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Health Act 1956

Powers and duties of local authorities - Refuse and sanitary services

36: Local authorities to make provision for removal of refuse, etc

You could also call this:

"Councils must collect and get rid of rubbish to keep communities clean and healthy."

The law says local authorities must make sure rubbish and other waste are removed. You live in an area with a local authority that is responsible for keeping your community clean. Local authorities have a role in keeping their areas clean and healthy by dealing with rubbish and waste.

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Part 2Powers and duties of local authorities
Refuse and sanitary services

36Local authorities to make provision for removal of refuse, etc (Repealed)

    Notes
    • Section 36: repealed, on , by section 9(1) of the Local Government Amendment Act 1979 (1979 No 59).