Environmental Management and Pollution Control (Waste Management) Regulations 2020
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Environmental Management and Pollution Control (Waste Management) Regulations 2020
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(1) A facility operator must not receive any of the following wastes at a facility:
(a) hot ash;
(b) material that is burning or smouldering;
(c) material that is likely to combust spontaneously;
(d) an explosive;
(e) live ammunition.
Penalty: Fine not exceeding 50 penalty units.
(2) Subregulation (1) does not apply in relation to a waste referred to in that subregulation, if the waste is received –
(a) under and in accordance with a relevant authority; or
(b) in accordance with an approved management method that applies to the receiving of the waste at a facility.
(3) A person must not set fire to, or burn, waste at a facility otherwise than under a relevant authority.
Penalty: Fine not exceeding 50 penalty units.
(4) A person must not, without the approval of the owner of the facility, the facility operator or the Director –
(a) enter a facility for any purpose otherwise than to deposit waste; or
(b) remain on a facility after depositing waste; or
(c) interfere with, or remove waste from, a facility.
Penalty: Fine not exceeding 20 penalty units.