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Basel Convention 2002

Country Fact Sheet 2003

AlbaniaStatus of Ratifications:Party to the Basel Convention: 26.06.1999 (a)Amendment to the Basel Convention: -Basel protocol on Liability and Compensation: -

(Accession (a); Acceptance (A); Approval (AA); Formal confirmation (c); Ratification; Succession (d))

Competent Authority Focal Point

Director for Pollution PreventionMinistry of EnvironmentRruga e Durresit, No. 27, TiranaAlbaniaTelephone: (355 4) 22 49 85Telefax: (355 4) 27 06 27E-Mail: [email protected]:

Director for Pollution PreventionMinistry of EnvironmentRruga e Durresit, No. 27, TiranaAlbaniaTelephone: (355 4) 22 49 85Telefax: (355 4) 27 06 27E-Mail: [email protected]:

National Definition

National definition of waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Albania. “Wastes” are substances, objects or parts of them, determined by the relevant authority, which are no longer used or which the owner likes to carry away. These materials will be considered wastes, as long as the materials taken from them or the energy generated are not included on the production process. –law No.8934, date 5.09.2002 “On Environmental Protection”.

National definition of hazardous waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Albania. “Hazardous wastes” are the erosive, toxic, corrosive, explosive, inflammable, carcinogenic, infective and radioactive substances that can alter the natural state of water, soil or air with grave consequences for human health and natural ecosystems. –law No.8934, date 5.09.2002 “On Environmental Protection”.

Albania regulates/controls additional wastes as hazardous that are not included in Art. 1 (1)a of the Basel Convention and would be controlled for the purpose of transboundary movements pursuant to Art. 1 (1)b. According to the Albanian legislation, all types of waste (hazardous or not) that are object of import, export and transboundary movements are object of control and they need special permission from Council of Ministers (for import of waste) and permission from Minister of Environment (for export and transboundary movements).Actually MoE and Custom Office are working to prepare a new list of waste that will be allowed to export, import or transboundary movements).

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Albania is in preparatory process of identifying wastes other than those pursuant to in Art. 1 (1)a and/or Art. 1 (1)b of the Basel Convention that require special consideration when subjected to transboundary movement.

In Albania urban waste and all non-hazardous waste generated from household and social activities require special consideration when subjected to transboundary movement.

Restrictions on Transboundary Movement

Amendment to the Basel ConventionThe amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1) has been implemented in Albania.

Restrictions on export for final disposal and for recoveryAlbania restricts the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery.

Regulation No 4 date 15/10/2003 “Procedures for approving of Permit for Export of waste and Permit for Transboundary Movements of waste”.

No laws or decisions for hazardous waste yet.

The restriction covers all countries.

Restrictions on import for final disposalAlbania restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal.

The Environmental Protection Law No. 7664 1/21/1993, Article No. 5: "In the Republic of Albania the import of hazardous waste and substances for reservation, storage or disposal purposes is prohibited"; and the Council of Ministers, Decision No. 26 1/31/1994: “In the Republic of Albania the import of hazardous waste in gross or refined conditions, and the import of waste for disposal purpose are prohibited”.


Restrictions on import for recoveryAlbania restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery. 1. Actually the import of hazardous waste is prohibited for recovery also. 2. Related to import of waste: Decision of Council of Ministers no. 806 date 4.12.2003 “Procedures for import of waste, which will use for reusing, recovery and recycling”.


Restrictions on transitAlbania restricts the transit of hazardous wastes and other wastes.

1. Environmental Protection Law No. 7664 1/21/1993, Article No. 5 defines: "The transit/transport of hazardous waste and substances through the territory and national waters of Republic of Albania is permitted only in case the import is foreseen in an international act in which the Republic of Albania contributes as Party. In this case, the transit/transport is done with permission of the Council of Ministers".2. The Regulation of Ministry of Environment no.4 date 15.10.2003 “Procedures for approving of Permit for Export of waste and Permit for Transboundary Movements of waste”, which defines the requirements and authority (MoE) that issues this permit.


Reduction and/or Elimination of Hazardous Waste Generation

National strategies/policiesSolid Waste Management Plan; The Law for the Management of Hazardous Chemical Substances will be completed in 2001; andThe approval in July 2001 of the "Strategic Action Plan for healthcare waste management in Tirana city".

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesEnvironmental Protection Law No. 7664 1/21/1993; Environmental Protection Law No.8934 date 05/09/2002; Law no. 9010 date 13/02/2003 “On environmental management of solid waste”; Law no.8990 date 23/01/03 “On environmental impact assessment”;Decision of Council of Ministers No 26 1/31/1994 on Hazardous Waste and Residues; Decision No. 541 of Council of Ministers dated 25 September 1995 “On Duties that Ministers, Institutions and Physical and Juridical Persons have in Environmental Monitoring and Control Process”; Law no.9108, date 17/07/2003 “On the Chemical Substances and their compounds”; and Decision of Council of Ministers ‘On classification, packaging, labeling and storage of hazardous chemicals”.

Economic instruments/ initiativesAccording to the Law no.8990 date 23/01/03 “On environmental impact assessment”, the activities and industries should apply for Environmental Permit before they start work, and they have obligation to prepare a plan-measures for management and limit waste generation (which should be present in Environmental impact Assessment Report).According to the Law no.9010 date 13/02/2003 “On environmental management of solid waste”: Article 9.a: “the activities and industries that generate waste should build facilities and technologies for recycling and recovery of wastes according to quantity and kind of waste”. Article 9.c: “the activities and industries that generate waste should prepare a plan of technical, technological and organizational measures for management and limit waste generation.

Transboundary National strategies/policies

Movement Reduction Measures

The Ministry of Public Economy and Privatization during the year 2000 collected nearly 80 tonnes of hazardous chemicals and will continue to collect about 3 420 tonnes of this substances for better storage conditions.

Disposal/Recovery Facilities

Disposal facilities- Ministry of Industry and Energy; Temporary storage in abandoned

industrial sites; D12- Nitrate Fertilizers Plant in Fier; Storage tanks; D12

By 2000 Ministry of Energy and Industry drew up an inventory of hazardous substances in 98 enterprises. The quantity of hazardous accumulated at industrial facilities totaled 3105 tons, of which 2115 tons are stored as obsolete chemicals and 990 tons could be used as raw materials. No measures are being taken to destroy these obsolete hazardous chemicals. In addition, about 1000 tons of obsolete pesticides have accumulated in agriculture (farms and storage).

Recovery/recycling/re-use facilitiesNo facilities available.

Bilateral, Multilateral or Regional Agreements

Bilateral; The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia; 07.09.2000 - 07.09.2005; Management of all types of waste

Technical Assistance and Training Available

- NEA – National Environmental Agency (Ministry of Environment)- Ministry of Agriculture and Food (Soil Institution)- Ministry of Public Economy and Privatization (Institutions under its

dependence)- Ministry of Health- GeoAlba – Albanian Geological Service

Data on the Generation and Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and Other wastes in 2003 (as reported)

Quantities(in metric

tons)

Generation

Amount of hazardous wastes generated under Art. 1(1)a (Annex I: Y1-Y45) of BCAmount of hazardous wastes generated under Art. 1(1)b of BCTotal amount of hazardous wastes generated No dataAmount of other wastes generated (Annex II: Y46-Y47) No data

Export Amount of hazardous wastes exported No dataAmount of other wastes exported No data

Import Amount of hazardous wastes imported No dataAmount of other wastes imported No data



Algeria

Status of Ratifications:Party to the Basel Convention: 15.09.1998 (a)Amendment to the Basel Convention: -Basel protocol on Liability and Compensation: -



Ministry of Land Planning EnvironmentRue des Quatre CanonsAlgeriatel.: (213-21) 43-2899fax: (213-21) 43-2845/48Website:

Secrétariat d'Etat auprès du Ministre de l'Intérieur, des Collectivités Locales et de l'Environnement, chargé de l'EnvironnementAvenue de l'Indépendance, Palais MustaphaBacha, AlgerAlgérieTelephone: (213 2) 65 91 58/67 04 70Telefax: (213 2) 66 40 32/67 05 81E-Mail: [email protected]:

National Definition

National definition of waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Algeria. Any residue of a process of transformation or using or in general any substance or product and any personal estate that the property or the holder wants to get rid of or eliminate.

National definition of hazardous waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Algeria. Hazardous special wastes: all special waste which by its constituents or by characteristics of hazardous matters that hold back are susceptible to be harmful to public health and for the environment.

Algeria regulates/controls additional wastes as hazardous that are not included in Art. 1 (1)a of the Basel Convention and would be controlled for the purpose of transboundary movements pursuant to Art. 1 (1)b.

In Algeria there are no wastes other than those pursuant to Art. 1 (1)a and/or Art. 1 (1)b of the Basel Convention that require special consideration when subjected to transboundary movement.

Restrictions on Amendment to the Basel Convention

Transboundary Movement

The amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1) has not been implemented in Algeria.

Restrictions on export for final disposal and for recoveryAlgeria restricts the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery.

Law no 01-19 of 12/12/2001 related to the management, control and disposal of wastes.

The export of hazardous wastes is prohibited to countries which have forbidden the import of hazardous wastes.

Restrictions on import for final disposal and for recoveryAlgeria restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery.

In accordance with Law no 01-19 of 12/12/2001 related to the management, control and disposal of wastes the import of hazardous special wastes is forbidden.

Restrictions on transitAlgeria restricts the transit of hazardous wastes and other wastes.

Law no 01-19 of 12/12/2001 related to the management, control and disposal of wastes.


National strategies/policiesThe Law no 01-19 of 12/12/2001 set up a National Plan of Management of Special Wastes which define the choice of options related to wastes treatment trend.

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesLaw no 01-19 of 12/12/2001 related to the management, control and disposal of wastes.

Economic instruments/ initiativesTax on pollutant and hazardous activities; incentive tax encouraging the reduction of stocks of industrials wastes (2002); and incentive tax encouraging waste care activities.

Measures taken by industries/waste generatorsThe generators and/or holders of hazardous special wastes are required to insure or ensure by their own the collection, sorting, transport, stocking, valorization and the elimination of their wastes.

Transboundary The measures taken for reduction of the amount of hazardous wastes and


other wastes subject to the transboundary movemnt are the same as the measures taken for reduction and/or elimination of hazardous waste generation.


No facilities available.


No agreements.


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tons)

Generation

Amount of hazardous wastes generated under Art. 1(1)a (Annex I: Y1-Y45) of BCAmount of hazardous wastes generated under Art. 1(1)b of BCTotal amount of hazardous wastes generated Not reportedAmount of other wastes generated (Annex II: Y46-Y47) Not reported

Export Amount of hazardous wastes exported Not reportedAmount of other wastes exported Not reported

Import Amount of hazardous wastes imported Not reportedAmount of other wastes imported Not reported



AndorraStatus of Ratifications:Party to the Basel Convention: 23.07.1999 (a)Amendment to the Basel Convention: 23.07.1999 (A)Basel protocol on Liability and Compensation: -



Department of EnvironmentMinistry of Agriculture and EnvironmentC/ Prat de la Creu 62-64, Andorra la VellaPrincipality of AndorraTelephone: (376) 87 57 07Telefax: (376) 86 98 33E-Mail: [email protected]:

Department of EnvironmentMinistry of Agriculture and EnvironmentC/ Prat de la Creu 62-64, Andorra la VellaPrincipality of AndorraTelephone: (376) 87 57 07Telefax: (376) 86 98 33E-Mail: [email protected] :

National Definition

There is no national definition of waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste in Andorra.

There is no definition of waste specifically related to the transboundary movements of waste. However, the following points can be highlighted:a) The current definition of solid waste. Article 3 of the Law on Solid Wastes of 31/07/1985 defines solid waste as "those (wastes) resulting from public, industrial, commercial or agricultural activities, and which are not in gazeous or liquid form." Definition is followed by a non-exhaustive and a broad list of substances that covers urban solid wastes, industrial wastes and agricultural wastes.b) The direct integration of international treaties in the national legislative framework. According to article 3.3 of the Constitution,"treaties and international agreements take effect in the legal system from the moment of their publication in the Butlletí Oficial del Principat d’Andorra and cannot be amended or repealed by the law." Therefore, it means that, in the absence of a definition covering all types of wastes, the definition in the Basel Convention is in force in Andorra.c) The draft Law on Wastes (it will enter into force in 2004). The Department of the Environment is currently finalizing the draft of the future Law on Waste, which will be a framework law defining the legal regime of wastes in Andorra. As currently drafted, it defines Waste as “any substance or object whose possessor abandons, has the intention to abandon, or has the obligation to abandon. In any case, due account will be taken of those wastes that are included in the European Catalogue of Wastes and in the Annex I of the Basel Convention.”



d) The Agreement between Andorra and Spain concerning the transboundary movements of wastes. Article 2 defines which wastes are subject to the agreement and these wastes are: Wastes included in Annex II of the European Council Regulation 259/93/CEE, of 01/02/1993 amended by the Decision of the European Commission 98/368/CEE, dated 18/05/1998; Wastes included in Annex III of the European Council Regulation 259/93/CEE, of 01/02/1993 amended by the Decision of the European Commission 98/368/CEE, dated 18/05/1998; Expired and non-expired medicines; Construction wastes; Frigidaires; and Killed animals for sanitary reasons or dead by natural causes.Article 3 states that, on the Spanish side, all imports of waste will be realized in complete conformity with the European Union rules defined in the Regulation 259/93/CEE.

There is no national definition of hazardous waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste in Andorra. The 1985 Law on Waste does not define hazardous waste at all, and less for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste, which are not regulated. However, the draft bill defines hazardous waste in its article 4 as “Wastes that have been qualified as such by international and/or European norms, and always in conformity with the Annex I of the Basel Convention.” It should be noted that the definition of hazardous waste of the Basel Convention is in force in Andorra.

There are no wastes defined as, or considered to be hazardous wastes by national legislation in accordance with Art. 1, para 1(b) of the Basel Convention.Andorra does not possess yet a detailed regulation regarding hazardous wastes, whether those are included in the Basel Regime or not. Nonetheless, in coordination with the International Atomic Energy Agency and European authorities that control thoroughly the movements of nuclear substances, Andorra has a practical system of control of imports and exports of nuclear substances. There is also a system of registration and control, for the purposes of commerce, of the quantities of chemical products that enter and leave the country.

Andorra requires special consideration for the following waste(s) when subjected to transboundary movement: Wastes resulting from the construction activities. The waste resulting from building industry is subject to the Regulation on the export conditions of debris, rubble and waste from demolition and construction of the 27-06-2001 .The regulation obliges the exporter to select its waste. Authorized material to export is listed in art.2a) of the regulation, and prohibited waste is listed in art.2.b). Selection and separation is made only in authorized centers/plants by authorities. They are obliged to separate hazardous waste and hand it to the proper operator. Controls are frequent at the borders, and when mixed waste is found in the debris, they are returned to the owner. Destination is controlled, and disposal is done in authorized centers of the import country (Spain).


Amendment to the Basel ConventionThe amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1) has been implemented in Andorra.

Restrictions on export for final disposalAndorra has no restrictions on the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal.

There is no legislation restricting the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal, although the provisions of the Basel Convention are effective, and therefore Andorra is bound by the principles defined in the treaty. Moreover, once adopted, the future law on wastes will incorporate the philosophy and standards of the Convention. It means that the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes will only be conducted whenever Andorra has not the capacity to dispose them in an ecologically sound way.

Restrictions on export for recoveryAndorra has no restrictions on the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery.

Given the size and the resources of the Principality of Andorra, the authorities will not be able to possess, according to reasonable criteria, the means to treat and recover all the hazardous wastes and other wastes the country generates. Therefore, and basing its exports on the principles of the Basel Convention (proximity, ecological sound management, reduction), Andorra will probably not restrict the export of wastes that it cannot treat or recover itself.

Restrictions on import for final disposalAndorra is in a preparatory process to restrict import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal.

In the draft law, imports of hazardous waste for final disposal are prohibited, however, an exception may be accepted an urgent situation.


Restrictions on import for recoveryAndorra restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery.

If no changes are made in the draft law, the import of any kinds of waste for recovery will be prohibited in Andorra, however, an exception may be accepted an urgent situation.


Restrictions on transitAndorra restricts the transit of hazardous wastes and other wastes.

Given the geography and roads of Andorra, there is no transit of hazardous wastes. Nevertheless, there is no specific legislation.


National strategies/policiesAt the end of 2002, the Government approved the construction of new municipal waste incinerator which include the latest technologies.During 2001 and 2002, the Department of Environment started a campaign at the end waste producer, which began with the skiing resorts, toxic waste producers enterprises like vehicle repair shops, printing houses, photo laboratories etc.National Waste Plan (2000), which came into force in 2001, defines the government policy in the field of solid wastes. A very precise diagnostic has been done, and on that basis, recovery objectives have been fixed. The plan also foresees all the basic and essential facilities that must exist in the country. The National Waste Plan must be reviewed every 5 years.

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesAndorra is currently drafting the Solid Waste Law, which will create a system that works with authorized managers, and which includes the liability for the generator of wastes.

Transboundary Movement Reduction Measures

National strategies/policiesThe National waste plan has a clear objective of minimizing the generation of all kinds of wastes, including those subject to the transboundary movement.


Recovery/recycling/re-use facilities- Deixalleries de la Massana, Sant Julià de Lòria, Canillo et Escaldes-

Engordany; Center to accumulate material in a local zone before being exported for recycling; R3

- Deixalleria d’Encamp; Center to accumulate material in a local zone before being exported for recycling; R3

- Centre d’emmagatzematge de la Comella; Center to accumulate material before being exported to other countries for recycling; R3

- Deixalleries de la Massana, Sant Julià de Lòria, Canillo et Escaldes-Engordany; Center to accumulate material in a local zone before being exported for recycling; R3

Les déchetteries sont des installations qui ont une gestion communale.


No agreement.

Technical Assistance and

Department of Environment (Ministeri d’Agricultura i Medi Ambient, Carrer Part de la creu, 62-64, Andorra la Vella, tel: (376) 875-707, fax:

Training Available

(376) 869-833, e-mail: [email protected])[email protected]



tons)

Generation

Amount of hazardous wastes generated under Art. 1(1)a (Annex I: Y1-Y45) of BC

487

Amount of hazardous wastes generated under Art. 1(1)b of BCTotal amount of hazardous wastes generated 487Amount of other wastes generated (Annex II: Y46-Y47) 39,3811)

Export Amount of hazardous wastes exported 487Amount of other wastes exported 39,381

Import Amount of hazardous wastes imported 0Amount of other wastes imported 0

1) Ce chiffre correspond à la totalité des ordures ménagères et de volumineux qui ont été collectés et exportés puisque notre installation d’incinération est fermée.



Antigua and Barbuda




Chief Environmental Officer, Environment DivisionMinistry of Tourism and EnvironmentQueen Elizabeth Highway, St. John'sAntigua, West IndiesTelephone: (1 268) 462 06 51Telefax: (1 268) 462 28 36E-Mail: [email protected]:

Chief Environment OfficerMinistry of Public Works, Transportation and Environment, Ministry of Agriculture Building, Queen Elizabeth HighwaySt. John's AntiguaAntigua and BarbudaTelephone: (1 268) 462 46 25Telefax: (1 268) 462 46 25E-Mail: [email protected] or [email protected]:

National Definition

The national definition of waste and hazardous waste to be used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste is being prepared.Draft Solid Waste Management Act. The act has gone through extensive review. It uses the Basel convention definition.

There are no wastes defined as, or considered to be hazardous wastes by national legislation in accordance with Art. 1, para 1(b) of the Basel Convention.

In Antigua and Barbuda there are no wastes other than those pursuant to Art. 1 (1)a and/or Art. 1 (1)b of the Basel Convention that require special consideration when subjected to transboundary movement.


Amendment to the Basel ConventionThe amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1) has not been implemented in Antigua and Barbuda. In the Draft Solid Waste Management Act, the importation of Hazardous wastes is banned.

Restrictions on export for final disposal and for recoveryAntigua and Barbuda has no restrictions on the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery.

Restrictions on import for final disposalAntigua and Barbuda restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal.

Draft Solid Management Legislation Act will prevent the importation of Hazardous waste.

Restrictions on import for recoveryAntigua and Barbuda restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery.

The Draft Solid Waste Management Act will prevent the importation of Hazardous waste.

Restriction covers OECD countries and wastes covered in the Basel Convention.

