Waste Reduction and Prevention Act (C.C.S.M. c. W40). Country/Territory Canada Territorial subdivision Manitoba Document type Legislation Date 1990 (2013) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Waste prevention Recycling/reuse Policy/planning Offences/penalties Waste management Geographical area Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic Entry into force notes The present Act enters into force on 31 August 1990. Abstract Under section 2, the purpose of this Act is to reduce and prevent the production and disposal of waste in the province consistent with the principles of sustainable development. To this end, the Act aims at encouraging consumers, manufacturers, distributors, retailers, governments, government agencies and other persons to develop and adopt practices and programs for the reduction and prevention of waste; enhancing public awareness of the detrimental effect of waste on the environment and the natural resources of the province; and ensuring the use of resources and the environment today meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. The Act recalls the principles of sustainable development, provides for planning and defines offences and penalties under the Act. Full text English/French Website www.gov.mb.ca References - Legislation Implemented by Used Oil, Oil Filters and Containers Stewardship Regulation (Man. Reg. 86/97). Legislation | Canada | 1997 (2014) Keyword: Waste disposal, Hazardous waste, Policy/planning, Enforcement/compliance, Waste management Source: FAO, FAOLEX Multi-Material Stewardship (Interim Measures) Regulation (Man. Reg. 39/95). Legislation | Canada | 1995 (2010) Keyword: Waste disposal, Waste management, Waste prevention, Hazardous waste, Packaging/labelling, Special fund, Institution, Research, Data collection/reporting, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Enforcement/compliance Source: FAO, FAOLEX Tire Stewardship Regulation (Man. Reg. 33/95). Legislation | Canada | 1995 (2008) Keyword: Waste disposal, Waste prevention, Waste non-domestic sources, Hazardous waste, Institution, Special fund, Research, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Enforcement/compliance, Waste management Source: FAO, FAOLEX Packaging and Printed Paper Stewardship Regulation (Man. Reg. 195/2008). Legislation | Canada | 2008 (2014) Keyword: Waste management, Waste prevention, Recycling/reuse, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance Source: FAO, FAOLEX Tire Stewardship Regulation, 2006 (Man. Reg. 222/2006). Legislation | Canada | 2006 (2014) Keyword: Waste disposal, Waste prevention, Waste non-domestic sources, Hazardous waste, Data collection/reporting, Enforcement/compliance, Waste management Source: FAO, FAOLEX Household Hazardous Material and Prescribed Material Stewardship Regulation (Man. Reg. 16/2010). Legislation | Canada | 2010 (2014) Keyword: Waste disposal, Waste management, Data collection/reporting, Waste domestic sources, Hazardous substances, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Electrical and Electronic Equipment Stewardship Regulation (Man. Reg. 17/2010). Legislation | Canada | 2010 (2014) Keyword: Waste disposal, Waste non-domestic sources, Waste management, Data collection/reporting, Waste domestic sources, Hazardous substances, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Multi-Material Stewardship (Interim Measures) Regulation (Man Reg. 35/2011). Legislation | Canada | 2011 Keyword: Waste disposal, Waste management Source: FAO, FAOLEX