Regulation on detailed requirements for shipment of waste.

Subject

Waste & hazardous substances

Keyword

Transboundary movement of waste Transport/storage International trade Hazardous waste Waste management

Geographical area

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

Entry into force notes

This Regulation entered into force on 24 January 2018.

Abstract

This Regulation of the Minister of Environment, which is composed of 12 paragraphs and two Annexes, lays down detailed requirements for the shipment of waste, including means of transport, method of shipment and labeling of means of transport. Hazardous waste may be transported together with non-hazardous waste in a way which prevents their contact. The shipment of waste must prevent mixing individual types of waste, except when the stream of mixed waste is entirely sent for processing in the same process. The shipment prevents the spread of waste outside means of transport, in particular their pouring, dusting and leakage, and minimizing odor nuisance. The shipment of waste should also minimize the impact of atmospheric factors on waste if they may cause a negative impact of transported waste to the environment or life and health of people.

Full text

Polish

Website

isap.sejm.gov.pl

References - Legislation

Implements

Waste Act.

Legislation | Poland | 2012 (2022)

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX