Cap. 132BK 《公眾潔淨及防止妨擾規例》Public Cleansing and Prevention of Nuisances Regulation

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版本日期: 2023-10-22

Cap. 132BJ

Cap. 132BL

Public Cleansing and Prevention of Nuisances Regulation

(78 of 1999 s. 7)

(Cap. 132, section 15)

[18 August 1972]

(Format changes—E.R. 1 of 2022)

Part I — Preliminary

1.

(Repealed 78 of 1999 s. 7)

2.

(Repealed 78 of 1999 s. 7)

3. Interpretation

In this Regulation unless the context otherwise requires— (78 of 1999 s. 7)

common parts (公用部分) in relation to a building means those parts of a building which are specified in the First Schedule, unless such parts have been specified or designated in an instrument registered in the Land Registry as being for the exclusive use, occupation or enjoyment of an owner or occupier; (8 of 1993 s. 30) dangerous waste (危險廢物) means any waste of a kind specified in the Second Schedule; (8 of 1980 s. 37) Director (署長) means the Director of Food and Environmental Hygiene; (78 of 1999 s. 7) drive (駕駛) includes pull and push; driver (司機) means, in relation to a motor vehicle, any person who is in charge of or assisting in the control of such vehicle; invalid carriage (傷殘者車輛) has the same meaning as it has in the Road Traffic Ordinance (Cap. 374); (L.N. 100 of 1983) motor cycle (電單車) has the same meaning as it has in the Road Traffic Ordinance (Cap. 374); (L.N. 100 of 1983) motor tricycle (機動三輪車) has the same meaning as it has in the Road Traffic Ordinance (Cap. 374); (L.N. 100 of 1983) motor vehicle (汽車) means any mechanically propelled vehicle; private car (私家車) means a private car referred to in section 2 of the Road Traffic Ordinance (Cap. 374) but does not include a private car in respect of which a hire car permit issued under regulation 14, 16 or 17 of the Road Traffic (Public Service Vehicles) Regulations (Cap. 374 sub. leg. D) in force; (L.N. 100 of 1983; E.R. 1 of 2022) public waste collection loader (公眾廢物裝載人員) means a person who is employed in a public waste collection service; (78 of 1999 s. 7) public waste collection service (公眾廢物收集服務) means a service for waste collection, storage or removal provided by the Director or a contractor; (78 of 1999 s. 7) public waste collection vehicle (公眾廢物收集車) means a vehicle which is used in a public waste collection service; (78 of 1999 s. 7) registered owner (登記車主) means, in relation to a motor vehicle, the person in whose name the motor vehicle is registered in accordance with the Road Traffic Ordinance (Cap. 374); (79 of 1979 s. 2) specified vehicle (指明車輛) means any vehicle of a kind specified in the Third Schedule; (L.N. 100 of 1983) street (街道) includes any gutter, surface channel and grass verge adjoining or forming part of any street; waste collection point (廢物收集站) means any place at which the Director, or a person authorized in his behalf, provides services for the storage or removal of waste. (78 of 1999 s. 7)

(L.N. 401 of 1981; 78 of 1999 s. 7)

Part II — Prevention of Nuisances in Streets and Public Places

4. Dumping of litter in public places

(1)

No person shall deposit or cause or permit to be deposited any litter or waste on or in—

(a)

any street or public place;

(b)

the common parts of any building;

(c)

any watercourse, stream, channel, ditch or reservoir;

(d)

any Government property except with the consent of a public officer; or

(e)

any land except with the consent of the owner of the land. (L.N. 401 of 1981)

(2)

If any litter or waste is deposited from a window, balcony, verandah or roof top of any premises or part of any premises in contravention of subsection (1), the occupier of such premises or part thereof shall be guilty of an offence unless he proves that the contravention was committed by a person who is not a member of his family nor employed by him. (L.N. 401 of 1981)

(3)

If a contravention of subsection (2) is committed, it shall be no defence for the occupier to prove that the contravention was committed without his consent or knowledge.

(4)

No offence under subsection (1)(c) is committed by a person who makes a discharge or deposit under and in accordance with a licence under the Water Pollution Control Ordinance (Cap. 358). (41 of 1980 s. 50; 67 of 1990 s. 23)

(78 of 1999 s. 7)

5. Occupier of premises required to keep surroundings clean

(1)

If any litter or waste is found—

(a)

in a street or public place, within 6 m of any premises fronting, adjoining or abutting on such street or public place and having direct access thereto; or (L.N. 89 of 1979)

(b)

in any common part of a building as is specified in paragraphs 4 and 6 of the First Schedule, within 6 m of any premises fronting, adjoining or abutting on such common part and having direct access thereto, (L.N. 89 of 1979)

a public officer authorized in writing in that behalf by the Director may by notice in writing served on the occupier of such premises, require him to remove therefrom the litter or waste within one hour or such longer period as may be specified in the notice. (L.N. 401 of 1981)

(2)

If any litter or waste is found in any common part of a building other than a part specified in paragraphs 4 and 6 of the First Schedule, a public officer authorized in writing in that behalf by the Director may by notice in writing served on—

(a)

the person responsible for the management or cleansing of the building; or

(b)

if there is no such person or such person cannot be found or ascertained, the owner or occupier of the building,

require him to remove therefrom the litter or waste within one hour or such longer period as may be specified in the notice. (L.N. 161 of 1973; L.N. 401 of 1981)

(3)

A notice under subsection (1) or (2) may also require the person on whom it is served—

(a)

to clean the area or common part of a building specified therein to the satisfaction of the public officer serving the notice within such period as may be prescribed in the notice; and

(b)

thereafter to keep such area or common part of a building clean to the satisfaction of the public officer serving the notice for such period not exceeding 30 days, as may be prescribed in the notice. (L.N. 161 of 1973)

(4)

Without prejudice to section 23(1), if a notice served in accordance with subsection (1) or (2) of this section is not complied with within or for the periods specified therein—

(a)

the litter or waste to which the notice refers shall become the property of the Government and may be removed and destroyed or otherwise disposed of by the Director who may cause the area or common part of a building in which it was found to be cleaned; and (L.N. 401 of 1981; 59 of 2000 s. 3)

(b)

the person on whom the notice was served, if convicted of failing to comply with the notice, may, in addition to any other penalty imposed, be ordered by the court to pay the whole or part of the expenses incurred by the Director under paragraph (a) of this subsection. (L.N. 161 of 1973)

(78 of 1999 s. 7)

6. Cleaning carpets etc. in street

No person shall beat, shake, sweep, brush or cleanse in any street or public place any carpet, rug, mat or any other material retaining dirt or dust.

7. Deposit of litter capable of causing fire

No person shall deposit or cause or permit to be deposited in a container provided by the Director for the reception of litter anything which is capable of igniting the container or any of the contents thereof.

(L.N. 401 of 1981; 78 of 1999 s. 7)

8. Obeying calls of nature

(1)

No person shall obey the call of nature—

(a)

in any street, public place or place exposed to the public view; or

(b)

in any common part of a building other than a toilet or water closet.

(2)

No person having the care or custody of any child under 12 years of age shall permit, without reasonable cause, such child to obey the call of nature—

(a)

in any street, public area or place exposed to the public view; or

(b)

in any common part of a building other than a toilet or water closet.

(L.N. 161 of 1973)

8A. Spitting

(1)

No person shall spit in or into—

(a)

any street or public place; or

(b)

any common part of a building other than a toilet or water closet.

(2)

No person having the custody or care of any child under 12 years of age shall permit, without reasonable cause, such child to spit in or into—

(a)

any street or public place; or

(b)

any common part of a building other than a toilet or water closet.

(L.N. 161 of 1973)

9. Carrying of mud etc. onto any street

(1)

No person shall drive or use, or cause or permit to be driven or used, any cart, vehicle or motor vehicle, or any agricultural implement or machine in any street or public place unless—

(a)

any material likely to result in littering or injuring the surface of the street or public place, which is adhering to the wheels, framework or body thereof, has been previously removed therefrom so far as is reasonably practicable; and (L.N. 161 of 1973; L.N. 401 of 1981)

(b)

any load likely to result in littering or injuring the surface of the street or public place, which is carried thereon is so secure and packed that no part or content thereof may fall, escape or be blown therefrom, onto the street or public place. (L.N. 161 of 1973)

(2)

Subject to subsection (4), if a contravention of subsection (1) is committed by means of a motor vehicle, the registered owner or hirer of the motor vehicle at the time when the contravention was committed shall be guilty of an offence unless he proves that at the time of the contravention the motor vehicle had been taken and driven away without his consent by a person other than a driver employed by him or was stolen. (L.N. 401 of 1981)

(3)

Save as provided in subsection (2), it shall be no defence for the registered owner or hirer to prove that— (L.N. 401 of 1981)

(a)

at the time of the contravention the motor vehicle was driven by or was in the charge of a person other than the registered owner or hirer; or (L.N. 401 of 1981)

