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Obligatory Waste Treatment in Costa Rica
Source: prensalibre.co.cr
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
In February 2011 the "Ordinary Solid Waste Management Regulation" will come into force.
Regional authorities, businesses and the general population have six months to take any measures necessary to comply with the new regulation which seeks to prevent pollution and reduce pressure on Costa Rica's natural resources.
"According to the new law, authorities must 'provide containers or refuse collection facilities that enable solid waste to be collected and valued,' as well as collaborate in the implementation of public education programs to promote a culture of separated waste collection and clean public spaces as part of an integrated solid waste management system," reports Prensalibre.cr.