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Council Regulation (EEC) No. 259/93 on the supervision and control of shipments of waste within, into and out of the European Community.

Country/Territory
European Union
Document type
Legislation
Date
1993
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Journal L 30, 6 February 1993, pp. 1-28
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Pollution control Transboundary movement of waste Internal trade International trade Authorization/permit
Geographical area
European Union Countries
Abstract

This Regulation aims at organizing the supervision and control of shipments of wastes in such a manner that the need to preserve, protect and improve the quality of the environment is taken into account. Title I defines the scope and lays down a number of definitions. The Regulation shall apply to shipments of waste within, into and out of the Community. Article 1, paragraph 2 specifies those shipments of waste which shall be excluded. Title II applies to shipments of waste between Member States. Different provisions are laid down in respect of, on the one hand, waste for disposal and, on the other hand, waste for recovery. Nevertheless, as a common rule, in both cases the competent authorities shall receive a notification. Title III applies to shipment of waste within a single Member State. Article 14 prohibits all exports of waste for disposal and for recovery. Title IV regards exports of waste, whereas Title V regulates imports of waste into the Community. Imports of waste for disposal and for recovery are forbidden by article 19. Title VI makes provision in matter of transit of waste from outside and through the Community for disposal or recovery outside the Community. Any shipment of waste effected without complying with these provisions shall be deemed to be illegal traffic.

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Website
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References - Legislation

Implemented by

Waste Disposal Fees Ordinance.

Legislation | Germany | 2003

Keyword: Waste disposal, Royalties/fees, Environmental fees/charges, Transport/storage, Enforcement/compliance, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree amending the Decree establishing the catalogue of wastes.

Legislation | Czechia | 2004

Keyword: Pollution control, Transboundary movement of waste, International trade, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Transfrontier Shipment of Waste Ordinance, 2002.

Legislation | Guernsey (UK) | 2002 (2011)

Keyword: Institution, Environmental planning, Policy/planning, Waste management, Transboundary movement of waste, Waste non-domestic sources, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act no. 443/2004 on amendment and supplement to act on wastes and on amendment and supplement to certain acts in wording of later regulations.

Legislation | Slovakia | 2004

Keyword: Transboundary movement of waste, Internal trade, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Regulation (EC) No. 1547/1999 determining the control procedures under Council Regulation (EEC) No 259/93 to apply to shipments of certain types of waste to certain countries to which OECD Decision C(92)39 final does not apply.

Legislation | European Union | 1999

Keyword: Pollution control, Transboundary movement of waste, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Council Regulation (EC) No. 1420/1999 establishing common rules and procedures to apply to shipments to certain non-OECD countries of certain types of waste.

Legislation | European Union | 1999

Keyword: Pollution control, Transboundary movement of waste, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ordinance on competences under the waste disposal law.

Legislation | Germany | 2005 (2012)

Keyword: Waste disposal, Waste management, Transboundary movement of waste, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 316 of the Cabinet of Ministers validating the Regulation on import to the national territory of waste for recycling, and also on import and transit of waste.

Legislation | Latvia | 2004

Keyword: Pollution control, Transboundary movement of waste, International trade, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Waste Disposal Fees Ordinance.

Legislation | Germany | 2003 (2013)

Keyword: Waste disposal, Royalties/fees, Environmental fees/charges, Transport/storage, Enforcement/compliance, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Commission Regulation (EC) No. 2557/2001 amending Annex V to Council Regulation (EEC) No. 259/93 on the supervision and control of shipments of waste within, into and out of the European Community

Legislation | European Union | 2001

Keyword: Pollution control, Transboundary movement of waste, Hazardous waste, Internal trade, International trade, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Other references

Cited by

KVZ retec GmbH v. Republik Österreich

Jurisprudence | International court | Austria, European Union |

Keyword: Waste prevention, Waste non-domestic sources, Waste domestic sources, Waste management, Waste disposal

Source: UNEP, InforMEA

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Criminal proceedings v. OMNI Metal Service

Jurisprudence | International court | European Union, Netherlands |

Keyword: Hazardous substances, Waste disposal, Hazardous waste

Source: UNEP, InforMEA

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Abfall Service AG (ASA) v Bundesminister für Umwelt, Jugend und Familie

Jurisprudence | International court | European Union |

Keyword: Transboundary movement of waste, Waste management, Waste disposal

Source: UNEP, InforMEA