(b)

the contravention was committed without his knowledge or consent; or

(c)

the person who committed the offence under subsection (1) has not been prosecuted. (L.N. 401 of 1981)

(4)

If a contravention of subsection (1) is committed by means of a motor vehicle owned by the State, the driver of the motor vehicle at the time of the contravention shall be guilty of an offence. (59 of 2000 s. 3)

(78 of 1999 s. 7)

9A. Littering from specified vehicles

(1)

No person shall deposit or cause or permit to be deposited from any specified vehicle, whether stationary or not, any litter or waste on or in— (L.N. 100 of 1983)

(a)

any street or public place;

(b)

the common parts of any building;

(c)

any watercourse, stream, channel, ditch or reservoir;

(d)

any Government property except with the consent of a public officer; or

(e)

any land except with the consent of the owner of the land.

(2)

Subject to subsection (4), if any litter or waste is deposited from any specified vehicle in contravention of subsection (1), the registered owner or hirer of the specified vehicle at the time when the contravention was committed shall be guilty of an offence unless he proves that at the time of the contravention the specified vehicle had been taken and driven away without his consent by a person other than a driver employed by him or was stolen. (L.N. 100 of 1983)

(3)

Save as provided in subsection (2), it shall be no defence for the registered owner or hirer to prove that—

(a)

at the time of the contravention the specified vehicle was driven by or was in the charge of a person other than the registered owner or hirer; or (L.N. 100 of 1983)

(b)

the contravention was committed without his knowledge or consent; or

(c)

the person who committed the offence under subsection (1) has not been prosecuted,

but he shall not be convicted if he proves that the commission of the offence was due to an accident or some other cause beyond his control and that he took all reasonable precautions and exercised all due diligence to prevent the commission of the offence.

(4)

If a contravention of subsection (1) is committed by means of a specified vehicle owned by the State, the driver of the specified vehicle at the time of the contravention shall be guilty of an offence. (L.N. 100 of 1983; 59 of 2000 s. 3)

(5)

(L.N. 401 of 1981; 78 of 1999 s. 7)

10. Dumping of corpses or carcasses

No person shall, without lawful authority or reasonable excuse, place or cause to be placed, any corpse or carcass, or any part thereof on or in—

(a)

any street or public place;

(b)

the common parts of any building;

(c)

any watercourse, stream, channel, ditch or reservoir or the waters of Hong Kong;

(d)

any Government property except with the consent of a public officer.

11. Raking and picking over waste deposited etc.

No person shall, without lawful authority or reasonable excuse, rake, pick over or grub in any waste deposited in any place, or remove or scatter any waste so deposited.

(8 of 1980 s. 37)

12. Prevention of litter from falling when conveyed through streets

Any person conveying any litter in or through any street or public place shall— (L.N. 161 of 1973)

(a)

convey the same in containers suitably covered so as to prevent—

(i)

access of flies to the contents thereof; and

(ii)

the spilling therefrom of any of the contents;

(b)

take all necessary precautions to prevent the same from falling onto any street or public place; and

(c)

if any of the same has so fallen, forthwith clean the place on which it falls.

13. Prevention of fouling of street by dog faeces or urine

(1)

No person in charge of a dog shall allow the dog to deposit—

(a)

any of its faeces in the common parts of a building or in any street or public place; or

(b)

any urine in the common parts of a building,

except in an area set aside as a latrine area for dogs. (L.N. 317 of 1977)

(2)

For the purposes of subsection (1), the owner of the dog shall be presumed to be the person in charge of it unless he proves that at the time of the contravention the dog was in the charge of a person who was neither a member of his family nor employed by him. (L.N. 161 of 1973)

(2A)

It shall be no defence to a charge under subsection (1) for the owner of the dog to prove that the contravention was committed without his consent or knowledge. (L.N. 161 of 1973)

(3)

It shall not be a contravention of this section where a dog deposits—

(a)

any of its faeces in the common parts of a building or in any street or public place; or

(b)

any urine in the common parts of a building,

if the person in charge of the dog, before leaving the place where such faeces or urine has been deposited, removes the said faeces or urine and cleans the place where it was deposited. (L.N. 317 of 1977)

(78 of 1999 s. 7)

14. Removal of offensive or noxious matter or liquid through streets etc.

(1)

Save with the permission of the Director, no person shall remove or carry, or cause to be removed or carried, through any street or public place any excretal matter, pigwash, manure or other offensive or noxious matter or liquid of whatever description unless— (78 of 1999 s. 7)

(a)

the removal or carriage is effected in a receptacle, vehicle or vessel properly constructed of impervious material and covered with a close fitting lid so as to prevent the escape therefrom of any of the contents or any stench;

(b)

in the case of removal or carriage of excretal matter, such removal or carriage is effected between the hours of midnight and 6 a.m.; and

(c)

in the case of the removal or carriage of pigwash, such removal or carriage is effected between the hours of midnight and 9 a.m.

(2)

No person shall deposit or cause or permit to be deposited any pigwash in or into— (L.N. 401 of 1981)

(a)

any public place; or

(b)

any gully, nullah, watercourse, stream, drain, sewer or inlet thereto. (L.N. 161 of 1973)

(3)

If, in the course of its removal or carriage through any street or public place, any excretal matter, pigwash, manure or offensive or noxious matter or liquid has been dropped or spilt, the person who has caused or allowed it to be dropped or spilt shall immediately cause the place on which it was dropped or spilt to be cleansed thereof.

15. Children under the age of 16 not to be employed to carry waste

No person shall employ, for gain or otherwise, a child under the age of 16 years to convey in or through any street or public place waste of any kind except such household waste as emanates from the household of which the child is a member.

(8 of 1980 s. 37)

Part III — Disposal of Household Waste

(8 of 1980 s. 37)

16. Removal of household waste

The occupier of any premises or part of any premises shall, at least once every 24 hours, save in the case of a typhoon or other exceptional circumstances, remove from the premises or part thereof, in the manner provided under this Part, all household waste accumulated therein.

(8 of 1980 s. 37)

17. Duty of occupier where waste chute is provided

The occupier of any premises or part of any premises in which a waste chute is provided shall—

(a)

if the waste chute is in use, tip or cause to be tipped all household waste into the hopper provided therefor in the chute; or

(b)

if the waste chute is not in use or unserviceable, dispose of all household waste in the manner provided by section 19.

(8 of 1980 s. 37; 78 of 1999 s. 7)

18. Duty of owner of waste chute

(1)

If a waste chute is provided in any premises, the owner of the premises or, if the waste chute is in separate ownership, the owner of the waste chute, shall—

(a)

at all times, maintain the shaft, hopper, storage chamber and surrounds in a clean condition and take all other necessary precautions to prevent any nuisance arising therefrom;

(b)

provide, and use at the chute, portable waste storage containers of sufficient capacity to receive the waste tipped into the chute and made of such material and to such specifications as the Director may approve; and

(c)

each day—

(i)

remove or cause to be removed to such incineration plant or waste dump as the Director may allocate for the purpose all the waste tipped into the chute; or

(ii)

deposit or cause to be deposited in a public waste collection vehicle all the waste tipped into the chute if the portable waste storage container referred to in paragraph (b) receiving the waste does not exceed 100L capacity. (L.N. 89 of 1979; L.N. 307 of 1998)

(2)

If a waste chute is provided with an incinerator as part of the installation, subsection (1)(c) shall apply to the incombustible residue after incineration of the waste as if such incombustible residue were ordinary household waste.

(3)

Where the Director, by agreement with the owner of any premises in which a waste chute is provided or, if the waste chute is in separate ownership, by agreement with the owner of the waste chute, undertakes to effect the removal of waste from such chute—

(a)

subsection (1)(c) shall not apply; and

(b)

such agreement shall be subject to such terms and conditions as the Director may think fit.

(4)

Without prejudice to the generality of the provisions of subsection (3)(b), the following matters shall be deemed to be conditions of such agreement unless the parties thereto expressly agree to the contrary—

(a)

all waste storage containers shall be constructed of such material and shall be of such design and capacity as the Director shall approve, and shall be maintained at all times in good repair and serviceable condition to the satisfaction of the Director;

(b)

each waste storage container shall be kept in a storage chamber, and shall be so seated as to be capable of easy removal therefrom by means of a wheeled under-carriage or other device approved by the Director;

(c)

save as otherwise required for cleaning or repair each storage chamber shall be kept locked and shall be opened only at such times as may be required for clearance of the waste storage containers by the public waste collection service or by a public officer authorized in writing in that behalf by the Director for the purpose of inspection; and

(d)

there shall be provided and maintained for the use of public waste collection vehicles a clear and sufficient means of access to each storage chamber at all times at which such vehicles call for the purpose of collecting waste.

