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Regulation on the conditions and requirements towards the construction and operation of waste landfills.(No. 13)

Country/Territory
Bulgaria
Document type
Regulation
Date
1998
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Waste disposal Waste management Recycling/reuse Standards
Geographical area
Black Sea, Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries
Entry into force notes
This Regulation enters into force on 1 January 1999.
Abstract

The Regulation determines the requirements to the construction and exploitation of landfills for landfilling of wastes. The Regulation is divided into 7 Chapters, Additional Provisions and Conclusion Provisions and 3 Annexes. Chapter 1 deals with the general requirements. Chapter 2 sets the general requirements for construction of landfills. Chapter 3 sets the specific requirements for construction of landfills. Chapter 4 sets the requirements for exploitation of landfills. This Chapter is divided into 3 sections. Section 1 sets the general requirements; Section 2 deals with the fire protection; Section 3 deals with the safety and healthy labour conditions. Chapter 5 sets the requirements to the training of the personnel. Chapter 6 sets the conditions for closure of landfills. Chapter 7 deals with the landfills in operation before the adoption of this Regulation. The definitions are enlisted in the Additional Provisions. Annex 1 deals with the control activities. Annex 2 sets the requirements to the project for construction of landfills. Annex 3 sets the monitoring system in the landfills.

Full text
Bulgarian

References - Legislation

Implements

Reduction of the harmful impact of waste upon the environment Act.

Legislation | Bulgaria | 1997

Keyword: Waste disposal, Waste domestic sources, Waste management, Waste non-domestic sources, Waste prevention, Authorization/permit, Data collection/reporting, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Recycling/reuse, Registration, Solid waste, Transport/storage, Hazardous waste, Internal trade, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX