Sindh Solid Waste Management Act 2021 (Sindh Act No. XI of 2021). Country/Territory Pakistan Territorial subdivision Sindh Document type Legislation Date 2021 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to provide for the collection and disposal of solid waste, arrange effective delivery of sanitation services and provide for pollution free environment and matters ancillary thereto, and for the purpose establish the Solid Waste Management Boards in the Province of Sindh. Subject Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Environmental fees/charges Financing Governance Inspection Integrated management Pollution control Recycling/reuse Solid waste Special fund Waste management Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia Abstract The Act provides for establishment of the Sindh Solid Waste Management Boards in various provincial headquarters and identify the Boards organisational structure, powers and financing for the purpose of conduct of waste management. The authority granted to the Board encompasses various responsibilities related to solid waste management within its territorial jurisdiction. This includes overseeing activities such as segregation, collection, treatment, sale, recycling, and disposal of different types of waste from industries, factories, workshops, and power generation facilities. The Board is also tasked with recommending taxes or charges to the government through the Steering Committee, as well as formulating and submitting a schedule of solid waste tariffs for approval. It can also outsource functions related to waste collection, recycling, and energy generation, and is responsible for regulating and inspecting waste generation and handling points while maintaining thorough records and accounts. This Act consists of 30 Articles divided into 8 Chapters and among others address the issues of establishment and powers of the Board, constitution and functions of the steering committee, appointment, and power and functions of the Managing Director and other officers and staff, finances, and powers of the government. Full text English