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