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Environmental Health Services (Collection and Disposal of Waste) Regulations, 2004 (Cap. 232).

Country/Territory
Bahamas
Document type
Regulation
Date
2004
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Pollution control Waste management Waste disposal Waste domestic sources Recycling/reuse Hazardous waste Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

These Regulations, made under the Environmental Health Services Act, make provision for a public waste collection service and private collection of waste, prescribe rules for the transportation, disposal and collection of domestic and commercial waste including special (hazardous) waste, define prohibited methods of disposal of waste and regulate the operation of waste management facilities including waste recycling plants.

Full text
English
Website
laws.bahamas.gov.bs

References - Legislation

Implements

Environmental Health Services Act (Cap. 232).

Legislation | Bahamas | 1987

Keyword: Basic legislation, Institution, Pollution control, Waste management, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Environmental Health Services (Collection and Disposal of Waste) (Amendment) Regulations, 2013.

Legislation | Bahamas | 2013

Keyword: Pollution control, Waste management, Waste disposal, Waste domestic sources, Royalties/fees

Source: FAO, FAOLEX