Waste Minimisation Act 1998 (Chapter 44).

Country/Territory: United Kingdom
Territorial subdivision: England
Document type: Legislation
Date: 1998
Source: FAO, FAOLEX
Long title: An Act to enable certain local authorities to make arrangements to minimise the generation of waste in their area; and for related purposes.

Subject: Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword: Pollution control Institution Waste disposal Waste management Waste prevention
Geographical area: Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe

Abstract: This Act defines powers of waste collection authorities or waste disposal authorities to take steps to minimise generation of controlled waste. These authorities may do, or arrange for the doing of, or contribute towards the expenses of the doing of, anything which in its opinion is necessary or expedient for the purpose of minimising the quantities of controlled waste, or controlled waste of any description, generated in its area. Where a relevant authority in England proposes to exercise any of its powers under this Act, it shall before doing so consult about the proposal every other relevant authority whose area includes all or part of the area its competence.
Full text: English
Website: www.opsi.gov.uk

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Keyword: Framework law, Institution, Environmental planning, Education, Policy/planning, Soil pollution/quality, Waste management, Waste disposal

Source: FAO, FAOLEX