(8 of 1980 s. 37; 78 of 1999 s. 7)

19. Duty of occupier where waste chute is not provided

(1)

The occupier of any premises or part of any premises in which no waste chute is provided, shall— (8 of 1980 s. 37)

(a)

provide a sufficient number of dustbins;

(b)

put in the dustbins all household waste accumulated from such premises or such part thereof during each period of 24 hours. (8 of 1980 s. 37)

(2)

Every dustbin provided shall be—

(a)

constructed of strong impervious material;

(b)

cylindrical in shape, or tapered towards the bottom, with smooth internal surfaces;

(c)

fitted with handles in such a manner that the bin may easily be lifted by hand;

(d)

provided with a close fitting lid or cover so as to prevent the emission of dust or stench therefrom and the access thereto of flies;

(e)

of a capacity not exceeding 100L and not less than 30L; and (L.N. 89 of 1979)

(f)

generally made to the satisfaction of the Director.

(3)

Notwithstanding subsection (2), any receptacle intended for the storage of waste, for which receptacle approval in writing has been obtained from the Director, may be used as a dustbin. (8 of 1980 s. 37)

(4)

The occupier of any premises or part of any premises in which no waste chute is provided shall—

(a)

at all times maintain every dustbin provided by him in good repair and in a clean condition to the satisfaction of the Director;

(b)

keep every dustbin provided by him covered except when required to be opened for the purpose of using it; and

(c)

at least once in every 24 hours, deliver or cause to be delivered to a public waste collection loader at a public waste collection vehicle all the contents of every dustbin provided by him. (8 of 1980 s. 37)

(5)

If no public waste collection service is provided, the occupier referred to in subsection (4) shall dispose of the contents of the dustbin referred to in that subsection in a manner directed by the Director—

(a)

by a notice posted by him; or

(b)

in any other manner. (78 of 1999 s. 7)

(78 of 1999 s. 7)

20. Waste containers not to remain in street or public place

No person shall, without reasonable excuse, permit a dustbin or receptacle containing waste of any kind to remain in a street or public place for a period exceeding 10 minutes whilst awaiting the arrival of a public waste collection vehicle or any other waste collection vehicle.

(8 of 1980 s. 37; 78 of 1999 s. 7)

Part IV — Dangerous Waste and Trade Waste

(8 of 1980 s. 37)

21. Dangerous waste not to be put into waste chute

No person shall—

(a)

tip or cause to be tipped into the hopper provided in a waste chute; or

(b)

put or cause to be put into a waste chute or into a dustbin for household waste,

any dangerous waste or any liquid.

(8 of 1980 s. 37)

22. Disposal of dangerous or trade waste

(1)

The occupier of any premises or part of any premises in which there is any dangerous waste or in which there is any trade waste which exceeds 100L in quantity shall, before any such waste is disposed of, inform the Director without delay of any arrangement made by him for the disposal of the waste. (L.N. 89 of 1979)

(2)

The Director when so informed shall—

(a)

if he is satisfied that the arrangement is proper and adequate, approve the arrangement and inform the occupier in writing that he may dispose of the waste in accordance with the approved arrangement; or

(b)

if he is not satisfied that the arrangement is proper and adequate, direct the occupier to dispose of the waste in such manner as he may direct.

(3)

Notwithstanding subsections (1) and (2), any trade waste not exceeding 100L in quantity, may, with the consent of the Director, be disposed of— (L.N. 89 of 1979)

(a)

if a waste chute is provided in the premises, by putting it into the waste chute; or

(b)

if no waste chute is provided in the premises, by putting it into dustbins.

(4)

No person shall dispose of any dangerous waste or trade waste otherwise than in accordance with this section.

(8 of 1980 s. 37; 78 of 1999 s. 7)

Part V — Offences and Miscellaneous

23. Offences and penalties

(1)

Any person who—

(a)

contravenes section 6, 7, 8, 8A(2), 11, 13(1)(b), 14, 15, 20, 21 or 22(4); (L.N. 161 of 1973; L.N. 401 of 1981; 23 of 2023 s. 3)

(b)

fails to comply with section 12, 16, 17, 18, 19 or 22(1); or (L.N. 161 of 1973)

(c)

fails to comply with a notice under section 5(1) or (2), (L.N. 161 of 1973)

shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable to—

(i)

a fine at level 2 on the first conviction; and

(ii)

a fine at level 3 on the second or subsequent conviction.

