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Waste Management Law.

Country/Territory
Germany
Territorial subdivision
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Document type
Legislation
Date
1997 (2012)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
Waste Management Law for Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Waste disposal Waste management Waste domestic sources Waste non-domestic sources Hazardous waste Waste prevention Policy/planning Inspection Offences/penalties Basic legislation
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Abstract

The purpose of the present Law is to promote recycling to conserve natural resources and to ensure environmentally sound disposal of waste. These aims shall be attained without harming the well-being of the community and special attention shall be paid not to endanger the health of human beings and the environment. The text consists of 35articles divided into 8 Parts as follows: Purpose of the Law, duties of public administration (1); Competent administrative bodies responsible for waste disposal (2); Waste management concepts, waste balance sheet and waste management plan (3); Waste disposal facilities (4); Omissis (5); Arrangements for individual cases, removal of prohibited deposits (6); Penalties (7); Competences, administrative provisions, entry into force (8).

Full text
German
Website
www.mecklenburg-vorpommern.de

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Waste Cost Ordinance – Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.

Legislation | Germany | 2002 (2012)

Keyword: Waste disposal, Waste management, Royalties/fees, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Waste Disposal Competence Ordinance.

Legislation | Germany | 2012 (2012)

Keyword: Waste disposal, Waste management, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Institution, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Waste Cost Ordinance – Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.

Legislation | Germany | 2013 (2014)

Keyword: Waste disposal, Waste management, Royalties/fees, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX