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(1) The objects of this Chapter are—
(a) to minimise litter and waste disposal by encouraging the management of waste in accordance with the waste management hierarchy; and
(b) to promote waste reduction, resource recovery and resource efficiency; and
(c) to minimise the impact on human health and the environment from waste generation and waste disposal.
(2) It is the intention of the Parliament that in the administration of this Chapter regard should be given to the objects of this Chapter.
Pt 6.3 (Headings and ss 112–132) inserted by No. 39/2018 s. 7 (as amended by Nos 27/2019 ss 12−30, 3/2020 ss 42–44, 47/2020 s. 26).
Part 6.3—Litter and other waste
Division 1—Preliminary matters
S. 112 inserted by No. 39/2018 s. 7 (as amended by Nos 27/2019 ss 12−30, 3/2020 ss 42–44, 47/2020 s. 26).