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Resolution No. 426 of 2015 of Georgian Government on Determining List and Classifying Waste according to Types and Characteristics

Country/Territory
Georgia
Document type
Regulation
Date
2015 (2016)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Classification/declassification Inventory Waste disposal Waste domestic sources Waste management Waste non-domestic sources Waste prevention Solid waste Hazardous waste Environmental planning Pollution control Recycling/reuse Policy/planning
Geographical area
Asia, Black Sea, Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Western Asia
Abstract

The Resolution provides classification of waste. It consists of nine articles: Purpose (1); Scope of application (2); Definition of terms (3); Obligations of originator of waste (4); Classification of waste (5); Classification as hazardous waste (6); Primary inventory document of waste (7); Classification as non-hazardous waste (8); and Transitional provision (9). It also includes Annex I on List of Waste Groups; Annex II on List of Waste; and Annex III on Conducting Primary Inventory of Waste. The purpose of the document is to classify waste for determining hazards they pose for the purposes of the Waste Management Code of Georgia and regulations adopted thereunder.

Full text
Georgian
Website
matsne.gov.ge

References - Legislation

Implements

Waste Management Code of Georgia (No. 2994-RS of 2014)

Legislation | Georgia | 2014 (2016)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Organic waste, Pollution control, Public health, Recycling/reuse, Solid waste, Transboundary movement of waste, Waste disposal, Waste domestic sources, Waste management, Waste non-domestic sources, Waste prevention

Source: FAO, FAOLEX