Ecological Solid Waste Management Act No. 9003 of 2000.
Country
Type of law
Legislation
Abstract
This Act makes provision for the efficient solid waste management, for the volume reduction of the waste, its environment friendly disposal, composting, recycling, re-use, recovery, green charcoal process; for the collection, treatment and disposal in environmentally sound solid waste management facilities whereas it shall be possible to correctly dispose the proper segregation, collection, transport, storage, treatment and disposal of solid waste. It also concerns the protection of groundwater from pollution. Under this Act national research and development programs for improved solid waste management and resource conservation techniques shall be promoted and supported.
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Long title of text
An Act providing for an Ecological Solid Waste Management Program, creating the necessary Institutional Mechanisms and Incentives, declaring certain Acts prohibited and providing Penalties, appropriating funds therefore, and for other purposes.
Date of text
Entry into force notes
15 days after publication.
Repealed
No
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No