Local Government (Dumping and Waste Carriers) Regulations 2021. Country/Territory Mauritius Document type Regulation Date 2021 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Government Gazette of Mauritius No. 193 of 2021, pp. 2050 to 2063 Subject Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Pollution control Hazardous waste Waste disposal Waste management Transport/storage Authorization/permit Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Small Island Developing States Entry into force notes These regulations shall come into operation on 14 August 2021. Abstract These Regulations provide rules relative to waste management, transport and disposal. No person shall – (a) deposit, cause or allow waste to be deposited at a place other than a waste management facility or any other site approved for that purpose; (b) throw, drop or otherwise deposit or cause any littering in any street, road, drain, river or other public place other than a space or bin specially provided for that purpose. The document also contains rules on waste carrier licences issuance. No waste carrier licence shall be issued – (a) to any person who has, during the last 12 months preceding his application, been convicted of an offence under these regulations, the Local Government (Dumping and Waste Carriers) Regulations 2003 or the Environment Protection Act; (b) in relation to a vehicle not suitable for the purpose of carrying waste; (c) in relation to a vehicle that is licensed to transport food. Finally, A licence issued under the Local Government (Dumping and Waste Carriers) Regulations 2003 shall – (a) be deemed to have been issued under these regulations; and (b) remain valid for the period for which it was issued. Full text English Website environment.govmu.org References - Legislation Repeals Local Government (Dumping and Waste Carriers) Regulations 2003 (G.N. No. 18 of 2003). Legislation | Mauritius | 2003 Keyword: Pollution control, Hazardous waste, Waste disposal, Waste management, Transport/storage, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by The Waste Management and Resource Recovery Act, no. 3 of 2023. Legislation | Mauritius | 2023 Keyword: Protection of environment, Public health, Resource/damage valuation, Pollution control, Plant protection, Framework law, Hazardous waste, Recycling/reuse, Solid waste, Sustainable use, Waste management, Waste prevention, Transboundary movement of waste, Waste domestic sources, Waste non-domestic sources, Institution, Integrated management, Transport/storage, Waste disposal, Policy/planning, Data collection/reporting, Local government, Offences/penalties, Freshwater pollution Source: FAO, FAOLEX