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Waste Act (No. 646 of 2011).

Country/Territory
Finland
Document type
Legislation
Date
2011 (2022)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Pollution control Polluter pays principle Sustainable use Protection of environment Basic legislation Waste management Waste prevention Waste disposal Recycling/reuse Hazardous waste Waste domestic sources Waste non-domestic sources Transboundary movement of waste Classification/declassification Business/industry/corporations Transport/storage Packaging/labelling Local government Governance Policy/planning Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings
Geographical area
Arctic, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

The objective of this Act is to promote a circular economy and a sustainable use of natural resources; reduce the quantity and harmfulness of waste; prevent the health and environmental risks and damages caused by waste; ensure a efficient management of waste; and prevent the generation of waste. The Act contains 152 Sections divided into the following chapters: 1. General provisions; 2. General obligations and principles; 3. Competent authorities and their duties; 4. The responsibility to arrange for the management of waste; 5. Municipally organized waste management; 6. Producer responsibility; 7. Beverage packaging; 8. Littering; 9. Waste management fees; 10. Planning and management; 11. Authorization to be listed in the waste management and producer register and entry into the register; 12. International waste transport and transport of vessels for dismantling; 13. Supervision and administrative coercion; 14. Appeal and enforcement; 15. Special provisions; 16. Entry into force and transitional provisions. The Act applies to waste, waste management and littering as well as to products and activities that give rise to waste. It also applies to waste from the operation of ships once the waste has been landed, and to waste resulting from oil spills.

Full text
English/Swedish
Website
www.finlex.fi

References - Legislation

Repeals

Waste Act (3.12.1993/1072).

Legislation | Finland | 1993 (2010)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Waste management, Waste disposal, Waste prevention, Soil rehabilitation, Solid waste, Institution, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX