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.

SOURCE: Added by P.L. 17-46.