(1A)

Any person who contravenes section 4(1), 9(1), 9A(1) or 10 shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable to a fine at level 4 and to imprisonment for 6 months. (L.N. 401 of 1981)

(2)

If any person is guilty of an offence under section 4(2), 9(2), 9(4), 9A(2) or 9A(4) he shall be liable to a fine at level 4 and to imprisonment for 6 months. (L.N. 401 of 1981)

(2A)

A person who contravenes section 8A(1) commits an offence and is liable—

(a)

on a first conviction—to a fine at level 3; and

(b)

on each subsequent conviction—to a fine at level 4. (23 of 2023 s. 3)

(2B)

A person who contravenes section 13(1)(a) commits an offence and is liable—

(a)

on a first conviction—to a fine at level 3; and

(b)

on each subsequent conviction—to a fine at level 4. (23 of 2023 s. 3)

(3)

If a person is guilty of an offence under any provision of this Regulation and that offence is a continuing offence, such person shall, in addition to any penalties which may be imposed under subsection (1), (1A), (2), (2A) or (2B), be liable to a fine of $300 for each day during which the offence has continued. (23 of 2023 s. 3)

(L.N. 309 of 1987; L.N. 177 of 1996; 78 of 1999 s. 7)

24. Saving

Subject to the provisions of section 15, nothing contained in this Regulation shall be construed so as to prevent any person conveying, either for himself or for any other person, waste of any kind from any premises or place to any waste collection point.

(8 of 1980 s. 37; 78 of 1999 s. 7)

25. Name in which proceedings for offences may be brought

Without prejudice to the provisions of any other enactment relating to the prosecution of criminal offences and without prejudice to the powers of the Secretary for Justice in relation to the prosecution of such offences, prosecutions for an offence under any of the provisions of this Regulation may be brought in the name of the Director.

(L.N. 362 of 1997; 78 of 1999 s. 7)

26. Regulation not to apply to waste containing radioactive substance

(1)

The provisions of this Regulation shall not apply to any waste which contains any radioactive substances. (8 of 1980 s. 37)

(2) For the purposes of subsection (1), the expression radioactive substance (放射性物質) means any substance consisting of or containing any radioactive chemical element.

(78 of 1999 s. 7)

First Schedule — Common Parts of a Building

[ss. 3 & 5](78 of 1999 s. 7)

1.

The roofs, chimneys, gables

2.

Water tanks, wells, sewers, drains, soil pipes, waste pipes, channels, water-courses, gutters, ducts, downpipes

3.

Cellars, toilets, water closets, wash houses, bathhouses and kitchens which are in common use by the occupiers of the building

4.

Ledges, yards, courtyards

5.

Compounds, garages, carparks, car ports and lanes

6.

Passageways, corridors, staircases, landings, light wells

7.

Staircase window frames and glazing, hatchways, roofways and outlets to the roofs and doors and gates giving access thereto

8.

Lifts, escalators, lift shafts and the housing of machinery and apparatus used in connexion therewith

(E.R. 1 of 2022)

Second Schedule — Dangerous Waste

[s. 3](78 of 1999 s. 7)

(8 of 1980 s. 37)

Item	Substances	Description
1.	Explosive substances	Discarded or defective cases containing gunpowder or potassium chlorate used in the manufacture of fireworks, sweepings of sulphur used in the manufacture of matches, or any other explosive substances
2.	Strong supporters of combustion	Cotton or woollen waste arising from textile industries, polystyrene flakes or powder arising from plastic button industries and scrap rubber arising from the rubber industry
3.	Corrosive wastes	Acid wastes arising from the manufacture of acids, acid wastes (including chromic acid and caustic soda) arising from electroplating, acid wastes arising from textile bleaching and dyeing and acid wastes arising from the manufacture of enamel and light metalware
4.	Poisonous substances	Potassium cyanide used in electroplating, arsenic used in leather tanning, lead used in battery construction, type founding and type setting and manganese used in the manufacture of enamel
5.	Substances giving off inflammable vapour	Tar and tar distillates arising from oil installations, petrol solution used in the manufacture of rubber shoes, amyl acetate solutions and ethyl acetate solutions used in the manufacture of artificial pearls and thinners used in the manufacture of paint and lacquer
6.	Substances rendered dangerous by interaction with water	Calcium carbide used in acetylene generation
7.	Compressed gases	Compressed gases used in the manufacture of fluorescent and neon tubes and of bottled gases

(E.R. 1 of 2022)

Third Schedule — Specified Vehicles

[s. 3](78 of 1999 s. 7)

1.

Goods vehicle

2.

Invalid carriage

3.

Motor cycle

4.

Motor tricycle

5.

Private car

(L.N. 100 of 1983; E.R. 1 of 2022)