Environment Conservation Act, 1989 (Act No. 73 of 1989)

Part IV : Control of Environmental Pollution

19. Prohibition of littering
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1)No person shall discard, dump or leave any litter on any land or water surface, street, road or site in or on any place to which the public has access, except in a container or at a place which has been specially indicated, provided or set apart for such purpose.

 

2)Every person or authority in control of or responsible for the maintenance of any place to which the public has access shall at all times ensure that containers or places are provided which will normally be adequate and suitable for the discarding of litter by the public.