Public Health Act 1936 (c. 49)

PART II Sanitation and Buildings.

Removal of refuse, scavenging, keeping of animals, etc..

76 Provisions 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.