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Government Decision on the collection and recovery of waste paper (No. 883 of 1998).

Country/Territory
Finland
Document type
Regulation
Date
1998
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Pollution control Waste management Waste prevention Recycling/reuse Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe
Abstract

The purpose of this Decision is to make the collection and recovery of waste paper more efficient and to minimize the impact on them of harmful economic fluctuations. Article 3 sets national targets for the collection and recovery of waste paper. Article 4 defines duties of owners of real properties in respect of collection of paper. Producers shall, at their own expense, organize the transport of waste paper from properties or areal collection sites. The prescribed duties shall not apply to the

Full text
English
Website
www.finlex.fi

References - Legislation

Implements

Waste Act (3.12.1993/1072).

Legislation | Finland | 1993 (2010)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Waste management, Waste disposal, Waste prevention, Soil rehabilitation, Solid waste, Institution, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX