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National Solid Waste Management Act.

Country/Territory
Jamaica
Document type
Legislation
Date
2002 (2003)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Waste disposal Institution Court/tribunal Hazardous waste Recycling/reuse Inspection Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Waste management
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

This Act establishes the National Solid Waste Management Authority, makes provision for the management of solid waste by the Authority and related matters, provides rules for the recycling of waste and prescribes offences.

Full text
English
Website
www.moj.gov.jm

References - Legislation

Implemented by

National Solid Waste Management (Public Cleanliness) Regulations, 2003.

Legislation | Jamaica | 2003 (2005)

Keyword: Waste disposal, Institution, Court/tribunal, Hazardous waste, Recycling/reuse, Inspection, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX