Government Decree No. 212 validating the Regulation on waste electrical and electronic equipment.

Subject

Environment gen., Waste & hazardous substances

Keyword

Waste non-domestic sources Waste disposal Solid waste Hazardous substances Recycling/reuse Hazardous waste Waste management Waste prevention Contract/agreement

Geographical area

CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Landlocked Developing Nations

Abstract

This Government Decree lays down measures to protect the environment and human health by preventing or reducing the adverse impacts of the generation and management of waste from electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) and by reducing overall impacts of resource use and improving the efficiency of such use. Specific provisions concern product design, separate collection, disposal and transport of collected WEEE, proper treatment and shipments of WEEE. Il also establishes special conditions for protection of health of personnel involved in life cycle of waste from electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE), including manufacturers, importers, distributors, consumers and market operators. Manufacturers of electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) must in the process of designing thereof must envisage assistance in dismantling and processing of components; and the possibilities of re-utilization and recycling of WEEE, their components and materials. WEEE shall be subject to separate collection by waste management companies. Collection, transport, storage, disposal and recycling of WEEE shall be regulated by contract.

Full text

Russian

Website

lex.justice.md

References - Legislation

Implements

Directive 2012/19/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council on waste electrical and electronic equipment.

Legislation | European Union | 2012

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX