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Waste Management Act, 2005 (No. 11 of 2005).

Country/Territory
Tonga
Document type
Legislation
Date
2006
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for the collection and disposal of solid wastes and the management of all wastes in the Kingdom.
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Pollution control Waste management Institution Waste disposal Solid waste International trade Hazardous waste Basic legislation
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Oceania, Polynesia, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Abstract

This Act makes provision for the collection, management and disposal of waste in Tonga. For these purposes, the Act makes provision for the designation of waste management service areas and for the appointment of Approved Waste Authorities for waste management service areas.

Full text
English
Website
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References - Legislation

Implemented by

Waste Management (Plastic Levy) Regulations 2013.

Legislation | Tonga | 2013

Keyword: Pollution control, Waste disposal, Solid waste, International trade, Environmental fees/charges, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Waste Management (Amendment) Act 2009 (No. 25 of 2009).

Legislation | Tonga | 2010

Keyword: Pollution control, Waste management, Institution, Waste disposal, Transport/storage, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Waste Management (Amendment) Act 2014 (No. 16 of 2014).

Legislation | Tonga | 2014

Keyword: Pollution control, Waste management, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX