Ordinance on the incineration of waste of plants production outside waste disposal plants.

Subject

Cultivated plants, Waste & hazardous substances

Keyword

Plant production Vegetables/legumes Fruits/edible nuts Pests/diseases Offences/penalties Plant protection Waste disposal Waste management Waste non-domestic sources Organic waste Enforcement/compliance

Geographical area

Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe

Abstract

The present Ordinance lays down provisions relating to the elimination of plant waste outside waste disposal plants. Article 1 establishes that plant waste consists solely of plants and parts thereof produced in soil cultivation. The text consists of 7 articles as follows: Subject matters (1); Incineration on special days (2); Incineration on other days (3); Bans in special situations (4); Costs (5); Penalties (6); Entry into force (7). One Annex is enclosed listing plants and plant parts containing harmful organisms.

Full text

German

Website

www.niedersachsen.de

References - Legislation

Implements

Waste Avoidance, Recovery and Disposal Act.

Legislation | Germany | 1994 (2011)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Pollution control, Waste disposal, Waste domestic sources, Waste management, Waste non-domestic sources, Waste prevention, Recycling/reuse, Liability/compensation, Access-to-information, Policy/planning, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX