About The Programme
  TThe National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) was established in April 2002, following the enactment of the National Solid Waste Management Act in 2001. Since its inception, the National Solid Waste Management Authority has been serving the entire island of Jamaica and its populace; providing timely, efficient solid waste management services across the island in order to safeguard public health while helping to create an environment befitting for all to enjoy and preserve.

With the introduction of the new Fixed Penalty Notice, the NSWMA has now been given the authority to ticket and charge offenders with fines as high as $10,000 per violation – a move which will no doubt help us to combat the growing problem or littering and illegal dumping.


How will the Act be enforced?
We will be aggressively pursuing persons who violate the Act. The following are Authorised Officers who may issue tickets and fines to violators:

  • Any person appointed as a Traffic Warden
  • A person appointed as an authorized officer under the
    National Resources Conservation Regulations, or
    appointed by the Minister under the National
    Resources Conservation Authority Act
  • A public health officer
  • Any member of the Jamaica Constabulary Force or the
    Island Special Constabulary Force
  • Authorised Officers under the NSWM Act
  • An Inspector
  • Any other person acting in aid of such person acting in
    the execution of his office or duty

 
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