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Environmental Public Health (Public Cleansing) Regulations.

Country/Territory
Singapore
Document type
Regulation
Date
1970
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Waste disposal Waste management Waste non-domestic sources Waste prevention Hazardous waste Organic waste Pollution control
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, 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.

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References - Legislation

Implements

Environmental Public Health Act (Chapter 95) 1987.

Legislation | Singapore | 1987 (2021)

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Fraud, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inspection, Fish products, Fruits/edible nuts, Meat, Poultry products, Standards, Toxicity/poisoning, Treated food, Vending, Basic legislation, 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, Surface water, Freshwater pollution, Pollution control

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