The council has certain powers when it comes to collecting and getting rid of rubbish. You can find out what these powers are in a part of the law called section 547 of the Local Government Act 1974. This section was repealed, which means it is no longer part of the law, on 1 July 1992, by section 50 of the Local Government Amendment Act 1992.

The council's powers in respect of refuse collection and disposal service are no longer in effect because section 547 was repealed. You can look at the Local Government Amendment Act 1992 to find out more about the changes that were made. This act changed the law on 1 July 1992.

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546: Council may operate refuse collection and disposal services, or

"Councils can collect and dispose of rubbish, but this rule is no longer used."

548: Use of regional refuse disposal works by local authorities outside region, or

"Rules for councils using rubbish tips outside their area"

Part 31Waste management
Regional refuse collection and disposal

547Powers of council in respect of refuse collection and disposal service (Repealed)

Notes

Section 547: repealed, on 1 July 1992, by section 50 of the Local Government Amendment Act 1992 (1992 No 42).