Regulation No. 660 date 31.10.2018 approving the requirements of metal waste management.

Subject

Waste & hazardous substances

Keyword

Waste disposal Waste management Waste prevention Inspection Institution Internal trade Authorization/permit Recycling/reuse Processing/handling Registration Business/industry/corporations

Geographical area

Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Southern Europe

Entry into force notes

Enters into force after its publication in the Official Gazette.

Abstract

The Regulation sets forth rules and regulations for the following purposes: preventing and minimizing land pollution caused by storage, deposit, and processing of metal waste; minimizing pollution by rain caused by the installation, deposit, and treatment of metal waste; minimizing air pollution including noise, smell, dust, and vibrations during the metal waste processing; minimizing the metal waste impact on cultural and aesthetic values. The rules and regulations lay down environmental requirements for business operators of metal waste regarding the waste collection, deposit, and treatment. The regulation is composed of the following sections: I- General Provisions, II- Scope and Definitions, III- Role of Public Authorities, IV- Environmental Requirements regarding the Metal Waste Collection, Deposit, and Treatment, V- Requirements and Standards regarding the Waste Acceptance in the Collection and Deposit Sites, VI- Registration and Information, VII- Inspection, and VIII- Final Provisions. The Ministry responsible for environment, the National Agency of Environment, local government units, and the line state inspectorate share enforcement responsibilities.

Full text

English

Website

ligjet.org

References - Legislation

Implements

Law No.10463 dated 22.9.2011 on the integrated management of solid waste.

Legislation | Albania | 2011

Keyword: Basic legislation, Solid waste, Standards, Transport/storage, Waste disposal, Waste management, Waste prevention

Source: FAO, FAOLEX