Waste Management and Public Cleansing Law (No. 137 of 1970). Country/Territory Japan Document type Legislation Date 1970 (2001) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Waste management Waste prevention Waste domestic sources Waste non-domestic sources Authorization/permit International trade Packaging/labelling Recycling/reuse Solid waste Transport/storage Waste disposal Offences/penalties Geographical area Asia, Eastern Asia Abstract The purpose of this Law is to preserve the living environment and public health through reducing waste generation, and ensuring appropriate waste management and the conservation of a clean environment. Full text English Website www.asianlii.org