Environment Protection Act 2002

GN No. 208 of 2006
In force: 1st November 2006.

Abstract

This regulation deals with the Environment Protection (Collection, Storage, Treatment, Use and Disposal of Waste Oil).

Under section 3, no person shall treat or dispose of waste oil unless he is a licensee. Under section 4, every generator shall ensure that, within his premises where the waste oil is generated -

(a) waste oil is segregated from, and not contaminated by, other substances such as solvents, pesticides, brake fluid, antifreeze, paint thinner, engine degreasers and cleaners, water or any liquid;

(b) the container used for storing waste oil is easily accessible to the carrier for the purpose of collection;

(c) sufficient absorbent materials are readily available to absorb any waste oil, in case of an accidental spill; and

(d) any container used for storage of waste oil or sludge is labelled in such manner and form as may be approved by the enforcing agency.

Under section 9, no person shall dispose waste oil in a manner that may endanger public health or welfare, or endanger or damage the environment.

Under section 10, any person who contravenes these regulations shall commit an offence. Under section 12, the Environment Protection (Collection, Storage, Treatment, Use and Disposal of Used oil) Regulations 2005 are revoked.

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