Interpretation

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, “Authority” means the Solid Waste Management Authority established in accordance with this Act; “Board” means the Board of Directors of the Authority constituted in accordance with this Act; “Chairperson” means the Chairperson of the Board; “construction waste material” includes waste building material from construction, alteration and remodelling building or structure of any kind, such as lumber, concrete, steel roofing, etc.; “director” means a director of the Authority; “financial year” means the period of twelve months ending on the thirty- first day of March, inclusive; “functions” includes powers and duties; 6 “garbage” includes waste food, vegetables, fruits, meats and other putrescible matter; “Minister” means the Minister for the time being responsible for pollution control, unless otherwise specified; “refuse” includes waste paper, bottles, cans, boxes, yard clippings and trash; “secretary” means the secretary to the Board; “service area” means such area of the country as may from time to time be declared by the Authority with the approval of the Minister to be provided with solid waste collection service pursuant to this Act; “solid waste” includes garbage and refuse but shall not include derelict vehicles, construction waste material, limbs of trees, soil, lumber, packaging materials and chemical by-products; “Vice-Chairperson” means the Vice-Chairperson of the Board.