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Regulation on detailed requirements concerning the location, construction, exploitation and closure of individual types of wastes yards.

Country/Territory
Poland
Document type
Regulation
Date
2003
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Journal of Laws 2003 No. 61 Pos. 549.
Subject
Air & atmosphere, Land & soil, Water, Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Pollution control Air quality/air pollution Soil pollution/quality Waste disposal Waste management Freshwater pollution
Geographical area
Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries
Entry into force notes
The Regulation enters into force 14 days after publication in the Journal of Laws.
Abstract

The Regulation of the Minister of Environment is composed of 23 Paragraphs. Requirements concerning location, construction, exploitation and closure of waste landfills, must ensure the protection of human health and the environment, and in particular prevent the pollution of surface and underground waters, soil, land and air.

Full text
Polish
Website
isap.sejm.gov.pl

References - Legislation

Implements

Wastes Act.

Legislation | Poland | 2001 (2010)

Keyword: Waste management, Waste disposal, Recycling/reuse, Waste prevention, Polluter pays principle, Hazardous waste, Offences/penalties, Basic legislation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Regulation on waste landfills.

Legislation | Poland | 2013 (2022)

Keyword: Pollution control, Soil pollution/quality, Waste disposal, Waste management, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX