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Waste Diversion Act, 2002 (S.O. 2002, c. 6).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Ontario
Document type
Legislation
Date
2002 (2007)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Waste disposal Waste management Recycling/reuse Institution Monitoring Solid waste Waste prevention
Geographical area
Americas, North America
Abstract

The purpose of this Act is to promote the reduction, reuse and recycling of waste and to provide for the development, implementation and operation of waste diversion programmes. A corporation without share capital is hereby established to be known in English as “Waste Diversion Ontario” . It shall: a) develop, implement and operate waste diversion programmes for designated wastes in accordance with this Act and monitor the effectiveness and efficiency of those programmes; b) seek to enhance publ

Full text
English
Website
www.gov.on.ca

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Municipal Hazardous or Special Waste (O. Reg. 542/06).

Legislation | Canada | 2006 (2012) | Repealed

Keyword: Waste disposal, Waste management, Hazardous waste, Waste domestic sources, Waste non-domestic sources, Non-governmental entity, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (O. Reg. 393/04).

Legislation | Canada | 2004 (2009) | Repealed

Keyword: Waste disposal, Waste management, Solid waste, Hazardous waste, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Stewardship Ontario (O. Reg. 33/08).

Legislation | Canada | 2009

Keyword: Institution, Hazardous waste, Recycling/reuse, Waste domestic sources, Waste non-domestic sources, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Used Tires (O. Reg. 84/03).

Legislation | Canada | 2003 (2009) | Repealed

Keyword: Waste management, Waste non-domestic sources, Hazardous waste, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Blue Box Waste (O. Reg. 273/02).

Legislation | Canada | 2002 (2008) | Repealed

Keyword: Waste disposal, Waste management, Institution, Solid waste, Subsidy/incentive, Special fund

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Used Oil Material (O. Reg. 85/03).

Legislation | Canada | 2003

Keyword: Waste management, Hazardous waste, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Waste Diversion Transition Act, 2016 (S.O. 2016, c. 12, Sch. 2).

Legislation | Canada | 2016 | Repealed

Keyword: Basic legislation, Waste disposal, Waste management, Recycling/reuse, Institution, Policy/planning, Monitoring, Solid waste, Waste prevention, Environmental planning, Business/industry/corporations, Transboundary movement of waste

Source: FAO, FAOLEX