PART IISanitation and Buildings.
Removal of refuse, scavenging, keeping of animals, etc..
76Provisions as to deposit and disposal of refuse, and for prohibiting interference with dustbins and refuse tips.
1
A local authority may provide—
a
receptacles for refuse in streets and public places;
b
places for the deposit of refuse;
c
plant or apparatus for treating or disposing of refuse.
2
A local authority may sell refuse removed by them from any premises, including any street, under this Part of this Act.
3
It shall not be lawful for any person, other than a person employed by the local authority in connection with the removal and disposal of refuse—
a
to sort over or disturb the contents of any dustbin when placed in any street or forecourt for the purpose of its contents being removed by the local authority; or
b
to sort over or disturb the material deposited in any place provided by the authority for the deposit of refuse;
and a person who contravenes any of the provisions of this subsection shall be liable to a penalty not exceeding five pounds.