Palin Granit Oy v. Vehmassalon Kansanterveystyön Kuntayhtymän Hallitus Country/Territory European Union, Finland Type of court International court Date Apr 18, 2002 Source UNEP, InforMEA Court name European Court of Justice Seat of court Luxembourg Judge Macken, F.Puissochet, J.-P.Schintgen, R.Skouris, V.Jacobs., F.G. Reference number C-9/00 Language Finnish Subject Waste & hazardous substances, Environment gen. Keyword Standards Environmental standards Ecosystem preservation Public health Hazardous waste Waste management Waste disposal Abstract Leftover stone (resulting from stone quarrying) that is stored for an indefinite length of time to await possible use is to be classified as waste within the meaning of Council Directive 75/442/EEC of 15 July 1975 on waste. The place of storage of leftover stone, its composition and the fact, even if proven, that the stone does not pose any real risk to human health or the environment are not relevant criteria for determining whether the stone is to be regarded as waste. References Cites Council Directive 75/442/EEC on waste. Legislation | European Union | 1975 Keyword: Waste management, Waste disposal, Recycling/reuse, Waste prevention, Polluter pays principle, Hazardous waste, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX