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Regulation on specific requirements for the storage of waste.

Country/Territory
Poland
Document type
Regulation
Date
2020
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Journal of Laws 2020 Pos. 1742
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Waste management Waste disposal Hazardous substances
Geographical area
Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries
Entry into force notes
This Regulation enters into force on 1 January 2021.
Abstract

The purpose of this Regulation of the Minister of Climate is to ensure that waste storage is carried out in accordance with the requirements in the field of environmental protection and the safety of human life and health, in particular taking into account the chemical and physical properties of the waste, including its physical state, and the hazards which may be caused by waste. The present Regulation, which is composed of 16 articles and one Annex, lays down detailed requirements for the storage of waste, including the initial storage of waste by the waste producer, the temporary storage of waste by the waste collector and the waste storage by the waste processing operator, as well as the storage time for infectious medical waste and infectious veterinary waste.

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