The purpose of this Ordinance is to regulate the production, collection, storage and disposal of waste. A waste disposal plan shall be approved by the Governor in Council and shall contain: arrangements made or proposed to be made for the collection and disposal of all solid and semi-solid wastes other than those which may be discharged into the atmosphere; all existing and proposed waste disposal sites; and the methods of waste disposal used. The Ordinance provides for the issuance of licences for the collection and disposal of household waste, street waste, trade waste, livestock and animal waste, chemical waste, etc. The text further includes provisions on: the control of livestock waste; pollution arising from livestock waste; disposal of waste; control of movement of waste into and out of Hong Kong; apllication for and grant of licences; powers of authorized officers; etc.
中国香港特区 · 1980-01-01