Black River District Council (Collection and Disposal of Refuse) Regulations 1997. Country/Territory Mauritius Document type Regulation Date 1997 (2005) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Waste disposal Waste domestic sources Waste management Organic waste Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Small Island Developing States Abstract These Regulations, made by the Black River District Council under sections 51, 141 and 142, respectively, of the Local Government Act 1989, prohibit littering and disposing of refuse in public places. Every occupier of residential premises shall deposit or cause to be deposited, any refuse, or any other waste material, in a receptacle and every occupier of trade premises shall dispose of his refuse as directed by the officer the Chief Health Inspector, or any other officer of the Black River District Council designated by the Secretary of the Council or any Police Officer. Such officers may also serve a notice on an owner or occupier of a premise to take corrective action. Full text English Website supremecourt.intnet.mu References - Legislation Amended by Black River District Council (Collection and Disposal of Refuse) Amendment Regulations 2011 (GN No. 231 of 2011). Legislation | Mauritius | 2012 Keyword: Waste disposal, Waste domestic sources, Waste management, Royalties/fees Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by District Council of Black River (Collection and Disposal of Refuse) Regulations 2013 (G.N. No. 80 of 2014). Legislation | Mauritius | 2013 Keyword: Waste disposal, Waste domestic sources, Waste management, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX