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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Repealed by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