Section 6

to propose, after taking into consideration the recommendation from the Corporation, policies, plans and strategies in respect of solid waste and public cleansing management to the Minister;

to formulate, after taking into consideration the recommendation from the Corporation, plans for solid waste management including the location, type and size of new treatment facilities, the coverage areas of the solid waste management facilities, the solid waste management schemes to supply controlled solid waste to the solid waste management facilities and the timescale for the implementation of the plans;

to set, after taking into consideration the recommendation from the Corporation, standards, specifications and codes of practice relating to any aspect of solid waste management services and public cleansing management services;

to exercise the regulatory functions specified in this Act and any regulations made under this Act;

to grant licences and approvals under this Act; and

to carry out such other activities for the purpose of carrying out, or in connection with, the performance of his functions under this Act.

The Director General shall have all such powers as may be necessary for, or in connection with, or incidental to, the performance of his functions under this Act.

Act 672

Power of Minister to give directions