Status of Ratification/Accession/Acceptance/Approval:
05.05.1998 (a)
Ratification/Acceptance of the Amendment to the Basel Convention:
Not yet as of 20.11.2002
Competent Authority
Focal Point
Chief Environmental Health Officer
Environmental Health Department
Ministry of Health
Government Headquarters, Roseau
Tel: (767) 448-2401 ext: 3468
Fax: (767) 448-6086
E-mail: environhealth@cwdom.dm
Same as the Competent Authority
National Definition
“Waste” is defined by the Solid Waste Management Act, 2002.
“Hazardous waste” is defined by the Solid Waste Management Act, 2002, schedule containing Annex I and III of the Basel Convention.
There are no wastes defined as, or considered to be hazardous wastes by national legislation in accordance with Art. 1, para 1(b) of the Basel Convention.
In Dominica there are no wastes other than those pursuant to Art. 1 (1)a and/or Art. 1 (1)b of the Basel Convention that require special consideration when subjected to transboundary movement.
Data* on the Generation and Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes** and Other Wastes*** in 2000 (as reported)
Quantities (in metric tonnes)
Generation
Total amount of hazardous wastesgenerated
No data
Total amount of other wastesgenerated
No data
Transboundary Movement
Total amount of hazardous wastesand other wastesexported
No export
Total amount of hazardous wastesand other wastesimported
No import
*Figures are rounded to the nearest integer.
** Covers wastes under Art. 1 (1)a (Annex I: Y1-Y45) and Art. 1 (1)b.
*** Covers wastes under (Annex II: Y46-Y47).
Restrictions on Transboundary Movement
Amendment to the Basel Convention
The amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1) has not been implemented in Dominica.
Restrictions on export for final disposal
Dominica restricts the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal. The relevant legislation is the Solid Waste Management Act, 2002.
Restrictions on export for recovery
Dominica has no restrictions on the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery.
Restrictions on import for final disposal and for recovery
Dominica restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery. The relevant legislation is the Solid Waste Management Act, 2002.
Restrictions on transit
Dominica restricts the transit of hazardous wastes and other wastes. The relevant legislation is the Solid Waste Management Act, 2002.
Reduction and/or Elimination of Hazardous Waste Generation
National strategies/policies
Introduction of organic farming. Restriction on the importation of pesticides and other chemicals through a licensing regime. Substitution of more hazardous chemicals with less hazardous ones.
Legislation, regulations and guidelines
Solid Waste Management Act (2000), Environmental Health Services Act (1998), Litter Act (1990), Pesticides Control Act (1974), Water and Sewerage Act (1989), Marine Pollution Management Act (2002).
Economic instruments/ initiatives
Environmental Levy.
Measures taken by industries/waste generators
None.
Transboundary Movement Reduction Measures
None.
Disposal/ Recovery Facilities
Disposal facilities
None.
All solid waste including hazardous waste is disposed of at landfill without gas and leachate treatment facilities. No separation of waste exists.
Recovery/recycling/re-use facilities
None.
Bilateral, Multilateral or Regional Agreements
None.
Technical Assistance and Training Available
None.
Contact institutions for Dominica reside in the region eg. CEHI and PAHO.