Solid Waste-Resource Management Regulations (N.S. Reg. 25/96). Country/Territory Canada Territorial subdivision Nova Scotia Document type Regulation Date 1996 (2016) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Pollution control Waste disposal Waste management Hazardous substances Hazardous waste Solid waste Recycling/reuse Waste prevention Waste non-domestic sources Institution Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Geographical area Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic Entry into force notes The present Regulations enter into force on 6 February 1996. Abstract The present Regulations enact the Environment Act. The Regulations lay down provisions relating to the management of solid waste. In particular, section 4 establishes the Resource Recovery Fund to: a) develop and implement industry stewardship programmes; b) fund municipal or regional diversion programmes; c) develop and operate a deposit-refund system for beverage containers; d) develop education and awareness of source reduction, reuse, recycling and composting; and e) promote the development of value-added manufacturing in the Province. Full text English Website www.gov.ns.ca References - Legislation Implements Environment Act (S.N.S. 1994-95, c. 1). Legislation | Canada | 1994 (2017) Keyword: Framework law, Basic legislation, Polluter pays principle, Air quality/air pollution, Environmental planning, Environmental standards, Environmental audit, Environmental fees/charges, Education, Research, EIA, Hazardous substances, Pesticides, Waste management, Inspection, Dispute settlement, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties, Pollution control, Cultural heritage, Policy/planning, Standards, Protection of environment, Freshwater pollution Source: FAO, FAOLEX