Waste Act (No. 646 of 2011). País/Territorio Finlandia Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 2011 (2022) Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Materia Medio ambiente gen., Desechos y sustancias peligrosas Palabra clave Control de la contaminación Principio contaminador-pagador Uso sostenible Protección del medio ambiente Legislación básica Gestión de desechos Prevención de residuos Eliminación de desechos Reciclado/reutilización Residuos peligrosos Residuos domésticos Residuos no domésticos Movimientos transfronterizos de desechos Clasificación/declasificación Negocios/industria/corporaciones Transporte/depósito Envasado/etiquetado Gobierno local Gobernanza Política/planificación Procedimientos judiciales/procedimientos administrativos Área geográphica Ártico, Europa, Europa y Central Asia, Países de la Unión Europea, Atlántico Nordeste, Europa Septentrional Resumen 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. Texto completo Sueco/Inglés Página web www.finlex.fi Referencias - Legislación Revoca Waste Act (3.12.1993/1072). Legislación | Finlandia | 1993 (2010) Palabra clave: Legislación básica, Gestión de desechos, Eliminación de desechos, Prevención de residuos, Saneamiento de suelos, Residuos sólidos, Institución, Infracciones/sanciones Fuente: FAO, FAOLEX