Environmental Public Health (Public Cleansing) Regulations.

Subject

Waste & hazardous substances

Keyword

Waste disposal Waste management Waste non-domestic sources Waste prevention Hazardous waste Organic waste Pollution control

Geographical area

Asia, Small Island Developing States, South-Eastern Asia

Abstract

These Regulations make provisions for the disposal of domestic and non-domestic waste. Refuse disposals and their use are described in articles 3 to 6. Littering of streets and public areas is prohibited. No hazardous substances or dead animals shall be disposed of in watercourses or in public streets. The fees for the collection, removal and disposal of refuse shall be as specified in the Second Schedule. Penalty provisions are set out in article 30.

Full text

English

References - Legislation

Implements

Environmental Public Health Act (Chapter 95) 1987.

Legislation | Singapore | 1987 (2014)

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Fraud/deceit/adulteration, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inspection, Fish products, Fruits/edible nuts, Meat, Poultry products, Standards, Toxicity/poisoning, Treated food, Vending, Effluent waste water/discharge, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Organic waste, Recycling/reuse, Sewerage, Soil pollution/quality, Solid waste, Waste disposal, Waste domestic sources, Waste management, Waste non-domestic sources, Waste prevention, Water conservation zone, Water quality standards, Water supply, Waterworks, Potable water, Public water, Surface water

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Environmental Public Health Act (Public Cleansing) (Amendment) Regulations 2001.

Legislation | Singapore | 2001

Keyword: Waste disposal, Waste management, Waste non-domestic sources, Waste prevention, Disinfection/disinfestation, Hazardous waste, Organic waste, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX