Act amending the Wastes Act. Country/Territory Czech Republic Document type Legislation Date 2006 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Waste management Waste prevention Organic waste Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Geographical area Eastern Europe, Europe, European Union Countries Entry into force notes The Act enters into force on the day of publication in the Collection of Laws. Abstract This Act sets forth provisions on waste composting for purposes of waste prevention. Communities may, within their territories, implement waste composting systems so as to prevent waste generation. Treatment and composting of green remains must be run in such a manner that no harms are caused to the environment. The Act also lays down obligations concerning the biological process of biologically decomposed wastes. Full text Czech Website www.podnikame.cz References - Legislation Amends Wastes Act. Legislation | Czech Republic | 2001 Keyword: Basic legislation, Waste management, Waste prevention, Recycling/reuse, Policy/planning, Transport/storage, Transboundary movement of waste, International trade, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX