20. Responsibilities, Duties and Powers of the Centre:
In addition to the responsibilities, powers and duties of the Centre under section 28 of the Act, the Centre shall have the following responsibilities, duties and powers:
a) To recommend the Local Body by making a study on the appropriateness of solid waste management technology,
b) To cause participation of private sector in the solid waste management,
c) To recommend Local Body on the appropriateness of  technology and equipments to be imported by the private sector for the management of the solid waste,
d) To prepare the required directives and measures by consulting with Local Body for the solid waste management works.
e) To provide technical assistance to the Local Body relating to the management of the solid waste.
f) To recommend to the Government of Nepal and Local Body to minimize the import of materials which generate more waste and to ban on the import of such materials.
g) To provide a suggestion to the Local Body in order to bring effectiveness in the solid waste management.
h) To conduct or cause to conduct awareness programs and trainings by mobilizing the Local Body and private sector in the solid waste management work.
i) To resolve disputes arising between the local bodies through mediation relating to solid waste management.
j) To coordinate between local bodies during the formation of a committee relating to the construction, operation and management works in the Sanitary Landfill Site,
k) To act as a liaison office for the solid relating to waste management,
l) To make follow-up of the solid waste management condition of the local bodies,
m) To follow measures of the improvement of the solid waste management.