Meaning of polluter pays principle

Current

(1)

The polluter pays principle is the principle that all costs associated with the management of waste should be borne by the persons who generated the waste.

(2)

The costs associated with the management of waste may include the costs of—

(a)

minimising the amount of waste generated; and

(b)

containing, treating and disposing of waste; and

(c)

rectifying environmental harm caused by waste.

This Act’s bill:Explanatory memorandum Second reading speech

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10 Meaning of polluter pays principle