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Beverage Container Recycling Regulation (Alta Reg. 101/97).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Alberta
Document type
Regulation
Date
1997 (2016)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Institution Recycling/reuse
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Entry into force notes
For the purpose of ensuring its revision, this Regulation expires on 30 June 2016.
Abstract

This Regulation concerns the recycling of beverage containers defined as means any bottle, can, plastic cup or paperboard carton or a package made of metal, plastic, paper, glass or other material,or a combination of them, that contains or has contained any liquid that is a ready-to-serve drink. The Regulation also establishes the Beverage Container Management Board and contains provisions on its functions and powers as well as on its operation. Under section 7, all containers have to be registered, by manufacturers, with the Board. The Regulation also requires manufacturers to use a common collection system for the recovery and recycling of empty non-refillable registered containers (sect. 8). The Regulation also provides for access to information by the Board (sect. 17) and for its power to pass by-laws (sect. 18).

Full text
English
Website
www.gov.ab.ca

References - Legislation

Implements

Environment Protection and Enhancement Act (RSA 2000, c. E-12).

Legislation | Canada | 1992 (2020)

Keyword: Framework law, Basic legislation, EIA, Institution, Registration, Court/tribunal, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties, Water supply, Potable water, Sustainable development

Source: FAO, FAOLEX