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Solid Waste Management Act 2002 (No. 1 of 2002).

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This Act provides for the establishment of the Dominica Solid Waste Management Corporation, defines its powers and functions and provides for other matters relating to the Corporation. It also provides rules for the management, transport and handling of solid waste including hazardous waste and organic waste. It prohibits the unauthorized disposal of solid waste and provides for the licensing of waste management facilities.
Title
Solid Waste Management Act 2002 (No. 1 of 2002).
Country
Dominica
Type of document
Legislation
Date of text
2002
Data source
FAO, FAOLEX
Title abbreviation
An Act to establish a National Solid Waste Management Corporation and to provide for the management of solid waste in conformity with best environmental practices.
Glossary term(s)
waste storage
waste collection
waste recovery
waste
institution building
fee
licence
transport
ECOLEX region
Americas
Caribbean
Small Island Developing States
ECOLEX URL
ECOLEX URL
ECOLEX
Attached files
PDF icon http://extwprlegs1.fao.org/docs/pdf/dmi111817.pdf
Link to full text
http://www.dominica.gov.dm
Repeals
Solid Waste Management Corporation Act 1996 (No. 17 of 1996).