Governmental Decree No. 181 of 2008 (VII.8.) on the collection of waste battery and accumulator.

Subject

Waste & hazardous substances

Keyword

Authorization/permit Data collection/reporting Hazardous waste Offences/penalties Waste disposal Waste management Waste prevention

Geographical area

Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries

Entry into force notes

The consolidated text of this Decree entered into force on 21 February 2012.

Abstract

This Decree must apply to: batteries and accumulators; waste originating from them; the collection and taking back of such waste. This Decree contains provisions regarding the taking-back, collecting and treating obligations and consumer informing obligations of the producer. These duties can be transferred to coordinating organizations which activity must be authorized by and registered with the National Environment, Nature Protection and Water Management Inspectorate. Producers and collectors must report on their activity to the Inspectorate according to the content and deadlines determined in Annex 3.

Full text

Hungarian

Website

kereses.magyarorszag.hu

References - Legislation

Implements

Directive 2006/66/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on batteries and accumulators and waste batteries and accumulators and repealing Directive 91/157/EEC.

Legislation | European Union | 2006

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Decision 2009/603/EC establishing requirements for registration of producers of batteries and accumulators in accordance with Directive 2006/66/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council.

Legislation | European Union | 2009

Keyword: Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Solid waste, Registration, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act No. LIII of 1995 on the General Rules of Environmental Protection.

Legislation | Hungary | 1995 (2023)

Keyword: Framework law, Protection of environment, Environmental planning, EIA, Institution, Access-to-information, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Special fund, Basic legislation, Offences/penalties, Waste management, Radiation, Noise pollution, Ecosystem preservation, Precautionary principle, Liability/compensation, Education, Research, Data collection/reporting, Enforcement/compliance, Pollution control, Polluter pays principle, Policy/planning, Sustainable development, Sustainable use

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act No. XLIII of 2000 on waste management.

Legislation | Hungary | 2000

Keyword: Waste disposal, Effluent waste water/discharge, Classification/declassification, Environmental fees/charges, Hazardous substances, Access-to-information, Offences/penalties, Registration, Data collection/reporting, Transport/storage, International trade, Waste management, Waste domestic sources, Waste non-domestic sources, Hazardous waste, Liability/compensation, Recycling/reuse, Solid waste

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amends

Decree No. 271 of 2001 of the Government on the amount of waste management penalty and on the method of imposition and determination of the penalty.

Legislation | Hungary | 2001 (2011)

Keyword: Offences/penalties, Waste management, Polluter pays principle

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Decree No. 445 of 2012 (XII. 29.) Korm of the Government on waste management activities related to batteries and accumulators.

Legislation | Hungary | 2012 (2014)

Keyword: Data collection/reporting, Hazardous waste, Packaging/labelling, Offences/penalties, Registration, Transport/storage, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX