Section 60: Storage, collection, transfer and disposal of waste

60. Storage, collection, transfer and disposal of waste (1) A local authority shall— (a) implement programmes and put in place mechanisms for waste minimisation, storage, collection and conveyance of waste to waste disposal sites or waste management facilities; (b) ensure that waste is put in appropriate storage receptacles for collection; (c) arrange for the regular collection of waste in its jurisdiction area and transfer to disposal sites or waste management facilities, as appropriate. [Issue 4] L18 – 38 Revised Laws of Mauritius (2) Subject to any requirement imposed under any other enactment, the Minister may, by notice in the Gazette, designate a waste disposal site or a waste management facility for hazardous or non-hazardous waste. (3) Any vehicle used for the conveyance of waste shall be licensed by the Ministry in such manner as may be prescribed. (4) A local authority may, subject to the approval of the Permanent Secretary, facilitate the collection of selected hazardous wastes. (5) All waste collected by, or on behalf of, a local authority shall be the property of the State.