Antigua and Barbuda has very little capacity for managing hazardous wastes generated domestically, therefore hazardous wastes cannot be imported.

Restrictions on transitAntigua and Barbuda is in a preparatory process to restrict the transit of hazardous wastes and other wastes.

This is included in the Draft Solid Management Legislation Act.

The restriction covers all hazardous wastes.

The Draft Solid Waste Management Act is being finalized by the Parliament.


National strategies/policiesVery few measures are taken to Reduce Hazardous Wastes. At the Household level, education to facilitate awareness in the reduction of Hazardous wastes is carried out.

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesDraft Solid Waste Management Act encourages the reduction of hazardous wastes.

Economic instruments/ initiativesNone.

Measures taken by industries/waste generatorsNone.



Draft Solid Management Waste Act calls for Waste management Plans to reduce both solid wastes and hazardous wastes.

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesDraft Solid Waste Management Act provides some direction.




Disposal facilities- COOKS Sanitary Landfill-National Solid Waste Management

Authority; Engineered Sanitary Landfill, this Landfill is lined, hazardous wastes will be Stored on site;

- West Indies Oil Company; Engineered land farming operation for used Oil (Y9)

Further information could be obtained from the Ministry of Health, Central Board of Health, National Solid Waste Authority (NSWMA), West Indies Company (WIOC).

Recovery/recycling/re-use facilitiesInformation is not available.


No agreements.


- Ministry of Health and Social Improvement, Central of Health- Ministry of Environment and Tourism Environment Division- National Solid waste Management Authority, (NSWMA)- Ministry of Agriculture Lands and Fisheries, Plant Protection

Division Food and Chemistry Technology Division (Dunbars Lab), Extention Division

- Customs Division/Ministry of Finance

A complete list could be obtained from the Focal Point.



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Generation


Export Amount of hazardous wastes exported 0Amount of other wastes exported 0




Argentina

Status of Ratifications:Party to the Basel Convention: 27.06.1991Amendment to the Basel Convention: -Basel protocol on Liability and Compensation: -



Ministerio de SaludSecretaría de Ambiente y Desarrollo SustentableDireccion Nacional de Gestion AmbientalSan Martín 459, (1004) Buenos AiresArgentinaTelephone: (54 11) 43 48 82 00 / 8425 / 8459Telefax: (54 11) 43 48 86 24E-Mail: [email protected] or [email protected]:

Dirección General de Asuntos AmbientalesMinisterio de Relaciones Exteriores, Comercio Internacional y CultoEsmeralda 12121007 Buenos AiresArgentinaTelephone: (54 11) 48 19 74 14Telefax: (54 11) 48 19 74 13 or 48 19 76 22E-Mail: [email protected] or [email protected]:

National Definition

National definition of waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Argentina. The national definition of "waste" of Argentina is same as the Basel definition of waste (National Law 23922 - Basel Convention ratification).

National definition of hazardous waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Argentina. "Hazardous Waste" is any waste that belongs to any category contained in annex I of the Basel Convention "or" any waste that possess any of the characteristic listed in annex III of the Basel Convention. (National Law No. 24051 of Hazardous Wastes). Industrial and Other Activities Wastes Management are under the scope of Minimum Provision Law which is in process of reglamentation. Wastes listed in annex II of the Basel Convention, are under the scope of another Minimum Provision Law, concerning Domestic Wastes, which is in process of reglamentation. Household wastes with a hazardous characteristic listed in Annex III of the Basel Convention are covered by National Law 23.922 (Basel Convention approval). Radioactive wastes and wastes derived from the normal operations of a ship are excluded from the scope of National Law of Hazardous Wastes because they are ruled by other regulations and international instruments.

Argentina regulates/controls additional wastes as hazardous that are not included in Art. 1 (1)a of the Basel Convention and would be controlled for the purpose of transboundary movements pursuant to Art. 1 (1)b. A list of such wastes is posted on the Basel Convention’s website (www.basel.int).

Argentina requires special consideration for the following waste(s) when subjected to transboundary movement:

Used tyres require special consideration when subjected to transboundary movement. There is an import ban on used tyres, asbestos (import ban for amphiboles), PCBs (in any application), and soft PVC toys.


Amendment to the Basel ConventionArgentina is in a preparatory process of implementing the amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1).

Restrictions on export for final disposal and for recoveryArgentina has no restrictions on the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery.

Restrictions on transit and import for final disposal and for recoveryArgentina restricts the transit and import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery. Argentina has an import ban for those wastes defined as hazardous according to the National Law of Hazardous Wastes (National Law 24051. Entry into force 1991). Decree of Import of Wastes 181 (Entry in force 1992). The entry of hazardous wastes and radioactive wastes into national territory is forbidden by National Constitution (Entry into force in 1994).

This restriction covers all countries and wastes covered by National Legislation.

National territory encloses 12 miles of Argentine sea.


National strategies/policiesHazardous Waste generators have to present a plan to reduce the generation of hazardous wastes by means of change of technology; segregation of streams; and recycling, when it is possible, in an environmentally sound manner. The Environmental Authority (Competent Authority), has designed a National Plan of Reduction and Elimination of PCBs, which is under appliance. Additional Plans of Elimination (other POPs and PTS, such as mercury compounds and articles such as batteries) are under preparation.

Legislation, regulations and guidelines

National Law 24.051 - Decree 831/93.

Economic instruments/ initiativesEnvironmental tax for generators, transporters of hazardous wastes and hazardous waste treatment plants. This tax is decreased in accordance with reduction of the generation of hazardous waste.

Measures taken by industries/waste generatorsIndustries are making efforts to replace the electrical devices with PCB and to eliminate them.

OthersEstablishment of a Sub-Regional Centre for Training and Technology Transfer in Buenos Aires.


National strategies/policiesArgentina has a number of treatment plants. But there are no licensed disposal facilities for specific waste such as PCBs (in concentration above 5.000 ppm) or high organochloride substances due to lack of capacity for the control of dioxins and furans. Training courses are given to the different provinces of the country to develop treatment capacity so as to dispose wastes near their place of generation. Provincial or territorial approval is required to operate a treatment plant. For regulation of waste management there are: A legal tool, Law No. 24.051, regulated by Executive Decree No. 831/93 that rules the "generation, handling and treatment of hazardous waste"; and a workable tool, Register of generators and operators of hazardous waste. With the intention of exercising due control over hazardous waste the enforcement authority requires mandatory registration of all those parties that generate, handle, carry, treat or dispose hazardous waste.

Two documents are used to exercise the control: Environmental Annual Certificate: After all the legal and technical requirements that ensure an environmental sound management of the hazardous waste are fulfilled, the concerned parties receive this certificate. Industries, carriers, treatment and disposal plants and any other activity that generates or operates with hazardous wastes must have the necessary authorization. The company which carries on a movement of hazardous wastes also needs this certificate for operating. Manifest: It is the document that records the origin of the waste, and its transfer from the generation site to the final disposal plant (from cradle to the grave).

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesLaw No. 24051, regulated by Executive Decree No. 831/93 that rules the "generation, handling and treatment of hazardous waste"; Law No. 23922, ratification of the Basel Convention (1992); and Provincial legislations.Information can be obtained from: www.medioambiente.gov.ar

Measures taken by industries/waste generators

The application of International Management Systems.


For information about Licences for Wastes Operators granted by Argentine Jurisdictions (local authorities), see web site:www.medioambiente.gov.ar (COFEMA)There are several facilities in the country. For an up-dated National Permits List see web site: www.medioambiente.gov.ar (Dirección Nacional de Gestión Ambiental - Unidad Registro).


No agreements.


- Secretaría de Ambiente y Desarrollo Sustentable, San Martín 459, Buenos Aires (1004), Argentina, 05411-4348-8425, e-mail:[email protected], www.medioambiente.gov.ar

- Universidad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales (UBA), Ciudad Universitaria, Buenos Aires, 05411-4576-3361, e-mail: [email protected]

- INTI-Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Industrial, Av. Gral. Paz e/Albarellos y Avenida de los Constituyentes, 05411-4724-0587

- Comisión Nacional de Energía Atómica, CNEA, Av. Del Libertador 8250, 05411-0704-1000

- INA - Instituto Nacional del Agua y el Ambiente, Autop. Ezeiza Cañuelas km1620, Ezeiza, 05411-44480-9219/448.9225

A complete list could be obtained from: www.medioambiente.gov.ar



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Generation

Amount of hazardous wastes generated under Art. 1(1)a (Annex I: Y1-Y45) of BCAmount of hazardous wastes generated under Art. 1(1)b of BCTotal amount of hazardous wastes generated 1)

Amount of other wastes generated (Annex II: Y46-Y47) 1)



1) Complete national inventory of hazardous wastes does not exist. Existing estimations are partial, which could be accessed at www.medioambiente.gov.ar.



ArmeniaStatus of Ratifications:Party to the Basel Convention: 01.10.1999 (a)Amendment to the Basel Convention: -Basel protocol on Liability and Compensation: -



Ministry of Nature Protection of the Republic of Armenia3, Governmental Building, Republic SquareYerevan 375010ArmeniaTelephone: (374 10) 53 8838Telefax: (374 10) 53 8838Website:

HeadDepartment of Hazardous Substances and Waste Management, Ministry of Nature Protection of the Republic of Armenia, 3, Governmental BuildingRepublic Square, Yerevan 375010ArmeniaTelephone: (374 10) 53 88 38Telefax: (374 10) 53-8838E-Mail: [email protected]:

National Definition

National definition of waste and hazardous waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Armenia. National definition of wastes (industrial and household) is given in the National “Law on Wastes” (Part one, article 4 “Definition”), adopted on November 24, 2004 (AL-159-N):1) industrial and household wastes /hereinafter - wastes/ - wastes arising in the process of industrial or household consumption of raw materials, compounds, products and by-products, other production or food processing remains, as well as manufactured goods/produce that lost the initial consumer properties;4) hazardous wastes – wastes, the physical, chemical or biological characteristics of which pose or can arise danger to Human Health and damage to the Environment and require special methods, procedures, and means for their management;17) waste transboundary movement – transportation of wastes from the area of a country to the area of another country or ever some area that is out of jurisdiction of any country, on condition that such transportation of wastes relates to benefits of at least two countries.



In Armenia there are no wastes other than those pursuant to Art. 1 (1)a and/or Art. 1 (1)b of the Basel Convention that require special consideration when subjected to transboundary movement.


Amendment to the Basel ConventionThe amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1) has not been implemented in Armenia.

Restrictions on transit and export for final disposal and for recoveryArmenia restricts the transit and export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery.

“The order of adjustment of hazardous wastes and other wastes import, export and transit over the territory of the Republic of Armenia” approved by the Governmental Decision No 97 on 08.12.1995, regulates all the issues, concerning transboundary movement of hazardous wastes and other wastes, and their disposal. The above-mentioned Governmental Decision states following: obligatory prior notification is required for import and/or export of hazardous and other wastes to the Republic of Armenia and transboundary movement thereof through the territory of the Republic of Armenia, that is implemented on permission of the Ministry of Nature Protection. The import, export of non-hazardous wastes and transboundary movement thereof through the territory of the Republic of Armenia is implemented on general basis without the prior notification. “List of regulated and non-regulated wastes, their hazardous properties, documents on declaration, notification and disposal actions” agreed with Ministry of Economy and Finance, Custom State Committee and approved by decree of Ministry of Nature Protection on December 1999. This document was prepared according to “The order of adjustment of hazardous wastes and other wastes import, export and transit over the territory of the Republic of Armenia” adopted by the Governmental Decision No 97 on 08.12.1995, which regulates all the issues, concerning transboundary movement of hazardous wastes and other wastes, and the disposal thereof. Governmental Decision of the Republic of Armenia “On approval of the “Republic of Armenia List of hazardous wastes” (No.874-A dated May 20, 2004). Governmental Decision of the Republic of Armenia “On applying changes to the Decision of the Republic of Armenia No.97 of December 8, 1995 and on approval of the Republic of Armenia “List of prohibited hazardous wastes” (No.1093-N dated July 8, 2004).

Export of hazardous wastes is implemented if country has no technical capacity, facility or appropriate sites for such wastes disposal in environmentally sound way and it should be provided with the permission granted from the state competent authority. For transit through the territory of the Republic of Armenia the appropriate permission of competent authority should be submitted.

Restrictions on import for final disposal and for recoveryArmenia restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery.

“The order of adjustment of hazardous wastes and other wastes import, export and transit over the territory of the Republic of Armenia” approved by the Government Decision No. 97 on 08.12.1995 states the following: import of all types of wastes for purpose of storage and disposal (burial) is banned to the Republic of Armenia, as well as import of wastes with hazardous properties is banned disregards to the goal of their application/use; import of wastes and raw materials for the purpose of their application/use is allowed to the Republic of Armenia only in case of their direct use or after processing; obligatory preliminary notification is required for import and/or export of hazardous and other wastes to the Republic of Armenia and transboundary movement thereof through the territory of the Republic of Armenia, that is implemented on permission of the Ministry of Nature Protection. The import, export of non-hazardous wastes and transboundary movement thereof through the territory of the Republic of Armenia is implemented on general basis without the prior notification. In order to regulate the issues on hazardous wastes management and in accordance with the Basel Convention requirements the following documents were adopted:The Governmental Decision of the Republic of Armenia No. 874-А “Approval of the List of Hazardous Wastes of the Republic of Armenia” (May 8, 2004). The Governmental Decision No. 1093-N on “Amendment to the Governmental Decision of the Republic of Armenia No. 97 on December 8, 1995 and approval of the List of Banned Hazardous Wastes of the Republic of Armenia” (July 8, 2004).The Governmental Decision No 902 adopted in 2000, by which import of all kinds of wastes without the special permission of Ministry of Nature Protection and Ministry of Industry and Trade is prohibited.

The import of hazardous wastes to the territory of the Republic of Armenia, irrespective of their disposal type, is prohibited.


National strategies/policiesNational policy is aimed to minimize wastes generation and their utilization. The National “Law on Wastes” adopted on November 24, 2004 (AL-159-N) presupposes economic incentive measures for the enterprise carrying-out activity for the wastes recycling and utilization.

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesThe National “Law on Wastes” was prepared, taking into account the incentive measures for the elimination and/or reduction of hazardous wastes generation and other types of wastes. The national legislation presupposes penalty for the violation in the sphere of wastes management according to the Administrative Codex (article 201, paragraph 1; article 201, paragraph 2) and Crime Codex (article 237, paragraph 6) of the Republic of Armenia. The Crime Codex was amended on June 9, 2004 and issues on chemicals and hazardous wastes management are set out in Chapter 27 «Crimes against Environment safety», articles 281-298, where the types and scopes of criminal penalties are determined in case of environmental pollution by

chemicals and hazardous wastes as well as chemicals and hazardous wastes illegal management.

Economic instruments/ initiativesAccording to the Chapter V “Provision of economic incentives on measures on wastes utilization and minimization of their generating volumes” article 23 “Stimulation of measures aimed at wastes utilization and minimization of their generating volumes” of the National “Law on Wastes”, there are economic incentive measures, providing privileges to those enterprises, at which activities for the wastes recycling and utilization are implemented. According to system on license issuing (“Order of licensing for recycling, treatment, storage, transport and disposal actions on hazardous wastes in the Republic of Armenia” approved by the No 121-N Governmental Decision of January 30, 2003), legal and natural persons engaged in recycling, treatment, storage, transport and disposal of hazardous wastes are obliged to apply for obtaining the license.

Measures taken by industries/waste generatorsIn accordance with the Chapter V “Provision of economic incentives on measures on wastes utilization and minimization of their generating volumes”, article 23 “Stimulation of measures/actions aimed at wastes utilization and minimizing the volumes of their generation” of the National “Law on Wastes” there are privileges for wastes recycling, reusing, recuperating enterprises.

OthersIn order to regulate the issues on hazardous wastes management and in accordance with the Basel Convention requirements the following documents were approved: The Governmental Decision of the Republic of Armenia No. 874-А “Approval of the List of hazardous wastes of the Republic of Armenia” signed on May 8, 2004.The Governmental Decision of the Republic of Armenia No. 1093-N on “Amendment to the Governmental Decision of the Republic of Armenia No97 on December 8, 1995 and approval of the List of Banned Hazardous Wastes of the Republic of Armenia” signed on July 8, 2004. Protocol Decision of the Government of the Republic of Armenia No. 26 “Endorsement of the National Profile on Chemicals and Waste Management” signed on July 8, 2004.


National strategies/policiesNational policy is aimed to minimize wastes generation and their utilization. The National “Law on Wastes” presupposes economic incentive measures for the enterprise carrying-out activity for the wastes recycling and utilization. The obligatory prior notification is required for import and/or export of hazardous and other wastes to the Republic of Armenia and transboundary movement thereof through the territory of the Republic of Armenia that is implemented on permission of the Ministry of Nature Protection.

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesNational “Law on Wastes” regulates issues on wastes management in the Republic of Armenia including transboundary movement. According to system on license issuing (“Order of licensing for recycling, treatment, storage, transport and disposal actions on hazardous wastes in the Republic of Armenia” approved by the No 121-N Governmental Decision of January 30, 2003), legal and natural persons engaged in recycling, treatment, storage, transport and disposal of hazardous wastes are obliged to apply for obtaining the license. In order to regulate the issues on hazardous wastes management and in accordance with the Basel Convention requirements the following documents were approved: The Governmental Decision of the Republic of Armenia No. 874-А “Approval of the List of hazardous wastes of the Republic of Armenia” signed on May 8, 2004. The Governmental Decision of the Republic of Armenia No. 1093-N on “Amendment to the Governmental Decision of the Republic of Armenia No97 on December 8, 1995 and approval of the List of Banned Hazardous Wastes of the Republic of Armenia” signed on July 8, 2004.

Economic instruments/ initiativesEconomic incentive measures and privileges for establishment of advanced low-wastes technologies and clean production activities will be initiated based on the principles of “Law on Wastes”.

Measures taken by industries/waste generatorsIn accordance with the Chapter V “Provision of economic incentives on measures on wastes utilization and minimization of their generating volumes”, article 23 “Stimulation of measures/actions aimed at wastes utilization and minimizing the volumes of their generation” of the National “Law on Wastes” there are privileges for wastes recycling, reusing, recuperating enterprises.

OthersIn order to regulate the issues on hazardous wastes management including transboundary movement and in accordance with the Basel Convention requirements the following documents were approved: The Governmental Decision of the Republic of Armenia No. 874-А. Approval of the List of Hazardous Wastes of the Republic of Armenia” signed on May 8, 2004. The Governmental Decision of the Republic of Armenia No. 1093-N on “Amendment to the Governmental Decision of the Republic of Armenia No. 97 on December 8, 1995 and approval of the List of Banned Hazardous Wastes of the Republic of Armenia” signed on July 8, 2004.


Disposal facilitiesUrban and rural landfills; Disposal operation; D1

The “Law on Environmental Protection and Natural Resources Use Fees” was adopted in December 1998, by which state management and order of environmental protection are regulated, as well as natural

resources use fees, payments and responsibility for violation are provided. In April 2000 the “Law on Environmental Protection Fee Rates” was adopted, by which the fee rates are determined for wastes disposal to the landfills depending on class of wastes hazard. The article 22 “Environmental protection fees for wastes disposal into environment” of the National “Law on Wastes” states that to dispose wastes into environment the environmental protection fees are established according to the National “Law on Environmental Protection and Natural Resources Use Fees”.



Multilateral agreement on Control of Hazardous and Other Wastes Transboundary Movement between Commonwealth of Independent States; 12.04.1996 -


- Ministry of Nature Protection- Ministry of Trade and Economic Development- Ministry of Health- Ministry of Energy- Ministry of Agriculture



tons)

Generation


3,979,479

Amount of hazardous wastes generated under Art. 1(1)b of BCTotal amount of hazardous wastes generated 3,979,479Amount of other wastes generated (Annex II: Y46-Y47) 1)



1) According to the records available at the municipalities, in 2003, 1,376,200 m3 of household wastes were generated in Armenia.



Australia




ManagerHazardous Waste SectionDepartment of the Environment and HeritageGPO Box 787Canberra ACT 2601Australiatel.: (61-2) 6274-1411fax: (61-2) 6274-1164e-mail.: [email protected]: http://www.deh.gov.au/industry/chemicals/hwa/index.html

ManagerHazardous Waste SectionDepartment of the Environment and HeritageGPO Box 787Canberra ACT 2601Australiatel.: (61-2) 6274-1411fax: (61-2) 6274-1164e-mail.: [email protected]: http://www.deh.gov.au/industry/chemicals/hwa/index.html

National Definition

National definition of waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Australia. Waste means a substance or object that is proposed to be disposed of; or is disposed; or is required by a law of the Commonwealth, a State or a Territory to be disposed of.

