Directive 2000/53/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on end-of life vehicles.

Subject

Waste & hazardous substances

Keyword

Waste management Solid waste Waste disposal Waste non-domestic sources Waste prevention Recycling/reuse

Geographical area

European Union Countries

Abstract

This Directive lays down measures aimed at the prevention of waste from vehicles and, in addition, at the reuse, recycling and other forms of recovery of end-of life vehicles and their components so as to reduce the disposal of waste, as well as at the improvement in the environmental performance of all of the economic operators involved in the life cycle of vehicles and especially the operators directly involved in the treatment of end-of life vehicles. The Directive specifies the measures to be adopted in this field by Member States regarding waste prevention, collection, treatment, reuse and recovery.

Full text

English

Website

europa.eu

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Natural Resources Tax Law (2005)

Legislation | Latvia | 2005 (2016)

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Tax/levy, Pollution control, Environmental fees/charges, Ozone layer, Emissions, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Hazardous waste, Governance, Procedural matters, Mining, Sustainable development, Minerals, Coal, Waste disposal, Radiation, Hazardous substances, Waste management, Freshwater resources management, Water desalination, Water abstraction, Water charges, Freshwater pollution, Water quality standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

End-of Life Vehicles Management Law (2004)

Legislation | Latvia | 2004 (2013)

Keyword: Waste non-domestic sources, Waste disposal, Recycling/reuse, Packaging/labelling, Waste management, Waste prevention, Public health, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environment Protection Act (LBK No. 5 of 2023).

Legislation | Denmark | 1991 (2023)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Protection of environment, Pollution control, Protection of habitats, Environmental standards, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Data collection/reporting, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Standards, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Waste management, Waste disposal, Waste prevention, Hazardous substances, Business/industry/corporations, Surface water, Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Sustainable use, Groundwater, Water supply

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Waste Management (End of Life Vehicles) Regulations, 2004.

Legislation | Malta | 2004

Keyword: Pollution control, Waste management, Waste prevention, Recycling/reuse, Solid waste, Waste non-domestic sources, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environment Protection Act.

Legislation | Poland | 2001 (2021)

Keyword: Framework law, Pollution control, Environmental planning, Liability/compensation, Institution, Policy/planning, Protection of environment, Freshwater pollution, Sustainable development, Ecosystem preservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 444 of 2012 (XII. 29.) Korm of the Government on end-of-life vehicles.

Legislation | Hungary | 2012

Keyword: Data collection/reporting, Offences/penalties, Registration, Transport/storage, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

End-of-Life Vehicles (ELV) Ordinance.

Legislation | Liechtenstein | 2004 (2021)

Keyword: Waste disposal, Waste management, Hazardous waste, Waste non-domestic sources, Solid waste, Waste prevention, Recycling/reuse, Transport/storage, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 293 on collection of environmental contributions and payment of compensation in connection with the dismantling and scrapping of vehicles.

Legislation | Denmark | 2014

Keyword: Data collection/reporting, Environmental fees/charges, Pollution control, Waste disposal, Waste non-domestic sources

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 243 of the Cabinet of Ministers validating the Regulation for recycling of end-of life motor vehicles.

Legislation | Latvia | 2004

Keyword: Waste non-domestic sources, Waste management, Waste disposal, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Recycling/reuse

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Arrêté du Gouvernement de la Région de Bruxelles-Capitale relatif à la gestion des déchets.

Legislation | Belgium | 2016

Keyword: Waste disposal, Waste management, Hazardous waste, Waste prevention, Recycling/reuse, Solid waste, Hazardous substances

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Real Decreto Nº 20/2017 - Sobre los vehículos al final de su vida útil.

Legislation | Spain | 2017

Keyword: Waste management, Waste disposal, Waste non-domestic sources, Solid waste, Transport/storage, Waste prevention, Recycling/reuse

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Décret relatif aux déchets, à la circularité des matières et à la propreté publique.

Legislation | Belgium | 2023

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Basic legislation, Certification, Classification/declassification, Data collection/reporting, Effluent waste water/discharge, Dispute settlement, Financing, Governance, Hazardous waste, Packaging/labelling, Offences/penalties, Oil pollution, Organic waste, Polluter pays principle, Pollution control, Precautionary principle, Procedural matters, Protection of environment, Public health, Recycling/reuse, Solid waste, Transport/storage, Sustainable development, Traceability/product tracing, Transboundary movement of waste, Waste disposal, Waste domestic sources, Waste management, Waste non-domestic sources, Waste prevention, Groundwater, Inland waters, Surface water

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Waste Act.

Legislation | Poland | 2012 (2022)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Waste management, Waste disposal, Recycling/reuse, Waste prevention, Polluter pays principle, Hazardous waste, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Waste Management Act (No. 55 of 2003).

Legislation | Iceland | 2003 (2021)

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Pollution control, Biofuel, Organic waste, Mining, Basic legislation, Waste management, Waste prevention, Waste disposal, Recycling/reuse, Transport/storage, Hazardous waste, Policy/planning, Public health, Authorization/permit, Data collection/reporting, Classification/declassification, Royalties/fees, Education, Liability/compensation, Packaging/labelling, Registration, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Commission Directive 2013/28/EU amending Annex II to Directive 2000/53/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on end-of-life vehicles.

Legislation | European Union | 2013

Keyword: Waste management, Solid waste, Waste disposal, Waste non-domestic sources, Waste prevention, Recycling/reuse

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Other references

Cited by

Commission of the European Communities, applicant, v. United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, defendant

Jurisprudence | International court | European Union, United Kingdom | Jul 13, 2004

Keyword: Waste management

Source: UNEP, InforMEA