Guam § 54102 - Statement of Policy.

§ 54102. Statement of Policy.

The proliferation of no deposit, no-return beer and soft drink containers

is a major source of pollution in the territory of Guam. These containers are

the most rapidly growing segment of islandwide waste, imposing a heavy

burden on the government and citizens of Guam for their collection and

disposal. The litter caused by these containers is a continuing threat to the

health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Guam. The public policy of this

Territory is to preserve its natural land environment and other resources and

to protect, maintain and improve the aesthetic attributes of such

environment for the propagation of wildlife and for the promotion of public

health and welfare, and the enhancement of recreational and tourist

facilities, as well as for agricultural and other legitimate beneficial uses, by

providing a comprehensive program in the public interest of the prevention,

abatement and control of littering and pollution of the environment within

the territory and to provide effective means for the enforcement and

carrying out of such program.