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Solid Waste - Chapter 33 of 10 GCA “Health and Safety”.

Country/Territory
Guam (USA)
Document type
Legislation
Date
1998 (2006)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Waste disposal Waste management Waste prevention Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Micronesia, Oceania, South Pacific
Abstract

This Chapter provides rules relative to the storage and collection of solid waste. No person shall have on his or her premises any garbage or rubbish except as provided in this Chapter or maintain or permit the establishment of a dump on their premises unless as otherwise permitted by law. Both residents and commercial operators keep shall adequate containers for the storage of all garbage and rubbish generated by them. It shall be prohibited to accumulate waste on premises. Vehicles used for the transportation of solid waste shall not be used for the transportation of any food or drink that will or may be used for human consumption.

Full text
English
Website
www.guamcourts.org

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Solid Waste Disposal Regulations - Chapter 20 of Title 22 of the Guam Administrative Rules and Regulations.

Legislation | Guam (USA) | 1997 (2004)

Keyword: Waste disposal, Waste management, Solid waste, Hazardous waste, Soil rehabilitation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX