction for waste management for industrial waste and, in cooperation with the Ministry of Health, defines the requirements for preparation of the municipal waste management scheme. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection, in cooperation with the Ministry of Housing and Public Utilities, defines rules for collection, recycling and disposal of waste. They are also responsible for implementing measures to prevent negative impact of waste on human health and the environment.