Environment Protection (Litter and Waste Control) Regulations 2013 (L.N. No. 7 of 2013).

These Regulations made under section 39 of the Environment Protection Act, defines duties and offences in relation to waste pollution. Every owner and occupier of land or premises shall keep their land and premises free from litter and other waste which may become litter. Waste offences include the offence of burning litter and (harmful) waste, the offence dumping any prescribed substance at a landfill without disclosing its nature to the relevant designated waste management operator; or (b) failing to store, transport or safely dispose of any prescribed substance in a manner required by law or which is consistent with any international waste related convention applying in Tuvalu. “Prescribed waste” includes ― (a) all ozone depleting substances; (b) all persistent organic pollutants; (c) any other type of waste determined in accordance with any law to be a hazardous waste. An environment officer or any other authorised officer as defined may issue a notice to clean premises, remove wastes etc., and may arrange for the waste to be removed and disposed of, and the costs incurred may be recovered from the person who is in breach of these Regulations.