SOUTHERN DISTRICT COUNCIL (REFUSE) BYE-LAWS

(sections 44 and 45)

(2nd February, 2018)

ARRANGEMENT OF BYE-LAWS

    BYE-LAWS

    1.    Citation

    2.    Application

    3.    Interpretation

    4.    Accessibility of refuse receptacle

    5.    Responsibility to remove refuse

    6.    Accumulation of refuse

    7.    Deposit of refuse

    8.    Fees for collection of refuse

    9.    Penalties

        SCHEDULE

S. I. 13, 2018.

1.    Citation

    These Bye-laws may be cited as the Southern District Council (Refuse) Bye-Laws.

2.    Application

    These Bye-laws shall apply to all areas within the jurisdiction of the Southern District Council.

3.    Interpretation

    In these Bye-laws, unless the context otherwise requires—

    "authorised officer" means the Council Secretary or any other officer of the Council authorised in writing by the Council Secretary to perform duties under these Bye-laws;

    "Council" means the Southern District Council;

    "designated waste management facility" means a waste management facility identified by the Council as a place where waste shall be deposited for disposal;

    "owner" in relation to immovable property, means the person or his agent receiving the rent or profits of any land or premises from the occupier thereof or any person who occupies or holds land in accordance with the terms of an agreement;

    "premises" includes any yard, field, garden or land, whether enclosed or open;

    "refuse" includes any waste, filth, rubbish, trash, rubble, garbage, excrement, waste product from any source, derelict vehicles or tyres, and any matter which may be offensive, or a nuisance or injurious or dangerous to health or favours the breeding of flies or mosquitoes or harbouring of rodents or substances and any combination thereof which are discarded or accumulated by any person; and