Waste Act (1998).

Sujet

Déchets et substances dangereuses

Mot clé

Législation de base Déchets dangereux Déchets ménagers Déchets non-ménagers Gestion des déchets Prévention des déchets Accès-à-l'information Collecte de données/déclarations Autorisation/permis Classement/déclassement Responsabilité/indemnisation

Aire géographique

Europe, Europe et Asie Centrale, Pays de l'Union Européenne, Europe du Nord

Entry into force notes

The Law enters into force from 1 December 1998.

Résumé

This Act provides general requirements for prevention of waste generation, for prevention of health and environmental hazards arising from waste generation and for organization of waste management with the objective to reduce the harmfulness and quantity of waste and liability in the case of violation of the established requirements. The following does not fall within the scope of application of this Act: 1) gaseous effluents emitted into the atmosphere; 2) waste water and waste treated together with waste water or introduced into the environment together with waste water; 3) radioactive waste; 4) waste consisting of residuals of explosive materials and waste containing explosive materials; 5) treatment of animal carcasses in so far as it is regulated by other legislation; 6) manure and other natural non-hazardous waste generated in agriculture or forestry recovered for soil improvement or for other agricultural purposes. The Government of the Republic shall, by a regulation, establish lists of: 1) categories of waste; 2) types of waste; 3) hazardous waste. The Act consists of 9 Chapters that contain 53 paragraphs. Chapter 1 (paragraphs 1-4) lays down general provisions. Chapter 2 (paragraphs 5-6) regards prevention of waste generation and reduction of quantity and harmfulness of waste. Chapter 3 (paragraphs 7-10) regards planning of waste management. Chapter 4 (paragraphs 11-24) regards organization of waste management. Chapter 5 (paragraphs 25-29) deals with hazardous waste. Chapter 6 (paragraphs 30-43) regards waste permits and hazardous waste handling licences. Chapter 7 (paragraphs 44-46) regards keeping of records, reporting and databases. Chapter 8 (paragraphs 47-49) regards supervision and liability. Chapter 9 (paragraphs 50-53) lays down final provisions.

Texte intégral

Anglais

Références - Législation

Abrogé par

Waste Act (2004).

Législation | Estonie | 2004 (2023)

Mot clé: Législation de base, Déchets ménagers, Déchets non-ménagers, Gestion des déchets, Déchets dangereux, Mouvement transfrontière des déchets, Transport/dépôt, Responsabilité/indemnisation, Autorisation/permis, Enregistrement, Prévention des déchets, Santé publique, Lutte contre la pollution, Planification environnementale, Normes environnementales, Transformation/manutention, Collectivité locale, Collecte de données/déclarations, Inspection, Politique/planification, Normes, Protection de l’environnement

Source: FAO, FAOLEX