Solid Waste Management Act 2002 (No. 1 of 2002). Country/Territory Dominica Document type Legislation Date 2002 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to establish a National Solid Waste Management Corporation and to provide for the management of solid waste in conformity with best environmental practices. Subject Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Basic legislation Pollution control Waste management Waste disposal Institution Hazardous waste Environmental fees/charges Authorization/permit Transport/storage Offences/penalties Geographical area Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, Small Island Developing States Abstract This Act provides for the establishment of the Dominica Solid Waste Management Corporation, defines its powers and functions and provides for other matters relating to the Corporation. It also provides rules for the management, transport and handling of solid waste including hazardous waste and organic waste. It prohibits the unauthorized disposal of solid waste and provides for the licensing of waste management facilities. Full text English Website www.dominica.gov.dm References - Legislation Repeals Solid Waste Management Corporation Act 1996 (No. 17 of 1996). Legislation | Dominica | 1997 Keyword: Pollution control, Waste management, Waste disposal, Institution, Hazardous waste, Environmental fees/charges, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Solid Waste Management (Validation) Act 2006 (No. 1 of 2006). Legislation | Dominica | 2006 Keyword: Pollution control, Waste management, Waste disposal, Environmental fees/charges Source: FAO, FAOLEX Solid Waste Management (Amendment) Act No. 3 of 2021. Legislation | Dominica | 2021 Keyword: Institution, Solid waste, Waste management Source: FAO, FAOLEX Solid Waste Management (Amendment) Act No. 3 of 2008. Legislation | Dominica | 2008 Keyword: Environmental fees/charges, International trade, Solid waste, Waste management Source: FAO, FAOLEX