(1) Within 3 months of the commencement of this Act, the Authority shall compile an inventory and characterisation of the solid waste generated in Saint Lucia according to—
(a) type;
(b) volume; and
(c) sector of generation.
(2) The solid waste inventory and characterisation shall—
(a) identify the types and characteristics of waste generated in Saint Lucia;
(b) identify the total tonnage of solid waste generated in Saint Lucia;
(c) identify the proportions of waste according to specific classifications of solid waste;
(d) estimate the proportion of total solid waste generated by the residential sector, the tourist sector, and, the industrial, commercial and institutional sector exclusive of tourism.
(3) The solid waste inventory and characterisation shall be revised at least once every 5 years.
(4) The Authority shall within one year of the commencement of this Act, prepare a National Waste Management Strategy.
(5) The Authority shall ensure the broadest consultation in the preparation of the National Waste Management Strategy, and in particular, shall consult with the Scheduled agencies and with waste management policy stakeholders to the extent that their interests are, in the opinion of the Minister, likely to be affected.