PUBLIC CLEANSING AND PREVENTION OF NUISANCES REGULATION
Gazette Number:
L.N. 320 of 1999
Section:
19
Heading:
Duty of occupier where waste chute is not provided
Version Date:
01/01/2000
(1) The occupier of any premises or part of any premises in which no waste chute is provided, shall- (8 of 1980 s. 37)
(a) provide a sufficient number of dustbins;
(b) put in the dustbins all household waste accumulated from such premises or such part thereof during each period of 24 hours. (8 of 1980 s. 37)
(2) Every dustbin provided shall be-
(a) constructed of strong impervious material;
(b) cylindrical in shape, or tapered towards the bottom, with smooth internal surfaces;
(c) fitted with handles in such a manner that the bin may easily be lifted by hand;
(d) provided with a close fitting lid or cover so as to prevent the emission of dust or stench therefrom and the access thereto of flies;
(e) of a capacity not exceeding 100L and not less than 30L; and (L.N. 89 of 1979)
(f) generally made to the satisfaction of the Director.
(3) Notwithstanding subsection (2), any receptacle intended for the storage of waste, for which receptacle approval in writing has been obtained from the Director, may be used as a dustbin. (8 of 1980 s. 37)
(4) The occupier of any premises or part of any premises in which no waste chute is provided shall-
(a) at all times maintain every dustbin provided by him in good repair and in a clean condition to the satisfaction of the Director;
(b) keep every dustbin provided by him covered except when required to be opened for the purpose of using it; and
(c) at least once in every 24 hours, deliver or cause to be delivered to a public waste collection loader at a public waste collection vehicle all the contents of every dustbin provided by him. (8 of 1980 s. 37)
(5) If no public waste collection service is provided, the occupier referred to in subsection (4) shall dispose of the contents of the dustbin referred to in that subsection in a manner directed by the Director-
(a) by a notice posted by him; or
(b) in any other manner. (78 of 1999 s. 7)