The National Solid Waste Management Act

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This law outlines the general provisions for medical and pharmaceutical waste management in Jamaica. The Water Resources Act outlines the effluent standards for release from waste treatment and incineration facilities. Oversight of these facilities and the byproducts they release is under the regulation of the National Environmental Protection Agency (NEPA).

Applicable countryJamaica
Topic
Subtopics
Medical waste disposal
Effluent wastewater disposal
Original publication1 Apr 2002
Entered into force1 Apr 2002
Latest update1 Apr 2002
Available languages
English The National Solid Waste Management Act