Goa Non-Biodegradable Garbage (Control) Act, 1996 (Act No. 5 of 1997). Country/Territory India Territorial subdivision Goa Document type Legislation Date 1997 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to prevent throwing or depositing non-biodegradable garbage in public drains, roads and places open to public view in the State of Goa and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. Subject Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Pollution control Solid waste Waste domestic sources Waste management Recycling/reuse Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia Abstract This Act prohibits the deposit of garbage in public places, drains and sewage. Full text English Website www.india.gov.in References - Legislation Implemented by Goa Non-Biodegradable Garbage (Control) Rules, 1997. Legislation | India | 1997 Keyword: Pollution control, Solid waste, Waste domestic sources, Waste management, Recycling/reuse, Institution Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Goa Non-Biodegradable Garbage (Control) (Amendment) Act, 2000 (Act No. 28 of 2000). Legislation | India | 2000 Keyword: Recycling/reuse, Waste domestic sources, Packaging/labelling, Waste management Source: FAO, FAOLEX