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Waste Management Act, 2000 (No. 31 of 2000).

Country/Territory
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Document type
Legislation
Date
2000 (2005)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official publication, pp. 153-188.
Long title
An Act to provide for the management of solid waste in conformity with best environmental practices.
Subject
Water, Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Institution Pollution control Waste disposal Solid waste Waste management Basic legislation Freshwater pollution
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

This Act contains rules for the public management and disposal of solid waste as defined in section 2 and including hazardous waste as defined in Schedule 1 to this Act, and provides for appointment, functions, etc. of the National Solid Waste Management Authority.

Full text
English