Act on Landfill Charges. Country/Territory Slovakia Document type Legislation Date 1996 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Waste disposal Royalties/fees Offences/penalties Data collection/reporting Waste management Geographical area Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries Entry into force notes This Act shall come into effect on 1 January 1997. Abstract This Act concerns the payment of charges for landfill operation. The calculation of charges is based on the quantity and quality of waste disposed in landfills. The Act defines the procedures for the payment of charges and also the penalties related to the non-payment and other violations of the provisions of the Act. The Act is completed by five annexes setting the values of the charges and regulating reporting procedures. Full text English