Regulation on the quantity of biodegradable components in the waste that may be disposed. Country/Territory North Macedonia Document type Regulation Date 2009 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Bioenergy Climate change Processing/handling Pollution control Protection of environment Public health Recycling/reuse Waste disposal Waste management Waste prevention Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Landlocked Developing Nations, Southern Europe Entry into force notes This text entered into force on 1 September 2009 (starts with application on 1 January 2011). Abstract This Regulation, based on the provisions of the national Law on waste management, determines the quantity of biodegradable components in waste which may be deposited. The purpose of this text is to implement and apply rules regarding the prevention (also environmental pollution and risks to human life and health), recycling, composting, production of biogas, or other manners of utilizing the matter and energy of biodegradable waste, with the purpose of achieving a reduction in the quantity or volume of biodegradable components in disposed waste by: reducing global greenhouse gas emissions; conservation of natural resources; avoidance of useless land grabbing; reduction of dependence on fossil fuels; stimulating economic activities, especially in rural areas; prevention or reduction of negative impacts of biodegradable ingredients in waste. Full text Macedonian Website www.moepp.gov.mk References - Legislation Implements Law on Waste Management. Legislation | North Macedonia | 2004 Keyword: Basic legislation, Waste management, Waste disposal, Waste prevention, Hazardous waste, Hazardous substances, Policy/planning, Precautionary principle, Polluter pays principle, Monitoring, Packaging/labelling, International trade, Transboundary movement of waste, Transport/storage, Inspection, Authorization/permit, Access-to-information, Data collection/reporting, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX