Waste Minimisation Act 2008

Responsibilities of territorial authorities in relation to waste management and minimisation

42: Territorial authorities to encourage effective and efficient waste management and minimisation

You could also call this:

"Councils must help people reduce and manage waste in their area."

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A territorial authority is responsible for helping you manage waste in your area. They must promote effective and efficient ways to manage and minimise waste within their district. You can find more information about this by looking at the related legislation from 1974.

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41A: Regulations under section 41(1)(e) are confirmable instruments, or

"Some waste rules need to be confirmed by Parliament"

43: Waste management and minimisation plans, or

"Plans to reduce and manage waste in your community"

Part 4Responsibilities of territorial authorities in relation to waste management and minimisation

42Territorial authorities to encourage effective and efficient waste management and minimisation

A territorial authority must promote effective and efficient waste management and minimisation within its district.

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1974 No 66 s 538