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, 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 Source: FAO, FAOLEX