Regulation on packaging wastes management. Country/Territory Poland Document type Regulation Date 2005 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Journal of Laws 2005 No. 219 Pos. 1858. Subject Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Pollution control Waste management Recycling/reuse Packaging/labelling Geographical area Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries Entry into force notes The Regulation enters into force 14 days after its publication in the Journal of Laws. Abstract This Regulation of the Minister of Economy and Labour, which is composed of 14 paragraphs, establishes detailed rules on: collecting and recycling packaging wastes of paper, glass, plastic, aluminium, steel, multimaterial; recycling packaging wastes of wood. Packaging wastes are collected in containers located in public places. On the container there shall be information on the way of using the container and the name of the company which owns the container. Containers shall protect collected wastes from negative influence of atmospheric conditions. 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