National definition of hazardous waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Australia. Hazardous waste means:(a) waste prescribed by the regulations, where the waste has any of the characteristics mentioned in Annex III to the Basel Convention; or (b) wastes covered by paragraph 1(a) of Article 1 of the Basel Convention; or (c) household waste; or (d) residues arising from the incineration of household waste; but does not include wastes covered by paragraph 4 of Article 1 of the Basel Convention.

Note 1: Section 4A provides for an extended meaning of hazardous waste. The extended meaning relates to the following matters:(a) a case where a foreign country has classified a particular substance or object as hazardous waste;(b) a case where a foreign country has classified waste collected from

households as hazardous waste.

Note 2: Section 4F provides for an extended meaning of hazardous waste. The extended meaning relates to substances or objects subject to notification or control under Article 11 arrangements.

Australia regulates/controls additional wastes as hazardous that are not included in Art. 1 (1)a of the Basel Convention and would be controlled for the purpose of transboundary movements pursuant to Art. 1 (1)b.

Aluminium ashes and residues1,2

1. This listing includes wastes in the form of ash, residue, slag, dross, skimming, scaling dust, sludge and cake unless a material is expressly listed elsewhere.2. Regulated only when moved from one OECD country to another OECD country in accordance with OECD Council Decision C92 (39) FINAL.

In Australia there are no wastes other than those pursuant to Art. 1 (1)a and/or Art. 1 (1)b of the Basel Convention that require special consideration when subjected to transboundary movement.


Amendment to the Basel ConventionThe amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1) has not been implemented in Australia.

Restrictions on export for final disposalAustralia restricts the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal.

Section 17 of the Hazardous Waste (Regulation of Exports and Imports) Act 1989. Section 18A also provides that the Minister must not grant a Basel export permit if the applicant proposes that the hazardous waste will be disposed of by a method that is within the scope of Section A of Annex IV to the Basel Convention, unless the Minister is satisfied that there are exceptional circumstances. In deciding whether there are exceptional circumstances the Minister must have regard to the following: whether there will be significant risk of injury or damage to human beings or the environment if the permit is not granted;whether the waste is needed for research into improving the management of hazardous waste; andwhether the waste is needed for testing for the purposes of improving the management of hazardous waste.

The Minister also has discretion to decide not to grant a permit under the Act if there is reason to believe that the hazardous waste could be disposed of safely, efficiently and in an environmentally sound manner at a facility in Australia.Entry into force: 12 December 1996.

The restriction covers all countries and regions and all hazardous wastes.

Restrictions on export for recoveryAustralia restricts the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery.

Section 17 of the Hazardous Waste (Regulation of Exports and Imports) Act 1989. Entry into force: 12 December 1996.


Restrictions on import for final disposalAustralia restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal.



Restrictions on import for recoveryAustralia restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery.



Restrictions on transitAustralia restricts the transit of hazardous wastes and other wastes.

Section 17A of the Hazardous Waste (Regulation of Exports and Imports) Act 1989. Entry into force: 12 December 1996.



National strategies/policiesThe eight Australian States and Territories have economic measures/initiatives in place to reduce and/or eliminate the generation of hazardous wastes and other wastes.

Electrical and Electronic Product Stewardship Strategy: The peak electrical and electronic industry associations (Australian Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers’ Association, Consumer Electronics Suppliers’ Association, Australian Information Industry Association and Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association) are developing an industry wide voluntary product stewardship strategy. Their work is being developed in cooperation with an Environment Protection and Heritage

Council Working Group composed of representatives of Australian, State and Territory environmental agencies. The strategy will address environmental issues in six priority consumer product categories: Personal computers and peripherals; Televisions, video cassette recorders, and home entertainment electronics; Major household appliances (whitegoods, stoves, etc); Small appliances (including personal care and electrical accessories); Lamps and Mobile phones.

Australia's EnviroNET is a directory of Australia's environment industries including databases of environment management expertise, industry applications for environmental technologies, environmental education; plus a range of other resources to support development and uptake of Australian solutions to industry's environmental issues.

Economic instruments/ initiativesProduct Stewardship Arrangements for Used Oil: These arrangements were introduced in 2001 by the Australian Government to provide incentives to increase used oil recycling. The arrangements comprise a levy-benefit system, where a 5.449-cent per liter levy on new lubricating oil underwrites benefit payments to used oil recyclers and a 7-year $34.5 million transitional assistance grants scheme. The Arrangements, administered by the Australian Taxation Office and the Department of the Environment and Heritage aim to encourage the environmentally sustainable management and re-refining of used oil and its re-use. In the year 2003 Australians recycled approximately 231 million liters, or more than 81%, of their used oil.


National strategies/policiesThe measures taken for reduction of the amount of hazardous wastes and other wastes subject to the transboundary movement are same as the measures taken for reduction and/or elimination of hazardous waste generation.


Disposal facilitiesA complete list could be obtained from the following web sites:http://www.deh.gov.au/http://www.environment.act.gov.au/ie4/http://www.search.nsw.gov.au/environment.asphttp://www.nt.gov.au/ntg/environment.shtmlhttp://www.env.qld.gov.au/environment/environment/legislation/epa.htmlhttp://www.sa.gov.au/environment/protection/http://www.service.tas.gov.au/Nav/Topic.asp?Topic=Environment%2C+land+and+waterhttp://www.vic.gov.au/subindex.cfm?link_ID=14http://www.environ.wa.gov.au/

Recovery/recycling/re-use facilitiesA complete list could be obtained from the following web sites:http://www.deh.gov.au/

http://www.environ.wa.gov.au/

http://www.environment.act.gov.au/ie4/http://www.search.nsw.gov.au/environment.asphttp://www.nt.gov.au/ntg/environment.shtmlhttp://www.env.qld.gov.au/environment/environment/legislation/epa.htmlhttp://www.sa.gov.au/environment/protection/http://www.service.tas.gov.au/Nav/Topic.asp?Topic=Environment%2C+land+and+waterhttp://www.vic.gov.au/subindex.cfm?link_ID=14http://www.environ.wa.gov.au/


- Multilateral; OECD Member Countries; 15.03.2004 -; OECD Decision C(2001)107/FINAL concerning the revision of Decision C(92)39/FINAL on the Control of Transfrontier Movements of Wastes Destined for Recovery Operations.

- Regional; Forum Island Countries; 25.10.2001 -; Convention to Ban the Importation into Forum Island Countries of Hazardous and Radioactive Wastes and to Control the Transboundary Movement and Management of Hazardous Wastes within the South Pacific Region (Waigani Convention)

- Bilateral; Australia and the Democratic Republic of East Timor; 04.11.2002 -; Import hazardous wastes from East Timor for disposal in Australia


A complete list could be obtained from the following web sites:http://www.deh.gov.au/http://www.environment.act.gov.au/ie4/http://www.search.nsw.gov.au/environment.asphttp://www.nt.gov.au/ntg/environment.shtmlhttp://www.env.qld.gov.au/environment/environment/legislation/epa.htmlhttp://www.sa.gov.au/environment/protection/http://www.service.tas.gov.au/Nav/Topic.asp?Topic=Environment%2C+land+and+waterhttp://www.vic.gov.au/subindex.cfm?link_ID=14http://www.environ.wa.gov.au/



tons)

Generation


707,666

Amount of hazardous wastes generated under Art. 1(1)b of BCTotal amount of hazardous wastes generated 707,666Amount of other wastes generated (Annex II: Y46-Y47) 1,648,681 1)

Export Amount of hazardous wastes exported 29,838Amount of other wastes exported Not reported

Import Amount of hazardous wastes imported 4,471Amount of other wastes imported 150

1) Amount refers to Y46.



Austria

Status of Ratifications:Party to the Basel Convention: 12.01.1993Amendment to the Basel Convention: 17.10.1999 (A)Basel protocol on Liability and Compensation: -



Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Foresting, Environment and Water ManagementDepartment VI/1, Stubenbastei 5A-1010 ViennaAustriaTelephone: (43 1) 515 223 513Telefax: (43 1) 515 227 333 and 7502E-Mail: [email protected] or [email protected]

Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Foresting,Environment and Water ManagementDepartment VI/4, Stubenbastei 5A-1010 ViennaAustriaTelephone: (43 1) 515 223 537Telefax: (43 1) 515 227 333 and 7502E-Mail: [email protected] or [email protected]

National Definition

National definition of waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Austria.

Definition of waste is in line with EU Regulation 74/442/EEC (Article 1). For the purposes of this Directive: (a) "waste" means any substance or object which the holder disposes of or is required to dispose of pursuant to the provisions of national law in force; (1)OJ No C 32, 11.2.1975, p. 36. (2)OJ No C 16, 23.1.1975, p. 12. (3)OJ No C 112, 20.12.1973, p. 3.

The national definition is laid down in article 2 of the Act on sustainable Waste Management (Federal Waste Management Act 2002), Fed. Law. Gaz. I 2002/102.The text can be obtained via Internet: Download: http://www.lebensministerium.at/filemanager/download/11353/A draft English translation is available via the focal point.

National definition of hazardous waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Austria. Hazardous waste is defined by Article 2, 4, 3 of the Federal Waste Management Act (Federal Law Gaz. I 2002/102 as amended) in combination with the Ordinance on a Waste Catalogue (Federal Law Gaz. II 2003/570 as amended). This definition is based on the EU

Directive 91/689/EEC. There is no full English translation of the waste catalogue available but the classification of a waste in accordance with the Austrian legislation can be provided by the Focal Point on request.

The definition of hazardous waste was previously (before 2004) based on the Ordinance on Hazardous Wastes (Fed. Law Gaz. II 1997/227). The recent definition is contained in the “Ordinance on a Waste Catalogue” (Fed. Law. Gaz II 2003/570). The Ordinance can be downloaded from: http://www.lebensministerium.at/filemanager/download/10520/ Within the European Union not all hazard characteristics of waste are harmonized (H1, H2, H9, H13 and H14 in accordance with Annex 3 of the Directive 91/689/EEC are not harmonized yet). Therefore the definition of hazardous waste is based on both, EU Waste Legislation and National Waste Legislation.

Austria regulates/controls additional wastes as hazardous that are not included in Art. 1 (1)a of the Basel Convention and would be controlled for the purpose of transboundary movements pursuant to Art. 1 (1)b. The national definition of hazardous waste covers wastes other than those listed in Annexes I, II and VIII of the Basel Convention. A list of such wastes is posted on the Basel Convention's website (www.basel.int).

Austria requires special consideration for the following waste(s) when subjected to transboundary movement:

The shipment of any waste not listed in Annex II of the EU Regulation 259/93/EC is subject to a notification procedure.


Amendment to the Basel ConventionThe amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1) has been implemented in Austria.

The ban is implemented via EU-Legislation (Shipment Regulation 259/93/EC as amended by OJ L 022 24.01.1997 p.14 and OJ L 316 10.12.1999 p.45; Article 16).

Austria ratified the two amendments to the Basel Convention (III/1 and IV/9) in 1999 (Fed. Law Gaz.III 2000/6). The amendments became effective October 26th 1999.

Restrictions on export for final disposalAustria restricts the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal.

Federal Waste Management Plan 2001, which statutes the principle of self-sufficiency for final disposal. Based on this principle objections are raised in case of exports for final disposal provided there is a suitable disposal option in Austria. (19 December 2001).

In line with the EU Regulation 259/93/EC final disposal is allowed only within the European Economic Area (EEA).Exports for final disposal are allowed only to member countries of the European Union or the European Free Trade Association. The export can be allowed only if there is no adequate disposal option in Austria.

Restrictions on export for recoveryAustria restricts the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery.

The export of hazardous wastes in accordance with Council Decision 94/904/EC and of wastes listed in Annex V of the Shipment Regulation (295(93/EC) for recycling is allowed only to Countries applying OECD Council Decision C92(39) FINAL (amendment of the Shipment Regulation OJ L 022 24.01.1997 p.14 and OJ L 316 10.12.1999 p.45). This restriction covers all countries not applying the OECD Council Decision C92(39) FINAL.

The restriction covers all countries not listed in Annex VII of the Basel Convention.

Restrictions on import for final disposalAustria restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal.

Federal Waste Management Plan 2001, which statutes the principle of self sufficiency for final disposal. Based on this principle objections can be raised in case of imports for final disposal provided there is no sufficient capacity for domestic wastes in Austria (19 December 2001).

The import of hazardous wastes is allowed only from Countries party to the Basel Convention or applying the OECD Decision C(92)39 or having concluded an Article 11 agreement (Article 11 of Basel Convention).

The restriction covers non parties to the Basel Convention, neither listed in Annex VII of the Convention nor having concluded an Article 11 agreement.

Restrictions on import for recoveryAustria restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery.

EU Regulation 259/93/EEC as amended.

Imports of hazardous wastes are allowed only from Countries party to the Basel Convention or Countries applying the OECD Decision C(92)39. Additionally import from non parties are allowed on the basis of a bilateral agreement in accordance with article 11 of the Basel

Convention. No such agreement beside C(92)39 (as amended) is in force in Austria.

Restrictions on transitAustria has no restrictions on the transit of hazardous wastes and other wastes.


National strategies/policiesWaste avoidance was already a basic principle of the Austrian Waste Management Act 1990. New legislation was including the principles of sustainable development was prepared in 2001 and enforced in 2002 (Act on sustainable Waste Management; Fed. Law Gaz. I 2002/102).

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesBranch specific concepts for hazardous waste management (including waste avoidance) where drafted by the Federal Ministry. Detailed information is available via the home page www.lebensministerium.at/umwelt/umweltnet/

Economic instruments/ initiativesNo new measures taken in 2001 and onwards.

Measures taken by industries/waste generatorsNo data available.

OthersA data base on projects on sustainable development (including waste management projects) is available via the internet; http://taten.municipia.at/


National strategies/policiesThe Federal Waste Management Plan 2001 statutes the principle of self-sufficiency for final disposal. Based on this principle objections are raised in case of exports for final disposal provided there is a suitable disposal option in Austria (19 December 2001).

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesSupplement to the Federal Waste Management Plan 2001(available in German or English via the internet:

In English:http://www.umweltnet.at/filemanager/download/9390/In German: http://www.umweltnet.at/filemanager/download/9389/

Economic instruments/ initiativesNo data available.


No data available.

OthersNo data available.


Data can be obtained via the Focal Point on request.

A list could be obtained from:Federal Environment Agency, A-1090 Spittelauer Lände 5, Vienna.

Or on the Internet:http://www.umweltbundesamt.at/umweltschutz/abfall/abfall_datenbanken/datenverbund/abfrage01/ (where a register of all licensed disposer can be found); andhttp://www.umweltbundesamt.at/umweltschutz/abfall/abfall_datenbanken/anlagendb/abfrage03/ (where a data base of the existing disposal facilities is available).


- Multilateral agreement; OECD Decision C(92)39/FINAL on the Control of Transfrontier Movements of Wastes Destined for Recovery Operations (30 March 1992); OECD Member Countries; 1994 -


Information could be obtained from:Federal Environment Agency, A-1090 Spittelauer Lände 5, Vienna.

Or via the Internet:http://www.umweltbundesamt.at/umweltsituation/abfall/wegweiser/toc.htm



tons)

Generation


968,625

Amount of hazardous wastes generated under Art. 1(1)b of BC No dataTotal amount of hazardous wastes generated 968,625 Amount of other wastes generated (Annex II: Y46-Y47) 1)

Export Amount of hazardous wastes exported 150,297Amount of other wastes exported 58,661

Import Amount of hazardous wastes imported 43,201Amount of other wastes imported 4,787 2)

1) Municipal wastes generated: 1,338,900 metric tons.“ Municipal wastes” means wastes from households and small shops. Detailed information is contained in the Federal Waste Management Plan edited in 1992, 1995, 1998, 2001 and is available via the Focal Point. Residues from waste incineration (Y47) are defined as hazardous by national legislation but not included in the figure on total hazardous waste generation (Annex: Y1-Y45).2) Amount refers to Y46.



Azerbaijan




Competent Authority is being designated Deputy Director of Agency on Hazardous Wastes ManagementNeftchiler Avenue, 91, BakuAzerbaijanTel: (994-12) 92-6627Fax: (994-12) 92-6627E-mail: [email protected] Website:

National Definition

The national definition of waste to be used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste is being prepared.

National definition of hazardous waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Azerbaijan.


In Azerbaijan there are no wastes other than those pursuant to Art. 1 (1)a and/or Art. 1 (1)b of the Basel Convention that require special consideration when subjected to transboundary movement.


Amendment to the Basel ConventionThe amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1) has not been implemented in Azerbaijan.

Restrictions on export for final disposalAzerbaijan restricts the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal.

The export of non-ferrous and black metals was temporarily stopped by president's decree as from 17.04.2001.

Restrictions on export for recovery


Azerbaijan is in a preparatory process to restrict the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery.

Restrictions on import for final disposalAzerbaijan restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal.

Relevant legislation is article 14 of the law about municipal and industrial wastes adopted by Azerbaijan Republic.

The restriction covers all categories of wastes.

Restrictions on import for recoveryAzerbaijan restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery.

According to the Law on industrial and municipal wastes (30 June 1998) the wastes which are not subject to their recovery could not be imported.

Restrictions on transitAzerbaijan restricts the transit of hazardous wastes and other wastes.

The restrictions are specified in Article 14 of the legislation of the Republic of Azerbaijan "About industrial and municipal wastes" saying that "transit transportation of wastes which are not subject to treatment is prohibited".


National strategies/policiesNational Hazardous Wastes Management Strategy was adopted by the decree of Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Azerbaijan on 25th August 2004.

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesIt provides and includes international principles, a policy and decision-making framework for the environmentally sound management of hazardous wastes and a system for the collection, treatment, recycling and disposal of hazardous wastes according to international practice and standards.

Measures taken by industries/waste generatorsFacilities and devices are constructed by organizations, which are dealing with neutralization and utilization of hazardous wastes.


National strategies/policiesThe work on supplementing the existing legislation with amendments has been already completed (Law on amendments to the Law of the Republic of Azerbaijan “About industrial and municipal wastes” (Compiled legislative acts of the Republic of Azerbaijan, 1998 No 10, Article 606)).Legislation, regulations and guidelines

Legislative acts were adopted (passport, definition and classification of waste, inventory, licensing).


Measures taken by industries/waste generatorsNo information is available.

OthersAt present the rules on hazardous wastes transportation is regulated by the rules on hazardous cargoes transportation.


Disposal facilities- Baku, Garadag District, AA Services “Serena” Polygon for the waste

substances; Disposal of hazardous industrial wastes; - Baku, Garadag District, Alhtarma;; - Sumgayit City, ”Hazardous waste” Center; Treatment and storage

facility for mercury sludge and other hazardous wastes;

Hazardous wastes are neutralized (buried) in the appropriate pits. Thermal desorption device for utilization of oil sludge was constructed in the landfill.



No agreements.


- Training Center of the Ministry of Ecology & Natural Resources, Baku 370073, Str.B.Aghayer, 100-A

- Center of Environmentally Sound Technologies, Baku 370073, Str.B.Aghayer, 100-A

- Hazardous wastes sector in the Environmental Protection Department, B.Aghayev, 100-A, 370073 Baku, Azerbaijan

- Radioactive Issues institute, Physical Environment Center, Baku, H. Javid Avenue, 31

- Institute on Chemical Issues, Baku, H. Javid Avenue, 29



tons)

Generation



Import Amount of hazardous wastes imported 9,686Amount of other wastes imported Not reported



BahrainStatus of Ratifications:Party to the Basel Convention: 15.10.1992 Amendment to the Basel Convention: 25.07.2005Basel protocol on Liability and Compensation: -



Environment and Wildlife AffairsPublic Commission for the Protection of Marine Resources, Environment and WildlifeP.O. Box 32657, Isa TownKingdom of BahrainTelephone: (973) 17 87 42 90Telefax: (973) 17 76 49 34E-Mail: [email protected]

Head of Waste Management SectionEnvironment and Wildlife AffairsPublic Commission for the Protection of Marine Resources, Environment and Wildlife, P.O. Box 32657, Isa TownKingdom of BahrainTelephone: (973) 17 87 51 63Telefax: (973) 17 78 61 02E-Mail: [email protected] or [email protected]

National Definition

National definition of waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Bahrain. The definition is in accordance with the Basel Convention.

National definition of hazardous waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Bahrain. Any waste containing significant quantities of a substance which may present danger to the life or health of living organisms when released in the environment or to the safety of humans or equipment in disposal when incorrectly handled. Hazardous properties include toxic, carcinogenic, mutagenic, or teratogenic characteristics, as well as flammability, chemical reactivity or other biologically damaging properties (including radioactivity).


In Bahrain there are no wastes other than those pursuant to Art. 1 (1)a and/or Art. 1 (1)b of the Basel Convention that require special consideration when subjected to transboundary movement.




Bahrain ratified (25/7/05) the amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1).

Restrictions on transit and export and import for final disposal and for recovery.Bahrain is in a preparatory process to restrict the transit, export and import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery.


National strategies/policiesA new incineration system for treating the generated healthcare wastes (i.e. clinical, pharmaceutical, infectious anatomical and chemical wastes) has been commissioned and is operating since April 2002,which is considered as a major milestone in environmental protection and part of national strategy to reduce and treat the hazardous wastes in the country; and Environmental Affairs (EA) is approaching international agencies and organizations to assist in minimizing the quantity of industrial / hazardous wastes generated in the country. Many meetings have been held with the major industries to chalk out practical and achievable plans and programs for waste minimization utilizing efficient and environmental friendly processes, methodologies and equipment.

Legislation, regulations and guidelines“Healthcare Waste Management Standards”: Ministerial Order No.1 of 2001 has been issued highlighting the collection, transportation, storage, transfer, treatment and disposal of hazardous healthcare waste generated in Kingdom of Bahrain. The emissions from healthcare treatment facilities are also streamlined as well as the management and disposal of effluent and solid waste residues; Article 5 states: The waste producer shall seek to reduce the generation levels of such waste in quantity and quality through developing the appliances and equipment used, adopt and use a clean technology, select the alternatives and raw materials that cause less damage to the environment and public health;“Hazardous Waste Management Standard”: The draft standards for collection, storage, handling, transportation, transfer, treatment, disposal, recycling and reuse have been prepared and discussed with the industries. The standards will soon be finalized and enforced in the country; and “Used Oil Management Standards”: Ministerial Order No.4 of 2005 has been issued highlighting the collection, storage, handling, treatment, disposal, recycling and reuse of oil and related products. The standards will soon be enforced in the country.

Measures taken by industries/waste generatorsSeveral industrial companies (ALBA and GPIC) adopted ISO 14000 standards and were certified by ISO, in addition to the implementation of environment management systems.

Others

Ongoing projects on cleaner production, recycling, reduction of hazardous waste and elimination of hazardous waste.


National strategies/policiesAdvocating for adoption of cleaner production by the new industrial projects; Minimizing the generation of hazardous wastes through the modification of industrial processes of the existing industries;Environmental impact assessment by the EA. No permission is given to the new industries during this stage until they take provision to reduce the anticipated hazardous wastes; and A new industrial landfill site has been operating since February 2001 to accommodate the industrial hazardous and semi-hazardous wastes being generated in the country with a capacity of 746 000 m3.


Disposal facilities- General Commission for the Protection of Marine Resources,

Environment & Wildlife Environmental Affairs, Hafira Industrial Landfill Site; Landfill site designed for Hazardous and semi-hazardous wastes generated in the country; D5

- Bahrain Waste Treatment Company P.O. Box 20117 Manama – Bahrain Health Care Waste Incinerator; Treating the generated healthcare wastes (i.e. clinical, pharmaceutical, infectious anatomical and chemical wastes); D10

- Ministry of Municipalities and Agriculture Askar Municipal Landfill Site; Landfill site used for Municipal / Domestic Wastes; D1

Recovery/recycling/re-use facilities- Falcon Factory; Recycling of waste paper- Bahrain Recycling Plant Askar - P.O. Box: 26390; Aluminium dross

recycling; R4- AluServ Middle East W.L.L. Manama - P.O. Box: 519 ; Aluminium

dross recycling; R4- Bahrain Scrapmould Manama - P.O. Box: 1208; Recovery of

aluminium and metals scrap; R4- Crown Industries & Crown Metals Manama - P.O. Box: 11101;

Recovery of aluminium and metals scrap; R4


- Regional agreement; Ratification of the Protocol on the Control of Marine Transboundary Movement and Disposal of Hazardous Wastes and other Wastes; Regional Organization for the Protection of the Marine Environment (ROPME); 07.2001 -


- Public Commission for the Protection of Marine Resources, Environment & Wildlife General Directorate for the Protection of Environment & Wildlife P.O.Box 32657 Isa Town

Data on the Generation and Transboundary Movements of Quantities(in metric

Hazardous Wastes and Other wastes in 2003 (as reported) tons)

Generation

Amount of hazardous wastes generated under Art. 1(1)a (Annex I: Y1-Y45) of BCAmount of hazardous wastes generated under Art. 1(1)b of BCTotal amount of hazardous wastes generated 33,617Amount of other wastes generated (Annex II: Y46-Y47) 293,111

Export Amount of hazardous wastes exported 8,417Amount of other wastes exported 0




BangladeshStatus of Ratifications:Party to the Basel Convention: 01.04.1993 (a)Amendment to the Basel Convention: -Basel protocol on Liability and Compensation: -



Director GeneralDepartment of EnvironmentParibesh Bhaban, E/16 AgargaonSher-e-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka 1207BangladeshTelephone: (880 2) 81 24 61Telefax: (880 2) 31 86 82Website:

SecretaryMinistry of Environment and ForestBangladesh Secretariat, Building No. 6DhakaBangladeshTelephone: (880 2) 40 43 49Telefax: (880 2) 86 92 10Website:

National Definition

There is no national definition of waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste in Bangladesh. The definition of "waste" as mentioned in Environmental Conservation Act (ECA) 1995 is as follows: "Waste" means any solid, liquid, gaseous, radioactive substance or the discharge, disposal and dumping of which may cause harmful change to the environment.

There is no national definition of hazardous waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste in Bangladesh. The definition of "Hazardous Substance" as mentioned in Environmental Conservation Act (ECA) 1995 is as follows: "Hazardous Substance" means a substance, the chemical or biochemical properties of which are that its manufacture, storage, discharge or unregulated transportation can be harmful to the environment.


There is no information concerning wastes other than those pursuant to Art. 1 (1)a and/or Art. 1 (1)b of the Basel Convention that would require special consideration when subjected to transboundary movement provided for Bangladesh.



Bangladesh is in a preparatory process of implementing the amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1).

Restrictions on export for final disposal and for recoveryBangladesh has no restrictions on the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery.

Restrictions on import for final disposal and for recoveryBangladesh restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery.

Ban has been imposed on the import of all sorts of waste in the Import Policy Order 2003-2006.


Restrictions on transitThere is no information concerning restrictions on the transit of hazardous wastes and other wastes provided for Bangladesh.

No legal mechanism is in force for the transit of hazardous waste.


National strategies/policiesEnvironment Policy 1992 encourages reuse of various substances in the industrial sector in order to reduce the amount of waste/hazardous waste generated inside the country.

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesBangladesh Environment Conservation Act, 1995 is being enforced to reduce and eliminate generation of the hazardous waste.

Measures taken by industries/waste generatorsInstallation of effluent treatment plant in the polluting industries.


National strategies/policiesEnvironment Policy 1992 encourages recycling/reuse of waste for the reduction of the amount of hazardous waste generated inside the country.

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesBangladesh Environment Conservation Act, 1995 is being enforced to reduce and eliminate generation of the hazardous waste.


Disposal facilitiesThere are large incinerators in operation in large pharmaceutical units. Detailed information of their process is not available.



No agreements.


Department of Environment, E-16,Agargaon, Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka- 1207, Bangladesh



tons)

Generation


ExportAmount of hazardous wastes exported Not reportedAmount of other wastes exported Not reported

ImportAmount of hazardous wastes imported Not reportedAmount of other wastes imported Not reported



BarbadosStatus of Ratifications:Parties to the Basel Convention: 24.08.1995 (a)Amendment to the Basel Convention: -Basel protocol on Liability and Compensation: -



Permanent Secretary (Environment)Ministry of Environment, Energy and Natural Resources, Sir Frank Walcott BuildingColloden Road, St. MichaelBarbadosTelephone: (1 246) 431 76 80Telefax: (1 246) 437 88 59E-Mail: [email protected]:

DirectorEnvironmental Protection DepartmentMinistry of Housing, Lands and the Environment, Jemmotts Lane, St. MichaelBarbadosTelephone: (1 246) 436 48 20Telefax: (1 246) 228 71 03E-Mail: [email protected]:

National Definition

There is no national definition of waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste in Barbados. However, a definition is proposed in the revised "Policy Paper: Management of Toxic Chemicals and Hazardous Waste." Hazardous waste means waste that has one or more of the following properties:1. has flashpoint of less than 61oC; 2.ignites and propagates combustion in a teat sample; 3.at a rate that is equal to or greater that that provided by ammonium persulphate, potassium percholorate or potassium bromate; 4. the pH value is less than 2.0 or greater than 125; 5.contains polychlorinated byphenyls at a concentration equal to or greater than 50mg/kg;6.its leachate contains any substance listed in Table 2 in excess of the concentrations listed; and 7.it contains any of the following substances in a concentration greater than 0.001mg/L: Hexachloro-dibenzo-p-dioxins; Pentachloro-dibenzo-p-dioxins; Tetrachloro-dibenzo-p-dioxinsHexachloro-dibenzofurans; Pentachloro-dibnzofurans; Tetrachloro-dibenzofurans.Special wastes are non-hazardous wastes that require special handling and disposal procedures. These would include, for example: gasoline contaminated soil and wastes from international flights or ports.

There is no national definition of hazardous waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste in Barbados. There is no legal definition of hazardous waste. Shipments of hazardous waste materials however, are shipped in accordance with procedures and guidelines established under the Basel Convention.




In Barbados there are no wastes other than those pursuant to Art. 1 (1)a and/or Art. 1 (1)b of the Basel Convention that require special consideration when subjected to transboundary movement.


Amendment to the Basel ConventionThe amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1) has not been implemented in Barbados.

Restrictions on export for final disposal and for recoveryBarbados has no restrictions on the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery.

Restrictions on transit and import for final disposal and for recoveryBarbados has no restrictions on the transit and import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery.

There is no significant legal authority to prevent the importation of hazardous waste. The Chief Parliamentary Council is in the process of preparing comprehensive environmental management legislation, which would incorporate Basel Convention issues. The restrictions are taken as those found in Article 4 (General Obligations) of the Basel Convention.


National strategies/policiesThe Policy Paper for Chemical Management was recently reviewed and updated. The paper is now entitled "Policy Paper: Management of Toxic Chemicals and Hazardous Waste". The policy paper now provides a policy statement and policy objectives for the management of hazardous waste. The overall aim would be to achieve life cycle management of chemicals and hazardous waste generated locally. The paper mainly makes provisions for shipment of hazardous waste off shore to certified facilities.

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesThe "Policy Paper: Management of Toxic Chemicals and Hazardous Waste" identifies four broad areas for legislative development. These areas are Import/Export/Re-Export; Handling and Transport; Business Operation; and Disposal.


None.




No agreements.


- Barbados National Standards InstituteCulloden Rd, St. MichaelTel: (1-246) 426-3870

- GAS – Analytical Services LaboratoryCulloden Rd, St. MichaelTel: (1-246) 426-0681

- The University of West IndiesCave Hill Campus, Cave Hill, St. MichaelTel: (1-246) 417-4000

- Environmental Protection DepartmentJemmotts Lane, St. MichaelTel: (1-246) 436-4820

- Customs and Excise DepartmentPort Authority Building, University Row,St. Michael, Tel: (1-246) 430-2300



tons)

Generation


4 1)

Amount of hazardous wastes generated under Art. 1(1)b of BC 4 1)

Total amount of hazardous wastes generated Amount of other wastes generated (Annex II: Y46-Y47)

Export Amount of hazardous wastes exported 59,106 2)

Amount of other wastes exported 0


1) In addition, 12,721 L of hazardous wastes were generated.2) IN addition 211,981 L of hazardous wastes were exported.



BelarusStatus of Ratifications:Party to the Basel Convention: 10.12.1999 (a)Amendment to the Basel Convention: -Basel protocol on Liability and Compensation: -



Deputy MinisterMinistry of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection, 10 Kollectornaya Str., Minsk 220 048BelarusTelephone: (375 17) 200 72 61 or 20 55 71Telefax: (375 17) 200 55 83 or 200 47 71E-Mail: [email protected] or [email protected] Website:http//www.minpriroda.by

Deputy MinisterMinistry of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection, 10 Kollectornaya Str., Minsk 220 048BelarusTelephone: (375 17) 200 72 61 or 200 55 71Telefax: (375 17) 200 55 83 or 200 47 71E-Mail: [email protected] or [email protected]: http//www.minpriroda.by

National Definition

National definition of waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Belarus. Wastes are substances or goods produced in the process of economic activity or life of man that do not have any certain application at site of their generation or that have lost totally or partially their consumer properties due to physical or moral obsolescence.

National definition of hazardous waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Belarus. Hazardous wastes are wastes that contain as their constitutes substances possessing any hazardous property or they set (toxicity, infectious, explosivity, high reaction ability and (or) other similar properties) and existing in such amounts and in such form that this waste independently or in contact with other substances can represent immediate or potential threat to environment, people health and (or) to people property including that caused by their adverse impact on environment.

Belarus regulates/controls additional wastes as hazardous that are not included in Art. 1 (1)a of the Basel Convention and would be controlled for the purpose of transboundary movements pursuant to Art. 1 (1)b. Appendix 1 to the Resolution of State Custom Committee "On Improvement of Custom Control over Waste Movement through Custom Border of the Republic of Belarus" (of 12.03.1999 N 134-OD) provides a "List of Industrial and Consumption Wastes, which can not be processed or used in the Republic of Belarus"; Appendix 2 to the





Resolution of State Custom Committee "On Improvement of Custom Control over Waste Movement through Custom Border of the Republic of Belarus" (of 12.03.1999 N 134-OD) provides a "List of Industrial and Consumption Wastes, which can be processed or used in the Republic of Belarus, permits for their import (transit) are given by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection." (Appendices 1 and 2 are available in Country Fact Sheet (Belarus) prepared by the secretariat)

In Belarus there are no wastes other than those pursuant to Art. 1 (1)a and/or Art. 1 (1)b of the Basel Convention that require special consideration when subjected to transboundary movement.


Amendment to the Basel ConventionThe amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1) has not been implemented in Belarus.

Restrictions on export for final disposal and for recoveryBelarus restricts the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery.

Waste Law (adopted 25.11.1993, amended 26.10.2000), stipulates that “Transboundary Movement of waste from the Republic of Belarus is executed only on the basis of a preliminary obtained permit for transboundary movement of waste from the Republic of Belarus issued by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection of the Republic of Belarus under conditions that a competent authority of country of import has issued its permit for their import with the purpose of their use or disposal provided that there is a contract that stipulates environmentally safe usage or disposal of waste”.


Restrictions on import for final disposalBelarus restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal. Waste Law, in force from 1 January, 2001, which states that "Transboundary Movement of waste to the Republic of Belarus with the purpose of their storage and (or) neutralization (landfilling, burning etc.) is prohibited".


Restrictions on import for recoveryBelarus restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery.

Waste Law, in force from 1 January, 2001, which states that "Transboundary Movement of waste to the Republic of Belarus is allowed only with the purpose of their usage as raw materials or secondary materials and is executed only on the basis of a preliminary

obtained permit for transboundary movement of waste to the Republic of Belarus issued by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection of the Republic of Belarus under conditions that possibility of their environmentally justified usage is confirmed and competent authorities of country of waste origin have provided their concern in written form to take back waste in case of cancellation of the permit for transboundary movement of waste to the Republic of Belarus".


Restrictions on transitBelarus restricts the transit of hazardous wastes and other wastes.

Waste Law, in force from 1 January, 2001, which states that "Transboundary Movement of waste through Republic of Belarus is executed only on the basis of a preliminary obtained permit for transboundary movement of waste through the Republic of Belarus issued by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection of the Republic of Belarus under conditions that the states concerned have issued their permits for import (transit) of this waste and competent authority of the country of waste origin has provided its concern in written form to take back waste in case of cancellation of the permit for transboundary movement of waste through the Republic of Belarus".



National strategies/policiesNational Action Plan on Rational Use of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection in the Republic of Belarus for 2001-2005 years, adopted 21.06.2001.

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesLaw on Waste, in force from 2001; In development of the Law a number of normative legal documents, including for 2003 is accepted: Decision of the Government on State Register of Technologies for Waste Recycling and on State Register of Facilities for Waste Neutralization and Disposal;- Decision of the Government on Adoption of Regulation on Order in Approval of Limits for Waste Disposal;- Decision of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection on Adoption of Rules for Development, Agreement and Approval of Instruction for management of Industrial Waste;- Decision of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection on Adoption of Instructions on Procedure for Registration of Transactions for Alienation and Assignation (except transportation) of Waste to Another Person for a Certain Period of Time;- Decision of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection on Adoption of Rules for Issuing, Cancellation of Permits for

Disposal of Industrial Waste;- Decision of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection on Adoption of Classifier Waste Generated in the Republic of Belarus;- Decision of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection on Adoption of Rules for Accounting of Waste;- Decision of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection on Adoption of Form of Special Document for Accompanying of Transportation of Waste;- Decision of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection on Adoption of Rules for Norm-Setting Generation of Industrial Waste;- Decision of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection on Adoption of List of Waste that shall have Passports;- Decision of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection on Adoption of Order on Determination of Level of Hazard of Waste and Establishing the Class of Hazard;- Decision of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Belarus on Approval of Instruction about Rules and Methods of Neutralization of Waste Pharmaceuticals, Drugs and Medicines, of Products of Medical Purpose and Clinical Equipment; - Decision of the Government on Establishment of the Payment for delivery of sanctions to disposal of waste and special water use; - Decision of the Government on Adoption of Some Questions of the Management with plastic waste; - Decision of the Government on Perfection of the System of Collection and Processing of Some Kinds of Secondary Raw Material; - Decision of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection on Adoption of Norm of Decrease in Harmful Environmental Impact of Waste of Plastic and the List of Plastic Container Waste Concerning which this Specification is Established; - Decision of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection on Adoption of Instruction of Collection (Preparation) and Processing of Plastic Waste;- Decision of the Ministry of Housing and Communal Services from 30.07.2003 № 26 on Adoption of Instruction on the Organization of Separate Collection, Storage and Transportation of Municipal Waste; - Decision of the Government on Adoption of Regulations about Licensing of the Activity Connected to Use of Natural Resources and Influence on the Environment; - Decision of the Trade Ministry on Adoption of Procedure for Payments for Organization of the Glass, Paper and Cardboard Packing Waste Collecting and Recycling;- Decision of the Government On Adoption of Increase of Payment for Natural Recourses Use and of Application of Measures for Stimulation of Natural Protection Activity;- Decision of the Ministry of Housing and Communal Services On Adoption of the Program of Municipal Solid Waste Management for 2004-2006; and- Decision of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental

Protection and the Ministry of Housing and Communal Services On Adoption of Environmental Requests for Seating and Operation of the Municipal Waste Sorting and Processing Facilities.

Economic instruments/ initiativesThe economic mechanism in the field of waste management is defined by the Law “About Environmental Protection" of the Republic of Belarus, the Law " About Waste " and other legislative documents of the Republic of Belarus. Article 38. Provision of economic incentives in the field of waste management: Exemption from taxes according to the legislation of the Republic of Belarus to persons during which economic activities the waste management is carried out through application of cleaner technologies and realization of other innovative activity in the field of waste management; Allocation according to the legislation of the Republic of Belarus of means from republican and local budgets, budgetary environmental funds for performance of actions for neutralization of hazardous waste; Applications of the accelerated amortization of the basic production assets of the persons who are carrying out during economic activities use or neutralization of waste products; Other kinds of provision of economic incentives according to the legislation of the Republic of Belarus. The procedure of the measures connected to provision of economic incentives for introduction of cleaner-production technologies in manufacture, is defined by the legislation of the Republic of Belarus. Provision of economic incentives provides tax privileges, for example, clearing of the tax to the added cost received from sell of secondary raw material. Waste disposal is chargeable. The rate of payment is established on differential basis depending on the toxicity level of waste. Besides the rate of the payment for disposal of waste over the limits established by local executive and administrative authorities, is fife times increased. Crediting is carried out by giving grants from budget environmental funds. The grants are given for introduction of cleaner technologies, scientific research and development works on creating new types of environment oriented technique.

With the purposes of improving a system of collecting and processing of some kinds of secondary raw material by the Government of the Republic of Belarus number of the documents on expansion of the manufacturers responsibility for organization of the collecting and processing of plastic waste and glass container waste and paper and cardboard packing waste which are formed after consumption of the goods packed into it.

Measures taken by industries/waste generatorsThe generators of waste shall develop the norms for waste generation and get agreement on them from territorial bodies of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection. The waste generation norms help with operational quantitative control on waste generation and are used for development of waste disposal limits. In the recent years, one of the essential lines of work for ensuring environmentally

safe economic activities in the country has been environmental certification. The Sub-System of Environmental Certification of Production and Products in the Republic of Belarus was created within the National System of Certification by the joint Order of the Ministry Environment Protection and the State Standard Agency. Ten international standards ISO 14000 adopted by the country have been used to develop the package of guidance and methodological documents of the Sub-System of Environmental Certification. Majority of the largest enterprises of the country have already introduced ISO 14001-2000. This work is being continued now.


The measures taken for reduction of the amount of hazardous wastes and other wastes subject to the transboundary movement are the same as the measures taken for reduction and/or elimination of hazardous waste generation.


Disposal facilitiesComplex on processing and landfilling of toxic and industrial waste of Gomel Region; Landfilling; Dl

Recovery/recycling/re-use facilitiesInstitution "BELNIC ECOLOGY", V. Khoruzhey Str.31a Minsk 220002 tel: (375 17) 234 76 097 23478 09 tel/fax (375 17) 23478 09 e-mail: [email protected] Field of assistance: management of hazardous and other waste, environmentally safe technologies, Assessment of Waste Disposal Possibilities.


Multilateral Agreement on Unified Terms of Transit through the Territories of States-Members of the Custom Union; BY, KZ, RU, KG; 22.01.1998 -Regional Agreement on the Monitoring of Transboundary Shipments of Hazardous and Other Wastes; Commonwealth of Independent States; 1996 -


Institution "BELNIC ECOLOGY", V. Khoruzhey Str.31a Minsk 220002 tel: (375 17) 234 76 097 23478 09 tel/fax (375 17) 23478 09 e-mail: [email protected] (Field of assistance: management of hazardous and other waste, environmentally safe technologies, Assessment of Waste Disposal Possibilities).



tons)

Generation


109,042 1)

Amount of hazardous wastes generated under Art. 1(1)b of BC 1,483,158Total amount of hazardous wastes generated 1,592,200Amount of other wastes generated (Annex II: Y46-Y47) 2,851,600



1) Significant increase in the amount of hazardous waste generation is due to the improvement in data collection.



BelgiumStatus of Ratifications:Party to the Basel Convention: 01.11.1993 Amendment to the Basel Convention: 20.06.2003Basel protocol on Liability and Compensation:



Multiple Authorities (list available from the Focal Point)

OVAMAfdeling Afvalstoffenbeheer, Stationsstraat 110, 2800 MechelenBelgiumTelephone: (32 15) 28 42 84Telefax: (32 15) 20 32 75E-Mail: els.de [email protected]:www.ovam.be

National Definition

National definition of waste and hazardous waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Belgium. In Belgium the definition of waste and hazardous waste is in accordance with the European Law. With regard to transboundary movements of wastes the Council Regulation (EEC) N° 259/93 is applied.

Belgium regulates/controls additional wastes as hazardous that are not included in Art. 1 (1)a of the Basel Convention and would be controlled for the purpose of transboundary movements pursuant to Art. 1 (1)b. In Belgium the provisions of the European Council Regulation 259/93/EEC apply, especially referring to its Annexes II, III, IV and V. Annexes III and IV (Amber and Red List) regulate also some wastes not included in art. 1 (1)a of the Basel Convention. There is also a list which specifies the wastes which are not controlled (Annex II = Green List). All wastes not included in the Annexes are controlled. All wastes destined for final disposal are also controlled.

In Belgium there are no wastes other than those pursuant to Art. 1 (1)a and/or Art. 1 (1)b of the Basel Convention that require special consideration when subjected to transboundary movement.


Amendment to the Basel ConventionThe amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1) has been implemented in Belgium. The Amendment was implemented by the Council Regulation Nr. 120/97 on the 20th January 1997.

Restrictions on export for final disposal and for recoveryBelgium restricts the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery.

Belgium fulfils the Provision of the Council Regulation (EEC) 259/93 (09.02.1993): Council Regulation (EEC) No. 259/93 of 1 February 1993 on the supervision and control of shipments of waste within, into and out of the European Community. The export of hazardous waste and other waste for final disposal to non-EU and EFTA countries is prohibited. With the amendment (Commission Decision 94/721/EC of 21 October 1994) all exports of hazardous and other waste for recovery listed in annex V are prohibited from EU-countries to non-OECD-countries.

Restrictions on import for final disposalBelgium restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal. Belgium fulfils the Provisions of the Council Regulation (EEC) 259/93, specially referring to Art. 19§1 i.e. total ban for the import of hazardous wastes from non-Parties to the Basel Convention.

Restrictions on import for recoveryBelgium restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery. Council Regulation (EEC) 259/93, Art. 21. The restriction covers non-OECD countries and non-Parties to the Basel Convention.

Restrictions on transitBelgium restricts the transit of hazardous wastes and other wastes. Council Regulation (EEC) 259/93. The restriction covers non-OECD countries and non-Parties to the Basel Convention.


National strategies/policiesPrevention of waste is very important in the European and the Belgian waste policy. Also the use of certain dangerous products is forbidden by European legislation.

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesFlanders:It is an aim of the Flemish policy to protect public and environmental health against damaging influences of wastes and to prevent dissipation of raw materials and energy by (in the following order of priority):Preventing and reducing waste production and preventing or reducing the damaging features of wastes; Promotion of waste recycling; and Organising the disposal of all the wastes which cannot be prevented or recycled. (article 5 of the Waste Management Decree of 20.04.94).On prevention: In 1994, Flemish government started a PRESTI-programm (PREvention STImulation) to support professional associations who wanted to inform their members about environmentally sound management systems. The first step was the realization of studies per professional sector, the

second step was dissemination of obtained knowledge to the members.

The sectors which have been studied are: Food industry, textile companies, hospitals, builders, woodindustry, companies in graphical sectors,…

Presti 1 was very successful, distribution of knowledge still goes on, some studies will be updated soon. In the meanwhile also, pilot companies have introduced prevention measures (Presti 2 and Presti 3) and these experiences were spread.

A following project, Presti 4 started in 1998 and is still going on. The Presti 4-programm is addressed to intermediary organizations that set up projects to stimulate companies to produce in an ecological way. Companies who want to participate in these projects have to sign an environmental commitment and work out some environmental actions during one year. These actions include reduction of waste, emissions, rational use of water and energy etc. If the companies complete this ‘action year' successfully they are rewarded with a certificate.

Based on the experiences of the former programs, the Flemish Government started with PRESTI 5 in 2003. This program is linked with the original Presti program, but in this program the prevention of waste and emissions by SMEs and the further spreading of these experiences is the central objective. Also new targets groups like education, research bureaus, environmental organisations etc were involved. Already two year programs have been started up. Projects of all kinds of sectors were subsidised: wood industry, textile, social sector, meat industry, recreation sector,…

On recycling / recovery and final disposal:For waste management the Flemish Region disposes of a large variety of policy instruments to succeed in the objectives – namely to prevent as much waste as possible, and to recycle the waste that is still produced as materials or as energy and to use dumping only as the last resort.

Since 1995 OVAM constructed a network of 40 reuse centres. Local authorities were financially stimulated to cooperate with these centres. They collect reusable furniture, electrical and electronical equipment, toys and leisure items, clothing for free and resell those goods at a low price. In 2003 they've collected more than 20.000 tons reusable goods whose end-of-life has been postponed for a certain time; Awareness-raising for households: publication of the brochure “how to consume environmentally friendly?”; Factor 10: Due to the increasing pressure of the actual world economy on the global ecosystem, action is needed for the future. Present pressure should be halved. In 2040 this pressure will be increased to five times the actual pressure. Our products should only need a factor 10 then of what they need now on materials, energy… This is possible by designing the products of tomorrow using ecodesign. The objective of Factor10 is to provide information and support on

ecodesign to designers and companies in Flanders; Awareness-raising in schools: MOS-schools try to integrate environmental care in school life. They help to raise the demand for environmental friendly school supplies and learn the kids another attitude towards environment. The project was started in 2002 and is renewed annually.For its waste management, the Flemish Region does not only dispose of agreements on environment management, but also of environmental levies on waste elimination, of landfilling and incineration bans, of duties of acceptance, return collection duties, environment licenses, subsidies, etc.

Wallonia:The Walloon Government’s action plan reflects the wish to reduce the quantity of hazardous waste and the degree of hazard represented by waste that are produced.

In order to reduce the quantity of waste, the Government is introducing a new waste reduction target: The “polluter pays” principle and the principle of producer responsibility in accordance with waste management plan; Lowest priority to landfilling and introduction of landfill tax; Highest priority to the waste treatment in the form of recycling encouraged by regional authority investments and increase in the private undertaking; Adoption of cleaner process techniques by industries, using of resources more effectively and re-using or sale of by-products; Adoption of more suitable consumption patterns by consumers, for example, buying products with minimal packaging or/and re-use; and Use of agreements as management tools to promote the overall principle of answerability of waste generators and market orientation in the field of waste and recycling. In order to reduce the degree of hazard represented by waste to be landfilled, following suitable treatment are used: physical treatment (solidification/ stabilization and deshydratation); biological treatment (biological activity); and physico-chemical treatment (dechlorination; dechromatisation; and decyanurisation). These objectives were translated into Government Action Plan and into a decree on waste on 27 June 1996.

Brussels:During the implementation of the waste strategic plan 1998-2002 and more especially of the prevention plan of action, the IBGE-BIM led many informational and awareness-raising actions towards the general public. Several topics were approached, but with regard to hazardous waste, the batteries were under scrutiny.

Article 4 of the Law for prevention and management of wastes of 07.01.91 allows the Government to take measures to prevent or reduce production of waste and its nocivity: by encouraging development of cleaner technologies and technologies needing less natural resources; by encouraging development of products conceived in a way that their production, their use or elimination does provoke as less as possible

raise in amount or in nocivity of wastes; and by developing appropriate techniques for elimination of dangerous substances in wastes.

A new waste prevention and management plan was adopted in November 2003. The plan confirms the waste management hierarchy, namely it gives precedence to prevention and re-use, followed by recycling and use for energy purposes, with disposal coming as a last resort. It introduces the concept of dematerialisation of waste. The aim of dematerialisation is to maintain current levels of economic development or well-being while consuming fewer material and energy resources. By focusing on a policy of dematerialisation, the Region will create an important link between waste policy and product and resource policies and will help uncouple growing waste production and economic growth. The principle of producer's liability is reiterated. Its extension to hazardous waste flows is planned, including dangerous waste produced in scattered amounts, such as neon tubes, waste from do-it-yourself products, etc. For the management of non-household waste, the new plan provides for public awareness measures to favour the elimination of hazardous waste from small and medium-sized enterprises, a study of incentives to promote proper disposal of hazardous waste (private financing, positive economic return and "return" brand). The Region also wishes to set up a network of voluntary return of waste (hazardous or not) by self-employed persons and SMEs, better controls on the disposal of hazardous waste. Sector-based prevention plans will be promoted and publicly debated.On prevention, a number of actions aimed at reducing the production of waste are being carried out in three phases: providing support for information by stimulating "research" on sustainable consumption, putting in place pilot projects that demonstrate results, informing and creating awareness among the greatest number. Given the specific characteristics of the Region, with 90% of SMEs active primarily in the administrative or service sectors, three preferential targets have been selected: households, schools and businesses. In matters of hazardous waste, specific actions will be carried out for the construction sector.

Research: Between 1999 and 2002, research was carried out in partnership with the Brussels Sustainable Consumption Observatory (OBCD), charged with developing objective and precise information for consumers. The initiatieve “undressed” products, analysing their composition, packaging, price, "recyclability", harmfulness, etc. And to be concrete, it mentioned brand names. Research during this period concerned logos, washing powders, cosmetics, batteries and chargers, all-purpose cleaners, pesticides, snacks, light bulbs, toilet cleaners, disposable cloths, gadgets and over-packaging. The results also described more ecological alternatives available on the market. Pressure was put on producers by organising round tables for all the stakeholders concerned, publishing press releases, raising issues in the political arena, etc.In the context of setting product standards, a federal competence in which the Regions are nonetheless involved, a technical report was

released at the end of 2001, entitled "Ecological Labelling: for more honest information".

Awareness-raising for households: Various articles on "green" buying practices have been published in the newspaper “My Town, Our Planet”, distributed via subscription. There have also been several exhibitions:"Earth: A Users' Manual”, which places consumers opposite the challenges and impacts of their behaviour in an ever more tempting consumer society; "In the Unnecessary and Waste Department", dealing with consumption patterns. Awareness-raising in schools: a green school year. This campaign has two objectives: to raise demand for environmentally friendly school supplies and to increase the offering of such supplies on the market. It was inaugurated with the start of the 2000-2001 school year and is renewed annually. Advice concerns, among other things, the purchase of solvent-free correcting liquids, ink, glue, etc.Awareness-raising in businesses: Training is organised, among others, for companies applying for the "Eco-dynamic Business" label. Training focuses on subjects such as waste retrieval obligations or purchases of environmentally friendly products or services for office maintenance. The Business and Environment Bulletin publishes articles on waste and green procurement: Managing the indirect: Sub-contracted cleaning services, sub-contracted printing works, etc.

Economic instruments/ initiatives Ecotax: Since July 1993 a national law introduced taxes on certain consuming products that are considered to be harmful to the environment (soda packaging, batteries, pesticides, paper etc.). MAMBO: MAMBO is the Dutch abbreviation of “Less Waste, More Profit”. By means of a software package developed by the Flemish Waste Agency, companies are able to calculate the exact cost of their waste production. The objective is to bring about awareness about this topic and to focus on waste prevention.Flanders applies the 'polluter pays' principle. Simultaneously, a price-differentiation distinguishes between the fraction for incineration or landfilling (the 'rest-fraction' or residual waste stream) and the fractions collected separately for recycling. The Flemish Government has also imposed additional environmental taxes on the residual waste stream. The purpose of these taxes is to stimulate prevention and recycling, and also to finance regional environmental policy.Implementation of tax legislation on waste: In Flanders, environmental taxes are put on final disposal of waste materials, i.e. on incineration and landfilling, with exemptions on recycling. It constitutes a good instrument for discouraging production of waste materials at source and accordingly promote prevention.The producer liability system is a key element of the Third Waste Prevention and Management Plan (2003-2007) of Brussels. The plan provides that manufacturers must bear the real and full cost of waste created by their products.Brussels has one incinerator. Fees for collecting and treating non-

household waste are variable so as to encourage the sorting and recycling of waste.Brussels will study different economic instruments to improve the management of hazardous waste: positive economic return, private financing, introduction of a "return brand", and so on.

Measures taken by industries/waste generatorsAction reusable plastic sacs.

OthersFlanders: The environmental management plan MINA 2003-2007 which indicates the environmental policy of Flanders, describes some actions to reduce and/or eliminate generation of hazardous and other wastes: action 9: Determine goals for the prevention, reuse and recycling of industrial waste that has to be tackled firstaction 10: Reduce the disposal of high calory waste to a minimum- force up the energy recovery of non-recycable waste to a maximum, with respect for the environmentaction 11: Develop a source oriented waste policy approachaction 12: Obtain the objective of 13% prevention in 2007 of household waste compared with 2000. The aim is to uncouple the growth of the amount of waste from the economic growth.

Wallonia:Development of production technology to minimize the production of hazardous waste; and - Development of technology to neutralize hazardous waste.


National strategies/policiesIn the European Regulation 259/93/EEC provisions for self-sufficiency and proximity are fixed.

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesThe European Regulation 259/93/EEC applies. The export of hazardous waste to non-OECD-countries is forbidden. For shipments within the European Union, the provisions for self-sufficiency and proximity are fixed for wastes for disposal.

Wallonia: General guidance on exports and imports of wastes is contained in the waste shipments Regulations EC and in the waste management plan in Walloon. However some expectations to these rules may be appropriate.

The main policies are as follows: To ban all imports directly for final disposal; To ban imports and exports of wastes for disposal except if:(1) The waste cannot realistically be dealt with in an environmentally sound manner in, or in closer proximity to, the country of origin, and (2) The State of destination has the technical capacity and the necessary facilities in order to dispose of the wastes in question in an

environmentally sound and efficient manner or, (3) The capacity treatment in the country or origin is saturated, taking into account of regional/ national self-sufficiency, or (4) The transboundary movement concerning small quantities hazardous wastes for which it would be uneconomical for the State of origin to provide his own facility this specific case requires cooperation between countries concerned;

To allow all imports for recovery except if: (1) Large quantities of unrecoverable residues which are derived from recycling/ recovery operations must be landfilled, or (2) The import in question must be seriously prejudicial to the capacity of a particular facility to deal with wastes from Walloon Region sources, or (3) The waste in question doesn’t comply with the specification set out in the authorisation for the destination facility - this specific case requires cooperation between countries concerned;

To allow all exports for recovery except if: (1) The country of destination prohibits the import of waste in question, or (2) The Walloon Region has the regulatory and technical infrastructures necessary to deal with waste exported.


Disposal facilitiesA complete list could be obtained from the Focal Point.

Recovery/recycling/re-use facilitiesA broad range of facilities exist in Belgium for waste treatment / recovery, graphical industry, animal waste treatment, chemical industry, metallurgy, scrap treatment, oil refinery, waste oil treatment, sludge treatment, soil treatment, recycling of zinc and nickel salts, treatment of used oils etc. Information available from the Competent Authorities.


No agreements.


A complete list could be obtained from the Competent Authorities.



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No data

Amount of hazardous wastes generated under Art. 1(1)b of BC No dataTotal amount of hazardous wastes generated No dataAmount of other wastes generated (Annex II: Y46-Y47) No data

Export Amount of hazardous wastes exported 792,476Amount of other wastes exported 76,804 1)


1) Figure refers to Y46.



Bolivia

Status of Ratifications:Party to the Basel Convention: 15.11.1996 Amendment to the Basel Convention: 31.03.2005Basel protocol on Liability and Compensation: -



Viceministra de Medio Ambiente, Recursos Naturales y Desarrollo ForestalMinisterio de Desarrollo Sostenible y Planificación, Av. Mariscal Santa Cruz No. 1092, Ed. ExComibol 6TO Piso, La PazBoliviaTelephone: (591 2) 33 13 45 or 33 07 62Telefax: (591 2) 33 12 68/73E-Mail: [email protected] Website:

Director General de Impacto, Calidad y Servicios AmbientalesMinisterio de Desarrollo Sostenible y Planificación, Av. Mariscal Santa Cruz No. 1092, Ed. ExComibol 6TO Piso, La PazBoliviaTelephone: 591 2) 33 13 45 or 33 07 62Telefax: (591 2) 33 12 68/73E-Mail:Website:

National Definition

There is no national definition of waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste in Bolivia.

There is no national definition of hazardous waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste in Bolivia.



Amendment to the Basel ConventionBolivia is in a preparatory process of implementing the amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1).

Restrictions on export for final disposalBolivia restricts the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal.

Convenio de Basilea.EL Convenio de Basilea fue adoptado por Bolivia en fecha 22 de Marzo de 1989. Bolivia ratifica su participación en el Convenio de Basilea el 15 de Noviembre de 1996. Todos los países que limitan con Bolivia también deben cumplir las restricciones sobre la exportación hacia nuestro país de desechos peligrosos, estos países son: Argentina, Brasil,


Chile, Paraguay y Perú.

Restrictions on export for recoveryBolivia has no restrictions on the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery.

Restrictions on import for final disposalBolivia restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal. Bolivia cuenta con la Ley 1333 del Medio Ambiente en la cual existen restricciones para la importación de desechos destinados a su eliminación final.

Restrictions on transitBolivia restricts the transit of hazardous wastes and other wastes.

Bolivia cuenta con la Ley 1333 del Medio Ambiente en la cual existen restricciones para el Transito de desechos a través de nuestro territorio.A través del Convenio de Basilea.


None.


None.




No agreements.


No assistance available.

Data on the Generation and Transboundary Movements of Quantities

Hazardous Wastes and Other wastes in 2003 (as reported) (in metric tons)

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Bosnia & Herzegovina




Federal Ministry of Physical Planning and EnvironmentTitova 9A, Sarajevo 71000Bosnia and Herzegoviniatel.: (387-33) 44-3336e-mail.: [email protected]:

Multiple Authorities (list available from the Focal Point).

Federal Ministry of Physical Planning and EnvironmentMarsala Tita 9aSarajevoBosnia and HerzegovinaTelephone: (387 33) 44 50 31Telefax: (387 33) 44 50 31E-Mail:Website:

National Definition

National definition of waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Bosnia & Herzegovina. "Waste" means any substance or object which the holder discards or intends or is required to discard, belongs to one of the categories in Annex I and appears in the list of wastes adopted in a separate legal regulation.

National definition of hazardous waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Bosnia & Herzegovina. "Hazardous waste" means any waste which is covered by separate regulations and which has one or more of the properties, which poses a hazard to human health and to the environment due to its origin, composition or concentration, and which is listed in the list of wastes adopted by a separate regulation as hazardous.


Bosnia & Herzegovina requires special consideration for the following waste(s) when subjected to transboundary movement: Non-hazardous waste require special consideration when subjected to transboundary movement.


Amendment to the Basel ConventionThe amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1) has not been implemented in Bosnia & Herzegovina.

Restrictions on transit and export for final disposal and for recoveryBosnia & Herzegovina has no restrictions on the transit and export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery.

Restrictions on import for final disposalBosnia & Herzegovina restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal. (1) Law on waste management (‘’Official Gazette of Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina’’, number: 33/03’’), which entered into force on 19 July 2003. (2) Law on waste management (‘’Official Gazette of Republic Srpska’’, No.53/02), entered into force on 2002. (3) Law on waste management (‘’Official Gazette of District Brcko’’, No.25/04), entered into force on 2004.

The restriction applies to all countries and all wastes.

The import of hazardous waste is prohibited. No capacity within the country for recovery or disposal of hazardous wastes.

Restrictions on import for recoveryBosnia & Herzegovina restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery.

Law on waste management, which entered into force on 19 July 2003.

The restriction applies to all countries and all wastes.

The import of hazardous waste is prohibited. No capacity within the country for recycling, recovery or reuse of hazardous waste.


National strategies/policiesNational strategies for hazardous waste is not prepared.

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesNone.



OthersNone.


None.




No agreements.





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Amount of hazardous wastes generated under Art. 1(1)a (Annex I: Y1-Y45) of BCAmount of hazardous wastes generated under Art. 1(1)b of BCTotal amount of hazardous wastes generated 7,094 (1)

Amount of other wastes generated (Annex II: Y46-Y47)



1) Estimated data based on the quantity of hazardous wastes exported.



Botswana

Status of Ratifications:Party to the Basel Convention: 20.05.1998 (a)Amendment to the Basel Convention: 17.06.2004 (A)Basel protocol on Liability and Compensation: 17.06.2004 (a)



DirectorPrincipal Waste Management OfficerDepartment of Sanitation and Waste Management, P/Bag BO 323,GaboroneBotswanatel.: (26-7) 31-1802fax: (26-7) 30-9953e-mail.: kselotlegeng @gov.bwwebsite:

Department of Sanitation and Waste ManagementPrivate Bag B.O. 323GaboroneBotswanaTelephone: (267) 30 02 26Telefax: (267) 30 99 53E-Mail: [email protected]:

National Definition

There is no national definition of waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste in Botswana.

National definition of hazardous waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Botswana. The following definition of hazardous wastes is as provided in the Waste Management Act, 1988, Part I under definitions:"Hazardous waste" means "controlled waste which has the potential, even in low concentrations, to have significant adverse effect on public health or the environment on account of its inherent chemical and physical characteristics, such as toxic, ignitable, corrosive, carcinogenic or other properties."No reference is made regarding the determination of the levels of concentration for hazardous wastes. This issue will be taken up with the government drafting team at the time for review of the Act.


In Botswana there are no wastes other than those pursuant to Art. 1 (1)a and/or Art. 1 (1)b of the Basel Convention that require special consideration when subjected to transboundary movement.



Amendment to the Basel ConventionThe amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1) has been implemented in Botswana.

Restrictions on transit and export for final disposal and for recoveryBotswana has no restrictions on the transit and export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery.

Botswana requires to be informed of prior to any movement of waste into or transiting through its territorial boundaries.

Restrictions on import for final disposalBotswana restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal.

Botswana restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal by practicing the provisions of the Amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1).

Restrictions on import for recoveryBotswana has no restrictions on the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery.


National strategies/policiesAdoption of the Waste Management hierarchy.

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesBotswana’s strategy for Waste Management supports cleaner production guidelines; Botswana’s Waste Management Act supports polluter pays principle; and Administration of industrial trade effluent agreement.

Economic instruments/ initiativesPolluter pays principle; trade effluent agreements on industrial wastes; and in the near future plans for waste oil recycling charges to importers.

Measures taken by industries/waste generatorsSelf regulation initiatives by key oil importing industries; and move to discourage plastic carriers in commercial premises initiated.

Others Plans to introduce Cleaner production concept to industry.


National strategies/policiesBotswana’s strategy for waste management.

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesWaste Management Act.

Economic instruments/ initiatives

Polluter pays principles; Trade effluent agreement with polluting industries administered; and Tax breaks are currently being evaluated for their impact.

Measures taken by industries/waste generatorsWaste oil recycling by key oil importers.

OthersThe country approved a common regional workshop dealing with environment crime in particular illegal trafficking of hazardous waste awareness programme.

An environmental enforcement agency has been established through the bilateral collaboration efforts between the USA and Botswana.


Disposal facilities- Local clinical waste incinerators; Total incineration; - Landfill (local); Dedicated landfill cell for restricted disposal of

hazardous wastes;

Landfill developing guidelines exist and are fully operational.



No agreements.


- Botswana Technology Centre- University of Botswana- Botswana Institute of Engineers- Med-Rescue- Botswana National PoliceNational Disaster Preparedness Committee established and measures for its strengthening being established/ensured



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Brazil




Directorate of Licensing and Environmental Control of the Brazilian Institute of Environment and Renewable Natural Resources (IBAMA)SAIN Av. L4 Norte, Ed. Sede do IBAMA, Bloco C, 1º Andar, CEP: 70800-200, Brasília/ DFBraziltel.: (55-61) 316-1313fax: (55-61) 316-1240e-mail.: [email protected]: http://www.ibama.gov.brMultiple Authorities (list available from the Focal Point).

First SecretaryDeputy Head - Division of Environmental Policy and Sustainable DevelopmentMinistry of Foreign AffairsMinistério das Relaçoes ExterioresAnexo II Sala 204BrasiliaBrasilTelephone: (55 61) 411 66 40Telefax: (55 61) 224 26 67E-Mail: [email protected]:

National Definition

There is no national definition of waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste in Brazil.

National definition of hazardous waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Brazil. Hazardous Waste - Class I - are those belonging to any category listed in the Annex 1-A to 1-C of the CONAMA Resolution no 23, from December 12, 1996, unless they do not present any characteristics listed in Annex II of the same legislation. Furthermore, the Brazilian legislation defines as 'hazardous' all wastes listed in Annex 10-A (Hazardous Wastes - Class I - Importation Prohibited) of the CONAMA Resolution no 235, from January 7, 1998, and as 'controlled' all the wastes listed in Annex 10-B (Non-Inert Wastes - Class II - Controlled by IBAMA) of the Resolution.

There are no wastes defined as, or considered to be hazardous wastes by national legislation in accordance with Art. 1, para 1(b) of the Basel Convention.In Brazil there are no wastes other than those pursuant to Art. 1 (1)a and/or Art. 1 (1)b of the Basel Convention that require special

consideration when subjected to transboundary movement. Restrictions on Transboundary Movement

Amendment to the Basel ConventionThe amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1) has been implemented domestically, but it has not been ratified.

Restrictions on transit and export for final disposal and for recoveryBrazil has no restrictions on the transit and export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery.

Restrictions on import for final disposalBrazil restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal.

National Environmental Council (CONAMA) Resolution no. 008 (September 19, 1991), which prohibits the import of hazardous wastes to Brazil for final disposal or incineration.

The import of any waste, whether dangerous or not, notwithstanding its origin or country of export, is forbidden if intended for final disposal in Brazil. Beside those hazardous wastes listed in Annexes I and II of the Convention, the Brazilian legislation defines as controlled wastes those listed in Annex 10 of CONAMA Resolution No.235/98. They are provided under 3e (II), as follows: Hazardous wastes - Class I - Importation prohibited: Asbestos powder; Others (particularly: asbestos wastes); Galvanization matters containing mostly zinc; Ashes and wastes containing mostly lead; Ashes and wastes containing mostly copper; Ashes and wastes containing mostly vanadium; Other ashes and wastes containing mostly titanium; Others (ashes and wastes); Other wastes of petroleum oils of bituminous minerals; Others (particularly: wastes containing polychlorinated biphenyls - PCBs); Residual dye from the manufacture of cellulose paste to sulphite; Residual dye from the manufacture of cellulose paste to soda or sulphate; lignosulphonates; Wastes and residues from lead; Others (wastes and residues from cadmium); Others (wastes and residues from antimony); Beryllium (particularly: wastes, residues and dust); Others (wastes and residues from chrome); Wastes and residues from lead electric accumulators; Unserviceable electric accumulators; Wastes and residues from arsenic; wastes and residues from selenium; Wastes and residues from tellurium; Wastes and residues from thallium; Wastes and residues from mercury.Non-inert Wastes - Class II - Controlled by IBAMA: Macadam from blast-furnace slag, from other slag or from similar industrial wastes; Granulated blast-furnace slag (slag sand) from manufacture of iron and steel; Slag and other wastes from manufacture of iron and steel; Others (ashes and wastes containing mostly zinc); Others (other slag and ashes), Slag from dephosphorization; Other (particularly: dust from skins, treated or not with chrome); Wastes and residues from copper (particularly: exception of metallic copper scrap): Wastes and residues from nickel; Wastes and residues from zinc; Wastes and residues from tin; Wastes and residues from tungsten; Wastes and residues from

molybdenum; Wastes and residues and dust from tantalum; Wastes residues from magnesium; Others (particularly: Wastes, residues and dust from cobalt); Others (particularly: wastes and residues from bismuth); Others (particularly: wastes, residues and dust from titanium); Particularly: wastes and residues from zirconium); Others (particularly: wastes, residues and dust from manganese); Others (particularly: wastes, residues and dust from germanium and vanadium; Others (particularly: wastes, residues and dust); Others (particularly: wastes and residues from cermets). Inert Wastes - Class III - Brazil prohibits the importation of used tires in Annex 10-C (Inert Wastes - Class III - Importation Prohibited) of the CONAMA Resolution no 235.

Brazil also prohibits the importation of wastes for final disposal or incineration (CONAMA Resolution no 08 from September 19, 1991).A notification of the list of non-inert wastes requiring the prior informed consent (PIC) procedure was transmitted by the Federative Republic of Brazil to the Secretariat on 7 March 2005. Annex 10-B of the National Environmental Council (CONAMA) Resolution Nr.235/98 lists these non-inert wastes. Council Acts of CONAMA Nr. 23/96 and Nr. 235/98 provide guidelines for the importation of wastes requiring PIC procedure. This information is contained in the notification by the Federative Republic of Brazil of its national definition of hazardous wastes under item 2 of the form and it is also posted on the Basel Convention's website (www.basel.int).

Restrictions on import for recoveryBrazil restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery.

National Environmental Council (CONAMA) Resolution no. 235 (January 7, 1998). The legislation defines which wastes are forbidden from being imported and which are just controlled by IBAMA.

All countries are subject to the restrictions imposed by the Resolution no 235/98 that lists wastes which are forbidden from being imported or controlled by IBAMA. In the first case, the wastes cannot be imported irrespectively of the country of origin, in the second case, the controlled wastes can only be imported from the countries which are party to the Basel Convention.


National strategies/policies There is a legislation about biomedical wastes – Resolution CONAMA nr. 283/2001; The National Environment Council is discussing policy projects dealing with civil construction wastes, incinerators, landfilling procedures and mercury fluorescent lamp wastes; The National Environment Council is discussing a national waste policy project that will be submitted to the National Congress; and The State Industrial Wastes Inventory is being implemented in 12 of the major waste generator States in Brazil.


Economic instruments/ initiativesLandfill tax and other environmental taxes; financial aid programmes; subsides; tax rebates; tax exemptions, environmental awards, etc.

Measures taken by industries/waste generatorsSeveral industries, amounting almost 200 now, have been awarded with the ISO 14000 series certification.

OthersNone.


None.


A detailed list of these facilities can be obtained from:Directorate of Environmental Control of the Brazilian Institute of Environment and Renewable Natural Resources (IBAMA), SCEN Av. L4 Norte, Ed. Sede do IBAMA, Bloco C, 1º Andar, CEP 70800-200, Brasília/ DF, Tel: (55-61) 316-1566, Fax: (55-61) 316-1240, e-mail: [email protected], web site: www.ibama.gov.br


No agreements.


- Companhia de Tecnologia de Saneamento Ambiental (CETESB), Av. Prof. Frederico Herman Jr. 345, Altos de Pinheiros, São Paulo/SP CEP 05489-900

- Fundação Estadual de Engenharia do Meio Ambiente (FEEMA), Rua Fonseca Telesm 121, 15o andar, São Cristovão, Rio de Janeiro/RJ – CEP 20.940-200

- Fundação Estadual de Proteção Ambiental (FEPAM), Av. A. J. Renner, 10, Navegantes, Porto Alegre/RS, CEP 90.245-000

- Fundação Estadual de Meio Ambiente (FATMA), Rua Felipe Schmidt, 485 Centro, Florianópolis/SC, CEP 88.010-9

- Instituto Ambiental do Paraná (IAP), Rua Desembargador Motta, 3.384, Curitiba/PR, CEP 80.430-200

A complete list could be obtained from the Focal point.



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Bulgaria

Status of Ratifications:Party to the Basel Convention: 16.02.1996 (a)Amendment to the Basel Convention: 15.02.2000Basel protocol on Liability and Compensation: -



Waste Management DirectorateMinistry of Environment and Water67, William Gladstone str.Sofia 1000BulgariaTelephone: (359 2) 940 65 31Telefax: (359 2) 986 48 48E-Mail: [email protected]: http://www.moew.government.bg

Waste Management DirectorateMinistry of Environment and Water67, William Gladstone str.Sofia 1000BulgariaTelephone: (359 2) 940 65 31Telefax: (359 2) 986 48 48E-Mail: [email protected]: http://www.moew.government.bg

National Definition

National definition of waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Bulgaria. "Waste" shall be any substance, object or part of an object which the holder discards or intends or is required to discard and which belongs to at least one of the following categories:(a) production or consumption residues not otherwise specified below: Code Q1;(b) off-specification products: Code Q2;(c) products whose date for appropriate use or for maximum effectiveness has expired: Code Q3;(d) materials spilled, lost or having undergone other mishap, impairing irreparably the original properties thereof, including any materials and equipment contaminated as a result of the mishap: Code Q4;(e) materials contaminated or soiled as a result of planned actions (residues from cleaning operations, packing materials, containers and other such): Code Q5;(f) unusable parts ( reject batteries, exhausted catalysts and other such): Code Q6;(g) substances which no longer perform satisfactorily (contaminated acids, contaminated solvents, exhausted tempering salts, and other such): Code Q7(h) residues of industrial processes (slags, still bottoms and other such): Code Q8;(i) residues from pollution abatement processes (scrubber sludges,

baghouse dusts, spent filters and other such): Code Q9;(j) machining and finishing residues (lathe turnings, mill scales and other such): Code Q10;(k) residues from raw materials extraction and processing (mining residues, oil field slops and other such): Code Q11;(l) adulterated materials (oils contaminated with polychlorinated biphenyls and other such): Code Q12;(m) any materials, substances or products whose use has been banned by law: Code Q13;(n) products for which the holder has no further use (agricultural, household, commercial, office and shop discards and other such): Code Q14;(o) contaminated materials, substances or products resulting from remedial action with respect to land: Code Q15;(p) any materials, substances or products which are not contained in the above categories: Code Q16.

National definition of hazardous waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Bulgaria. "Hazardous wastes" shall be the waste whose composition, quantity and properties create risk to human health and the environment and is defined as such under the Basel Convention for control of transboundaty movement of hazardous waste and its disposal (according to Annex I of the Basel Convention).


Bulgaria requires special consideration for the following waste(s) when subjected to transboundary movement:

Wastes listed in Annex II of the Basel Convention (Y46-Y47). Restrictions on Transboundary Movement

Amendment to the Basel ConventionThe amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1) has been implemented in Bulgaria.

Bulgaria has ratified the "Ban amendment" by law (published in State Gazette No. 113/28.12.1999).

Restrictions on export for final disposal and recoveryBulgaria restricts the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery.

- Waste Management Act (Promulgated, State Gazette No. 86/30.09.2003 and - Council of Ministers Decree No 166 on the adoption of a Regulation for the cases that require a permit for import, export and transit transportation of waste, and on the conditions and procedures for permit

issuance, dated 4 August 2000 (repealing Regulation No 5 of 8 October 1998, on the permits for import, export and transit transportation of waste).

This restriction covers wastes from Annex I to the Convention (according to Art. 1 (1) a.); and Amber and Red List Wastes (Annex III and IV) to the Regulation 259/93/EEC.

Bulgaria remarks that a waste export permit shall be issued in observation of the following conditions:- a written consent by the competent authorities of the State of import, including:a) a declaration that the wastes to be forwarded are needed for processing or recycling or other activities related to wastes;b) a confirmation of the existence of a written contract between the applicant or a person on whose behalf the applicant arranges the transboundary movement of the waste, and the person who will dispose the waste in the State of import;- a written confirmation from the competent authorities of the States of transit, consenting to the movement through the territories thereof.

Restrictions on import for final disposalBulgaria restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal.

- Waste Management Act (Promulgated, State Gazette No. 86/30.09.2003 and - Council of Ministers Decree No 166 on the adoption of a Regulation for the cases that require a permit for import, export and transit transportation of waste, and on the conditions and procedures for permit issuance, dated 4 August 2000 (repealing Regulation No 5 of 8 October 1998, on the permits for import, export and transit transportation of waste).

This restriction covers all wastes.

The import of waste into the state with the purpose of storage, landfill or disposal is prohibited.

Restrictions on import for recoveryBulgaria restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery.

- Waste Management Act (Promulgated, State Gazette No. 86/30.09.2003 and - Council of Ministers Decree No 166 on the adoption of a Regulation for the cases that require a permit for import, export and transit transportation of waste, and on the conditions and procedures for permit issuance, dated 4 August 2000 (repealing Regulation No 5 of 8 October 1998, on the permits for import, export and transit transportation of

waste).

There are restrictions covering all wastes and restrictions for the import of wastes within the scope of the Basel Convention.

Bulgaria remarks that import of all wastes within the Republic of Bulgaria shall be allowed in exceptional cases and under observation of the following conditions:1. the waste is used solely for recovery and provided there is a written contract with a person operating the recovery facility, describing the technology and the resulting products;2. the competent Municipal Council has passed a resolution granting consent to the acceptance of the waste for recovery within the territory of the municipality where the facility referred to in Item 1 is located;3. the persons who or which shall recover the waste has a permit for the relevant operation and an environmental impact assessment decision in the cases where such a decision is required according to the Environmental Protection Act;4. the waste has exactly identified physical and chemical characteristics and is accompanied by the relevant documents, including a specification, a certificate and an invoice;5. the use of the waste in the relevant production results in the generation of smaller amounts of waste than the use of conventional raw materials, or replaces valuable or rare natural resources; in the cases of pneumatic tyres, they should be pre-processed to a degree for use as fuel possessing better characteristics than the conventionally used fuel;6. the waste is stored and recovered within a period of time not exceeding six months as from the date of import thereof and in a manner presenting no risk to human health or to the environment;7. the import is consistent with the National Waste Management Programme and with the relevant Municipal Waste Management Programme.

Bulgaria remarks that import of wastes within the scope of the Basel convention and Amber and Red List Wastes (Annex III and IV) to the Regulation 259/93/EEC shall be allowed after issuance of permit for which the applicant should present the following documents:1. a certificate of current status of the Commercial Register record on the applicant and, in the case of non-residents, a document certifying the legal status of the applicant, issued in accordance with the national legislation thereof;2. the permit or registration document for waste-related operations held by the applicant: applicable to persons required to hold such a permit or document in accordance with Article 12 of the Waste Management Act;3. a certificate of current status of the Commercial Register record on the applicant and, in the case of non-residents, a document certifying the legal status of the carrier, issued in accordance with the national legislation thereof, if the said carrier is a person other than the person referred to in Item 1, and a notarized copy of the permit or registration document if other than the permit or document referred to in Item 2;

4. documentary proof of fee paid;5. a written contract with the person operating the planned recovery facility, completed in a standard form endorsed by the ordinance referred to in Article 72 (2) of the Waste Management Act;6. a written confirmation from the mayor of the municipality with the territory whereof the planned recovery facility is located, stating:(a) the name of the applicant, the type and amount of the waste, the period of import, the business name of the person operating the planned waste recovery facility;(b) that the import of the waste conforms to the municipal waste management programme;(c) that the waste imported will be accepted within the territory of the relevant municipality in accordance with the resolution referred to in Item 2 of Article 79 of the Waste Management Act;7. notarized copies of certificates, specifications and other such certifying the physical and chemical characteristics of the waste, issued by an accredited laboratory;8. a notarized copy of the permit under Article 37 of the Waste Management Act, applicable to the persons recovering the waste;9. a notarized freely worded declaration drawn up by the person operating the planned waste recovery facility, certifying compliance with the conditions established by Item 6 of Article 79 of the Waste Management Act;10. an environmental impact assessment decision on the waste recovery facility, in the cases where such a decision is required according to the Environmental Protection Act;11. an opinion of the Regional Inspectorate of Environment and Water covering the territory where the facility is located, regarding the capability of the relevant facility to recover the waste intended for import within the time limits under the application and without presenting a risk to human health and to the environment;12. a written notification from the competent authority of the State of export, containing the declaration and information specified in Annex V A to the Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal, and a confirmation that the said State does not have the technical capacity or the necessary facilities, capacity or suitable sites in order to recover the waste in question in an environmentally sound and efficient manner;13. a notarized declaration by the person operating the planned recovery facility, to the effect that the conditions under Item 4 and/or Item 5 of Article 73 of the Waste Management Act have been fulfilled;14. a certificate issued by the National Veterinary Service, to the effect that no ban has been imposed on import of items under Article 49 (1) of the Veterinary Practice Act, where falling within the scope of Littera (m) of item 1 of § 1 of the Supplementary Provisions herein;15. a plan of the measures as the applicant shall undertake in the event the import of the waste cannot take place in accordance with this Act and the secondary legislation on the application thereof;16. a bank guarantee or an insurance covering any damage arising during transport or the costs arising from recovery of the waste under the

terms established by Item 12.

Restrictions on transitBulgaria restricts the transit of hazardous wastes and other wastes.

- Waste Management Act (Promulgated, State Gazette No. 86/30.09.2003) and - Council of Ministers Decree No 166 on the adoption of a Regulation for the cases that require a permit for import, export and transit transportation of waste, and on the conditions and procedures for permit issuance, dated 4 August 2000 (repealing Regulation No 5 of 8 October 1998, on the permits for import, export and transit transportation of waste).

This restriction covers all waste that are within the scope of the Basel Convention and Amber and Red List Wastes (Annex III and IV) to the Regulation 259/93/EEC.

The permits for transit transportation of waste shall be issued in observation of the following conditions:1. a written notification from the competent authorities of the State of export;2. a written consent of the competent authorities of the States of transit wherethrough the waste will pass after passing through the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria, including the State of import;3. a declaration by the competent authority of the State of transit of the waste along the route before the Bulgarian order, confirming the obligation to allow the reverse movement and to accept the shipment back in the event the waste is denied permission to enter the Republic of Bulgaria or any of the States along the route;4. a bank guarantee or insurance covering any damage arising during transport, including the cases where the transboundary movement is deemed to be illegal traffic.


National strategies/policiesNational Waste Management Program (2003-2007).

Legislation, regulations and guidelines- Regulation for the cases that require a permit for import, export and transit transportation of waste, and on the conditions and procedures for permit issuance, (repealing Regulation No 5 of 8 October 1998, on the permits for import, export and transit transportation of waste), adopted by Decree of Council of Ministers No. 166 dated 4 August 2000; - Regulation on the requirements for treatment and transport of waste oils and oil products, adopted by Decree of Council of Ministers No. 131 dated 13.07.2000;

- Regulation on the requirements for putting into market of luminescent and other containing mercury lamps, and on the treatment and transportation of spent luminescent and other containing mercury lamps, adopted by Decree of Council of Ministers No. 260 dated 05.12.2000; - Regulation on the requirements for production and marketing of batteries and accumulators and for treatment and transport of spent batteries and accumulators, adopted by Decree of Council of Ministers No. 134 dated 17.07.2000; and - Regulation on the conditions and the order for the reduction of the pollution with end-of-life vehicle waste.

Economic instruments/ initiativesProduct charge for putting on the market of batteries and accumulators, tires and vehicles.


National strategies/policiesNational Waste Management Program (2003-2007).

Legislation, regulations and guidelines- Waste Management Act (Promulgated, State Gazette No. 86/30.09.2003); and- Council of Ministers Decree No 166 on the Adoption of a Regulation for the Cases that Require a Permit for Import, Export and Transit Transportation of Waste, and on the Conditions and Procedures for Permit Issuance (Dated 4 August 2000).


Disposal facilitiesA project for Establishment of the National Hazardous Waste Treatment Centre is under preparation. The import of all types of waste in Bulgaria intended to be stored, landfilled, or destined to any Annex IVA operation is prohibited.Ministry of Environment and Water, Waste Management Department67, “William Gladstone” Str., Sofia 1000tel: (359-2) 940-6544/6530/6637, fax: (359-2) 986-4848e-mail: [email protected] and [email protected]

Recovery/recycling/re-use facilitiesMinistry of Environment and Water, Waste Management Directorate67, “William Gladstone” Str., Sofia 1000tel: (359-2) 940-6531/6530, fax: (359-2) 986-4848 e-mail: [email protected] ; [email protected]


No agreements.



Ministry of Environment and Water, Waste Management Directorate67, “William Gladstone” Str., Sofia 1000tel: (359-2) 940-6531/6530, fax: (359-2) 986-4848 e-mail: [email protected] ; [email protected]



tons)

Generation


625,672

Amount of hazardous wastes generated under Art. 1(1)b of BCTotal amount of hazardous wastes generated 625,672

Amount of other wastes generated (Annex II: Y46-Y47) Pending clarification





CameroonStatus of Ratifications:Party to the Basel Convention: 09.02.2001 (a) Amendment to the Basel Convention: -Basel protocol on Liability and Compensation: -



The Ministry of Environment and Protection of NatureYaoundéCameroonTelephone: (237) 223 34 23Telefax: (237) 223 34 23Website:

HeadDivision of Studies, Projects and Cooperation, Ministry of Environment and Protection of Nature, YaoundéCameroonTelephone: (237) 769 74 74Telefax: (237) 223 34 23E-Mail: [email protected] :

National Definition

National definition of waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Cameroon. Waste: Any residue from a production, processing or utilization process, any substance or material produced or, more generally, any movable and immovable goods abandoned or intended to be abandoned. The definition is from article 4 of the Law N° 96/12 of 5th August 1996 relating to Environmental Management in Cameroon.

National definition of hazardous waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Cameroon. Sont considérés comme déchets toxiques et/ou dangereux, les matières contenant des substances inflammables, explosives, radioactives, toxiques présentant un danger pour la vie des personnes, des animaux, des plantes et pour l’environnement. Cette définition est donnée par la Loi N° 89/027 du 29 décembre 1989 portant sur les déchets toxiques et dangereux.


In Cameroon there are no wastes other than those pursuant to Art. 1 (1)a and/or Art. 1 (1)b of the Basel Convention that require special consideration when subjected to transboundary movement.



Amendment to the Basel ConventionThe amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1) has been implemented in Cameroon.

The import and/or transit of all types of wastes are Banned by Law. N° 96/12 of 5th August 1996 relating to Environmental Management and Loi N° 89/027 du 29 décembre 1989 portant sur les déchets toxiques et dangereux.

Restrictions on export for final disposal and for recoveryCameroon has no restrictions on the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery.

Restrictions on import for final disposal and for recovery.Cameroon restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery. Law N° 96/12 of 5th August 1996 relating to Environmental management in Cameroon and Loi N° 89/027 du 29 décembre 1989 portant sur les déchets toxiques et dangereux.

All types of wastes from all regions of the world are covered by this restriction.

Restrictions on transitCameroon restricts the transit of hazardous wastes and other wastes.

Law N° 96/12 of 5th August 1996 relating to Environmental management in Cameroon and Loi N° 89/027 du 29 décembre 1989 portant sur les déchets toxiques et dangereux.

All types of wastes from all regions of the world are covered by this restriction.


National strategies/policiesIncentive measures as reduction of custom duty on equipment are prescribed by above mentioned Environmental Law to industrial establishments that choose pollution reduction technology or good practices in their manufacturing process. But as for now, no inventory has been done yet to determine the quantities and qualities of the hazardous waste present in the country. Need for both technical and financial assistance to carry out this inventory.

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesLaw N° 96/12 of 5th August 1996 relating to Environmental management in Cameroon and Loi N° 89/027 du 29 décembre 1989 portant sur les déchets toxiques et dangereux don’t give Cameroon an adequate framework for sustainable management of hazardous wastes in particular or wastes in general.



Government gives administrative assistance to the enterprises that want to export their hazardous wastes according to the Basel Convention procedures.

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesThe Environmental Law prescribes to respect Cameroon international commitments concerning hazardous wastes management.

Measures taken by industries/waste generatorsInterim storage; Recycling and re-use of used engine oils from vehicles;Incineration of medical waste from hospitals and sludge from refinery on the spot; Phasing out the use of PCB transformers; The use of non-PCB oils in transformers is being undertaken; and There is an on-going study to construct an engineered landfill.

Disposal/RecoveryFacilities



No agreements.


BOCOM BP 9546 Douala Fax 339 09 14



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CambodiaStatus of Ratifications:Party to the Basel Convention: 02.03.2001 (a)Amendment to the Basel Convention: - Basel protocol on Liability and Compensation: -



Director, Department of Pollution ControlMinistry of Environment48, Samdech Preah Sihanouk, Tonle Bassac, Chamkamon, Phnom PenhCambodiaTelephone: (855 12) 926 108 Telefax: (855 23) 98 78 80 or 21 25 40 E-Mail: [email protected]:

Vice Chief, Office of Environmental Pollution Research and Technology Management, Department of Pollution Control, Ministry of Environment48, Samdech Preah Sihanouk, Tonle Bassac, Chamkamon, Phnom PenhCambodiaTelephone: (855 12) 856 818Telefax: (855 23) 98 78 80 or 21 25 40 E-Mail: [email protected] or [email protected]:

National Definition

National definition of waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Cambodia. Solid Waste is defined as any hard objects, hard substances, products or refuse which are useless, disposed of, are intended to be disposed of, or are required to be disposed of.

Household waste is the part of solid waste which does not contain toxic or hazardous substance and is discarded from dwellings, public building, factories, market, hotel, business building, restaurant, transport facilities, recreation site, ...etc.

National definition of hazardous waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Cambodia. Hazardous waste is defined as any substances that are radioactive, explosive, toxic, inflammable, pathogenic, irritating, corrosive, oxidizing, or other chemical substances which may cause danger to human and animal health or damage plants, public property and the environment.

Cambodia regulates/controls additional wastes as hazardous that are not included in Art. 1 (1)a of the Basel Convention and would be controlled for the purpose of transboundary movements pursuant to Art. 1 (1)b.


Cambodia is in the process of amending the list of wastes annexed to its hazardous waste sub-decree.

In Cambodia there are no wastes other than those pursuant to Art. 1 (1)a and/or Art. 1 (1)b of the Basel Convention that require special consideration when subjected to transboundary movement.


Amendment to the Basel ConventionThe amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1) has been implemented in Cambodia. The amendment has not officially been ratified yet but the provisions of the amendment have been in practice and have been implemented in the national legislation.

Restrictions on transit and export for final disposal and for recoveryCambodia has no restrictions on the transit and export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery.

Restrictions on import for final disposal and for recoveryCambodia restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery. The Article 21 of the Solid Waste Management Sub-Decree states that "the import of hazardous waste into the country is strictly prohibited".


National strategies/policiesApplication of the environmental assessment system and environmental license to new and ongoing industrial activities with regard to the hazardous waste management.

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesSolid Waste Management Sub-Decree, 1999; Water Quality Management Sub-Decree, 1999; and Air Pollution Control and Noise Disturber Management Sub-Decree, 2001.

Economic instruments/ initiativesPolluter pays principle have been applied for some individuals and industrial sectors. Licensed charges for some industries.

Measures taken by industries/waste generatorsIndustries and waste generator have been complied with Cambodian Regulation and Provision of Basel Convention. Some industries have been awarded with the ISO 14000 series certification.


The measures taken for reduction of the amount of hazardous wastes and other wastes subject to the transboundary movement are the same as the measures taken for reduction and/ or elimination of hazardous waste generation.

Disposal/ Disposal facilities

Recovery Facilities


There are two landfills. One is for solid household waste and the second one is for some special industrial wastes arising mostly from garment factory. The liquid hazardous wastes are treated by a number of industrial units according to national environmental standard. Ministry of Health is responsible for disposal of hospital waste by incineration.



No agreements.


Ministry of Environment, #48, Samdech Preah Sihanenek, Tonle Bassac, Chamkarmorn, Phnom Penh



tons)

Generation


7,741

Amount of hazardous wastes generated under Art. 1(1)b of BC No dataTotal amount of hazardous wastes generated 7,741Amount of other wastes generated (Annex II: Y46-Y47) No data





CanadaStatus of Ratifications:Party to the Basel Convention: 28.08.1992 Amendment to the Basel Convention: -Basel protocol on Liability and Compensation: -



Director, Waste Management DivisionEnvironment Canada, 70 Crémazie Street, 6th floor, Gatineau, Quebec K1A OH3CanadaTelephone: (1-819) 997 3377Telefax: (1-819) 997 3068E-Mail: [email protected]: http://www.ec.gc.ca./tmb

Director, Waste Management DivisionEnvironment Canada, 70 Crémazie Street, 6th floor, Gatineau, Quebec K1A OH3CanadaTelephone: (1-819) 997 3377Telefax: (1-819) 997 3068E-Mail: [email protected]: http://www.ec.gc.ca./tmb

National Definition

National definition of hazardous waste and hazardous recyclable material used for the purpose of transboundary movements exists in Canada.

In Canada, each province and territory defines hazardous waste and hazardous recyclable material for the purpose of movements within their jurisdiction and for the licensing or certification of authorized facilities. These definitions include requirements for both disposal and recycling. Information regarding definitions for each province and territory can be found at http://www.ec.gc.ca/tmb/eng/links_e.html

The Government of Canada is undertaking domestic consultations to develop regulations for international movements of non-hazardous wastes for final disposal. The agreed definition of non-hazardous wastes for final disposal will likely include a listing of wastes covered by the proposed regulations. Consistent with international definitions, the initial focus is on municipal solid wastes, including household or residential waste, as well as residues from the incineration of municipal solid waste.

In Canada, the definition of hazardous waste for the purposes of controlling transboundary movements destined for final disposal or recycling is set out in the Export and Import of Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Recyclable Material Regulations, (EIHWHRMR). These Regulations came into force on November 1st, 2005 and replaced the former Export and Import of Hazardous Wastes Regulations (EIHWR)



of 1992. In order to meet this definition, a hazardous waste or hazardous recyclable material must either be destined for a disposal or recycling operation and be found on a series of lists comprised of substances and mixtures or meet one of the hazard class characteristics (set out in Annex A of this fact sheet). Specific testing, criteria and protocols exist in the Canadian Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (TDGR) for the following hazard classes (which in most cases are analogous to the Basel Annex III characteristic identified): substances that are gases or aerosols, flammable liquids (H3), flammable solids (H4.1), liable to spontaneous combustion (H4.2), emit flammable gases in contact with water (H4.3), oxidizing (H5.1), organic peroxides (H5.2), poisonous (H6.1), infectious (H6.2), corrosive (H8), hazardous to the environment (H12), leachate toxic (H13), or are otherwise designated as hazardous. Those substances which are explosive (H1) or radioactive are excluded from the definition for waste and are controlled under other Canadian federal legislation.

Hazardous waste as defined in EIHWHRMR under section 1. (1) means " anything that is intended to be disposed of using one of the operations set out in Schedule 1 and that (a) is set out in column 2 of Schedule 3;(b) is included in at least one of Classes 2 to 6, 8 or 9 of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations;(c) is set out in column 2 of Schedule 4 and is includedin at least one of Classes 2 to 6, 8 or 9 of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations;(d) is set out in column 1 of Schedule 5 in a concentration equal to or greater than the applicable concentration set out in column 2 of that Schedule;(e) produces a leachate containing a constituent set out in column 2 of Schedule 6 in a concentration equal to or greater than the applicable concentration set out in column 3 of that Schedule, determined in accordance with Method 1311, Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure, July 1992, in Test Methods for Evaluating SolidWaste, Volume 1C: Laboratory Manual, Physical/ Chemical Methods, Third Edition, SW-846, November 1986, published by the United States Environmental Protection Agency, which, for the purposes of this definition, shall be read without reference to section 7.1.3; (f) is set out in column 2 of Schedule 7, is pure or is the only active ingredient, and is unused; or(g) according to information that Canada has received from the United States or in accordance with the Convention, is considered or defined as hazardous under the legislation of the country receiving it and is prohibited by that country from being imported or conveyed in transit.

(2) The definition “hazardous waste” in subsection (1) does not include anything that is (a) exported, imported or conveyed in transit in a quantity of less than 5 kg or 5 L per shipment or, in the case of mercury, in a quantity of less

than 50 mL per shipment, other than anything that is included in Class 6.2 of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations;(b) collected from households in the course of regular municipal waste collection services; or (c) part of the exporter’s or importer’s personal effects or household effects not resulting from commercial use.

Hazardous Recyclable Material as defined in EIHWHRMR under section 2.(1) means anything that is intended to be recycled using one of the operations set out in Schedule 2 and that

(a) is set out in column 2 of Schedule 3;(b) is included in at least one of Classes 2 to 6, 8 or 9 of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations;(c) is set out in column 2 of Schedule 4 and is included in at least one of Classes 2 to 6, 8 or 9 of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations; (d) is set out in column 1 of Schedule 5 in a concentration equal to or greater than the applicable concentration set out in column 2 of that Schedule;(e) produces a leachate containing a constituent set out in column 2 of Schedule 6 in a concentration equal to or greater than the applicable concentration set out in column 3 of that Schedule, determined in accordance with Method 1311, Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure, July 1992, in Test Methods for Evaluating SolidWaste, Volume 1C: Laboratory Man ual, Physical/ Chemical Methods, Third Edition, SW-846, November 1986, published by the United States EnvironmentalProtection Agency, which, for the purposes of this definition, shall be read withoutreference to section 7.1.3;(f) is set out in column 2 of Schedule 7, is pure or is the only active ingredient, and is unused; or(g) according to information that Canada has received from the United States or in accordance with the Convention, is considered or defined as hazardous under the legislation of the country receiving it and is prohibited by that country from being imported or conveyed in transit.

The definition “hazardous recyclable material” in subsection (1) does not include anything that is(a) exported, imported or conveyed in transit in a quantity of less than 5 kg or 5 L per shipment or, in the case of mercury, in a quantity of less than 50 mL per shipment, other than anything that is included in Class 6.2 of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations;(b) collected from households in the course of regular municipal waste collection services;(c) part of the exporter’s or importer’s personal effects or household effects not resulting from commercial use;(d) exported to, imported from, or conveyed in transit through a country that is a party to OECD Decision C(2001)107/Final and that

(i) is in a quantity of 25 kg or 25 L or less,(ii) is exported or imported for the purpose of conducting measurements, tests or research with respect to the recycling of that material,(iii) is accompanied by a shipping document, as defined in section 1.4 of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations, that includes the name and address of the exporter or importer and the words “test samples” or “échantillons d’épreuve”, and (iv) is not and does not contain an infectious substance as defined in section 1.4 of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations; or

(e) exported to, imported from, or conveyed in transit through a country that is a party to OECD Decision C(2001)107/Final and that

(i) is set out in Schedule 8,(ii) produces a leachate containing a constituent set out in column 2 of Schedule 6 in a concentration equal to or greater than the applicable concentration set out in column 3 of that Schedule, determined in accordance with Method 1311, Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure, July 1992, in Test Methods forEvaluating Solid Waste, Volume 1C: Laboratory Manual, Physical/Chemical Methods, Third Edition, SW-846, November 1986, published by the United States Environmental Protection Agency, which, for the purposes of this definition, shall be read without reference to section 7.1.3, and(iii) is intended to be recycled at an authorized facility in the country of import using one of the operations set out in Schedule 2.

Please see annex A for related schedules.

Canada regulates/controls additional wastes and recyclable materials as hazardous that are not included in Art. 1 (1)a of the Basel Convention and would be controlled for the purpose of transboundary movements pursuant to Art. 1 (1)b.

The national definition of hazardous waste and hazardous recyclable material covers ”wastes” other than those listed in Annexes I, II and VIII of the Basel Convention. Most notably compressed or liquefied gases and aerosols are controlled as well as used lubricating oils from internal combustion engines; used oil filters containing more than 6% of oil by mass; wastes that contain more than 2 mg/kg of PBB or PCT; and polychlorinated dibenzo dioxins and furans in a concentration greater than 100 ng/kg TEQ.

Canada requires special consideration for the following waste(s) when subjected to transboundary movement: Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB's) are a special case when it comes to the management, export, and import of hazardous wastes containing 50

mg/kg of PCBs or more. Canada’s policy is to ensure the management of PCB wastes within a strictly controlled regulatory system until they can be eliminated through removal from service, proper destruction and isolation from the environment.

The PCB Waste Export Regulations, 1996 (PCBWER) set out the controls which need to be met and restricts exports of PCB wastes to the United States for treatment and destruction (excluding landfilling) when these wastes are in concentrations equal to or greater than 50 parts per million (ppm). The Regulations require that advance notice of proposed export shipments be given to Environment Canada. If the PCB waste shipment complies with the Regulations for the protection of human health and the environment, and authorities in any countries or provinces through which the waste will transit do not object to the shipment, a permit could be issued from Environment Canada to the applicant authorizing the shipment to proceed.

In line with the revised OECD Decision, the definition of ‘‘Hazardous recyclable material’’ in the Regulations excludes four streams of low risk recyclable materials (see Schedule 8 of the Regulations) that are not controlled within the OECD. These four streams of recyclable materials are controlled, however, if they are contaminated by other material to an extent that it increases risks to the environment or prevents the recycling of the materials in an environmentally sound manner.


Amendment to the Basel ConventionThe amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1) has not been implemented in Canada. Although Canada has not ratified the Basel Ban (Decision III/I), Canadian domestic legislation implements the terms of the prohibition through the EIHWHRMR. Under the EIHWHRM Regulations, Canada defines a hazardous waste or a hazardous recyclable material to include “waste” that is prohibited by a country for import and is considered hazardous under their domestic legislation in accordance with the Basel Convention.

Exports to non-parties are not permitted unless subject to an Article 11 agreement (for example, Canada U.S.A.-Agreement; OECD Council Decisions).Restrictions on export for final disposalCanada restricts the export of hazardous wastes, hazardous recyclable material and other wastes for final disposal.

In Canada, the following legislation applies to restrictions on the export of hazardous wastes, hazardous recyclable material and other wastes for final disposal: Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA 1999) which came into force March 31, 2000, superseding the Canadian Environment Protection Act, 1988 (CEPA); Export and Import of Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Recyclable Material Regulations (EIHWHRMR), entered into force: November 1, 2005; and PCB Waste Export Regulations, 1996 (PCBWER), came into force on February 4,

1997.

Exports are restricted to Basel party countries or to non-parties which are subject to an Article 11 agreement (for example, Canada - USA Agreement; OECD Council Decisions). In addition, Canada permits the export of Canadian PCB wastes only to the United States and only for the purpose of destruction.

Although Canada has not ratified the Basel Ban (Decision III/I), our domestic legislation implements the terms of the prohibition through the EIHWHRMR. Under the EIHWHRM Regulations, Canada defines a hazardous waste or a hazardous recyclable material to include “waste” that is prohibited by a country for import and is considered hazardous under their domestic legislation in accordance with the Basel Convention.

The EIHWHRMR place a number of strict conditions on the export of hazardous waste, such as: requirement for mandatory prior notification of, and consent from (i.e. prior informed consent, PIC) the importing country; exports can only take place with a permit issued by Environment Canada; mandatory use of a movement document as a tracking system to ensure that hazardous wastes actually arrive at the intended authorized facilities; and are treated, disposed of or recycled as per the notice and permit; sets out specific timeframes in which the disposal operations must be completed; all disposal operations to be followed up with a certificate of disposal; require every exporter and carrier to obtain insurance to cover environmental and third party damages should an accident occur during the transboundary movement of hazardous wastes; requirements for shipments which cannot be completed as planned in the permit to prevent them from becoming "orphans”.

If the Minister is of the opinion that the hazardous waste or hazardous recyclable material will not be managed in a manner that will protect the environment and human health against the adverse effects that may result from that waste or material, the Minister may refuse to issue a permit under subsection 185(2) of the CEPA 1999 taking into account different criteria set out in the EIHWHRMR.

Restrictions on export for recoveryCanada restricts the export of hazardous wastes, hazardous recyclable material and other wastes for recovery.

Exports are restricted to Basel party countries or to non-parties which are subject to an Article 11 agreement (for example, Canada - USA Agreement; OECD Council Decisions). In addition, Canada permits the export of Canadian PCB wastes only to the United States and only for the purpose of destruction.

Although Canada has not ratified the Basel Ban (Decision III/I), our domestic legislation implements the terms of the prohibition through the EIHWHRMR. Under the EIHWHRM Regulations, Canada defines a

hazardous waste or a hazardous recyclable material to include “waste” that is prohibited by a country for import and is considered hazardous under their domestic legislation in accordance with the Basel Convention.

The EIHWHRMR place a number of strict conditions on the export of hazardous recyclable material such as: requirement for mandatory prior notification of, and consent from (i.e. prior informed consent, PIC) the importing country; exports can only take place with a permit issued by Environment Canada; mandatory use of a movement document as a tracking system to ensure that hazardous recyclable material actually arrives at the intended authorized facilities; and are stored, recovered or recycled as per the notice and permit; sets out specific timeframes in which the recycling operations must be completed; all recycling operations to be followed up with a certificate of recycling; require every exporter and carrier to obtain insurance to cover environmental and third party damages should an accident occur during the transboundary movement of hazardous waste; requirements for shipments which cannot be completed as planned in the permit to prevent them from becoming "orphans"; simplified procedures for the transboundary movement of certain specified hazardous recyclable materials destined for recovery/recycling facilities within the OECD area, based on OECD decisions; and the exporting country must permit re-entry of any hazardous waste that may be returned by the importing country.

If the Minister is of the opinion that the hazardous waste or hazardous recyclable material will not be managed in a manner that will protect the environment and human health against the adverse effects that may result from that waste or material, the Minister may refuse to issue a permit under subsection 185(2) of the CEPA 1999 taking into account different criteria set out in the EIHWHRMR.Restrictions on import for final disposalCanada restricts the import of hazardous wastes, hazardous recyclable material and other wastes for final disposal.

In Canada, the following legislation applies to restrictions on the import of hazardous wastes, hazardous recyclable material and other wastes for final disposal: Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA 1999) which came into force March 31, 2000, superseding the Canadian Environment Protection Act, 1988 (CEPA); Export and Import of Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Recyclable Material Regulations, 2005 (EIHWHRMR), entered into force: November 1, 2005 (including import controls on PCB wastes), entered into force: November 26, 1992.

This restriction does not permit imports from non-parties, unless subject to an Article 11 agreement.

Canada meets its international obligations through the legislations listed in 3(d)(i) above.

Although there are a number of conditions on the import of hazardous

waste for final disposal the following controls for imports apply: the importer is the disposer of the hazardous waste in Canada; the import of that hazardous waste is not prohibited under the

laws of Canada;

Although there are a number of conditions on the import of hazardous waste for final disposal the following considerations for imports apply:

there is a signed, written contract or a series of such contracts between the importer and the person who exports the hazardous waste from the country of export or, where the importer and the person who exports the hazardous waste are the same legal entity doing business in both Canada and the country of export, there is a signed, written arrangement between representatives of the entity in both countries;

the importer and carrier are required to obtain insurance to cover environmental and third party damages should an accident occur during the transboundary movement of hazardous wastes;

an import permit issued by Environment Canada is required; all shipments must be tracked using a movement document; strict timelines are placed on the completion of the disposal

operations; a certificate of disposal is required once the operations are

completed.

The conditions of the Canada - USA Agreement also apply to imports for final disposal set out in question 3 c) of the questionnaire on "Transmission of Information" for the year 2004.

Restrictions on import for recoveryCanada restricts the import of hazardous wastes, hazardous recyclable material and other wastes for recovery.

In Canada, the following legislation applies to restrictions on the import of hazardous wastes, hazardous recyclable material and other wastes for recovery: Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA 1999) which came into force March 31, 2000, superseding the Canadian Environment Protection Act, 1988 (CEPA); Export and Import of Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Recyclable Material Regulations, 2005 (EIHWHRMR), entered into force: November 1, 2005 (including import controls on PCB wastes), entered into force: November 26, 1992.

Canada’s restrictions on import for recovery does not permit imports from non-parties, unless subject to an Article 11 agreement.

Canada meets its international obligations through the legislation listed in question 3(e)(i) of the questionnaire on "Transmission of information" for the year 2004. The conditions listed above for imports for final disposal apply, and in addition to that: the importer is the recycler of the hazardous waste in Canada. The conditions of the Canada - USA Agreement also apply to imports for recovery set out in question 3 c) of

the questionnaire on "Transmission of information" for the year 2004.

Restrictions on transitCanada restricts the transit of hazardous wastes, hazardous recyclable material and other wastes through the legislation listed:

Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA 1999) which came into force March 31, 2000, superseding the Canadian Environment Protection Act, 1988 (CEPA);

Export and Import of Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Recyclable Material Regulations (EIHWHRMR), entered into force: November 1, 2005;

and PCB Waste Export Regulations (PCBWER), came into force on February 4, 1997.

Transits through Canada are only allowed following notification once a permit is issued by Environment Canada for the movement.

Canada meets its international obligations through the legislation listed in restrictions on import for final disposal. The following conditions for transits apply: For the purposes of Part 7, Division 8 of the CEPA 1999, where Canada is only a country of transit, subject to the EIHWHRMR a person may import and subsequently export a hazardous waste or hazardous recyclable material only if the import or export of that hazardous waste/recyclable material is not prohibited under the laws of Canada.

The following conditions apply such as: the carrier of the hazardous waste/recyclable material, if other

than Her Majesty in right of Canada or a province or Her agent, is insured in accordance with section 37;

where the country of export and the country of import are not the same country, the competent authority in the country of export has provided to the Director, written confirmation that the competent authority in the country of import, and in each country of transit through which the hazardous waste is destined to pass before entering the country of import, consents, in accordance with the laws of the country of that authority with respect to giving that consent, to the proposed import into and, where applicable, export from that country;

where the country of export and the country of import are the same country, the generator or the carrier of the hazardous waste or hazardous recyclable material is required to notify and receive a permit before the transit movement can take place through Canada;

and the conditions of the Canada - USA Agreement also applies to transits.

Reduction National strategies/policies

and/or Elimination of Hazardous Waste Generation

In Canada, both mandatory and voluntary plans and programs exist. They are set up by the federal and provincial governments and by municipalities. In general, provincial and municipal plans tend to be mandatory, whereas federal plans are voluntary. Some examples are as follows:

Section 188 of the CEPA 1999 creates a new authority for the Minister of the Environment. The Minister may require an exporter or class of exporters of hazardous waste, or non-hazardous waste for final disposal to submit and implement an Export reduction plan "for the purpose of reducing or phasing out" those exports. Once such a requirement is imposed, the Minister may refuse to issue an export permit if the plan is not submitted or implemented.

Section 191(g) authorizes the Government to develop regulations respecting these plans referred to subsection 188(1), "taking into account: i) the benefit of using the nearest appropriate facility, and ii) changes in the quantity of goods the production of which generates hazardous waste to be disposed of by an exporter or class of exporters."

The Toxic Substances Management Policy will continue to work for the health of Canadians and for the environment. This policy provides a two track approach to managing toxic substances. The first track is the “virtual elimination from the environment of toxics substances that result predominantly from human activity and that are persistent and bioaccumulative” and the second track encourages “management of other toxic substances and substances of concern, throughout their entire life cycles, to prevent or minimize their release into the environment”.

In 2003, the National Pollutant Release Inventory (NPRI) reported 211 specified substances and these were submitted by 8173 facilities. This represent an increase from 2002 and can primarily be attributed to changes in the reporting requirements for the oil and gaz sector. For an overview of changes to year 2003 reporting criteria go to: http://www.ec.gc.ca/pdb/npri/2003Guidance/2003_NPRI_Changes_e.cfm


National strategies/policiesCanada recognizes the environmental and economic advantages of minimizing distances that hazardous waste and hazardous recyclable material must travel. In order to lessen threats to the environment or public safety during transportation and to manage transboundary shipments effectively, in 1986 Canada and the USA entered into the comprehensive agreement: Canada-U.S.A. Agreement on the Transboundary Movement of Hazardous Wastes. This agreement, consistent with Article 11 of the Basel Convention, sets out the specific administrative conditions for the export, import, and transportation of hazardous waste between the two countries.

http://www.ec.gc.ca/pdb/npri/2003Guidance/2003_NPRI_Changes_e.cfm

In 2004, 97% of Canada’s exports were destined for the United States and 98.8% of Canadian imports of hazardous waste and hazardous recyclable materials combined came from the United States.

In 2004, nearly half of Canada's imports and nearly 65% of Canada’s exports of hazardous waste were destined for recycling operations. Imports for disposal have decreased steadily since 2000. A contributing factor to this downward trend is believed to be the move towards harmonization with American guidelines for the landfilling of hazardous wastes. Trade in wastes destined for recovery carried out in an environmentally sound manner is significant in Canada. Hazardous wastes recovery is a thriving industry within Canada, and helps to reduce demand on primary resources.

The EIHWHRMR implement powers under the CEPA 1999 which authorizes the Minister of the Environment to:

request the exporter to have plans for reducing exports of hazardous wastes destined for disposal operations;

and authority to refuse to issue an import or export permit if hazardous wastes will not be managed in an environmentally sound manner.

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesUnder the revised CEPA 1999, authority is also given to the Minister to request exporters to have plans for reducing or phasing out the quantity of hazardous waste, and prescribed non-hazardous wastes that is exported for final disposal. Plans would take into account the identification of the benefit of using the nearest appropriate disposal facility and changes to the quantities of hazardous waste that may result from changes in production levels. The CEPA 1999 also includes requirements to report at regular intervals on the progress of implementing the plan. Subsequent export permits may be refused if these requirements are not met.


Disposal facilitiesIn Canada, disposal/recycling facilities are monitored/regulated by the provinces and territories. For further information, the Competent Authority could be contacted or links to the provinces and territories web-sites can be found at http://www.ec.gc.ca/tmb/eng/links_e.htmlRecovery/recycling/re-use facilitiesIn Canada, disposal/recycling facilities are monitored/regulated by the provinces and territories. For further information, the Competent Authority could be contacted or links to the provinces and territories web-sites can be found at http://www.ec.gc.ca/tmb/eng/links_e.html


Bilateral agreement; Canada-United States of America; 08.11.1986 -; Renewed automatically for periods of five years, unless either Party gives written notice of termination (3 months) prior to expiration of the Agreement or the Agreement can be terminated, at any time, upon providing one year written notice. The Agreement was amended in 1992 to incorporate “other wastes” which are defined to include

Municipal Solid Waste that is sent for final disposal or for incineration with energy recovery and residues arising from the incineration of such waste. This Agreement sets out the specific administrative conditions for the export, import, and transit of hazardous wastes and other wastes between the two countries.

Multilateral agreement; OECD Council Decision C(2001)107/Final concerning the control of transfrontier movements of wastes destined for recovery operations (active). OECD Member Countries; 21.05.2002-; It supersedes Decision C(92)39/Final to more effectively harmonize with the Basel Convention.


- Director, Waste Management Division, Pollution Prevention Directorate, Environment Canada, Place Montcalm, 70 Crémazie St., 6th floor, Gatineau, Québec, K1A 0H3, Tel: (819) 997-3377, Fax: (819) 997-3068



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ANNEX A

SCHEDULE 1(Subsection 1(1), section 4, subparagraphs 8(j)(i) and (viii) and 9(f)(iv), paragraphs 9(n) and (o), subparagraph 16(e)

(iv), paragraphs 16(m) and (n) and subparagraph 38(1)(a)(i))

DISPOSAL OPERATIONS FOR HAZARDOUS WASTE

Item

Column 1

Disposal Code

Column 2

Operation1. D1 Release into or onto land, other than by any of operations D3 to D5 or D12.2. D2 Land treatment, such as biodegradation of liquids or sludges in soil. 3. D3 Deep injection, such as injection into wells, salt domes, mines or naturally occurring repositories.4. D4 Surface impoundment, such as placing liquids or sludges into pits, ponds or lagoons.5. D5 Specially engineered landfilling, such as placement into separate lined cells that are isolated from

each other and the environment.6. D6 Release into water, other than a sea or ocean, other than by operation D4.7. D7 Release into a sea or ocean, including sea-bed insertion, other than by operation D4.8. D8 Biological treatment, not otherwise set out in this Schedule.9. D9 Physical or chemical treatment, not otherwise referred to in this Schedule, such as calcination,

neutralization or precipitation.10. D10 Incineration or thermal treatment on land.11. D11 Incineration or thermal treatment at sea.12. D12 Permanent storage.13. D13 Blending or mixing, prior to any of operations D1 to D12.14. D14 Repackaging, prior to any of operations D1 to D13.15. D15 Release, including the venting of compressed or liquified gases, or treatment, other than by any of

operations D1 to D12.16. D16 Testing of a new technology to dispose of a hazardous waste.17. D17 Interim storage, prior to any of operations D1 to D12.

SCHEDULE 2 (Subsection 2(1), subparagraph 2(2)(e)(iii), section 4, subparagraphs 8(j)(i) and (viii) and 9(f)(iv), paragraphs 9(n) and

(o), subparagraph 16(e)(iv) and paragraphs 16(m) and (n))

RECYCLING OPERATIONS FOR HAZARDOUS RECYCLABLE MATERIAL

Item

Column 1

Recycling Code

Column 2

Operation1. R1 Use as a fuel in an energy recovery system, where the net heating value of the material is at

least 12 780 kJ/kg.2. R2 Recovery or regeneration of substances that have been used as solvents.3. R3 Recovery of organic substances that have not been used as solvents.

4. R4 Recovery of metals and metal compounds.5. R5 Recovery of inorganic materials other than metals or metal compounds.6. R6 Regeneration of acids or bases.7. R7 Recovery of components used for pollution abatement.8. R8 Recovery of components from catalysts.9. R9 Re-refining or re-use of used oil, other than by operation R1.10. R10 Land treatment resulting in agricultural or ecological improvement.11. R11 Use of residual materials obtained by any of operations R1 to R10 or R14.12. R12 Exchange of a recyclable material for another recyclable material prior to recycling by any of

operations R1 to R11 or R14.13. R13 Accumulation prior to recycling by any of operations R1 to R11 or R14.14. R14 Recovery or regeneration of a substance or use or re-use of a recyclable material, other than

by any of operations R1 to R10.15. R15 Testing of a new technology to recycle a hazardous recyclable material.16. R16 Interim storage prior to any of operations R1 to R11 or R14.

SCHEDULE 3(Paragraphs 1(1)(a) and 2(1)(a), subparagraph 8(j)(v), paragraphs 9(c) and 16(b) and subparagraph 38(1)(a)(iii))

HAZARDOUS WASTES AND HAZARDOUS RECYCLABLE MATERIALS

Item

Column 1

Identification No.

Column 2

Description of Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Recyclable Material

1. HAZ1 Biomedical waste – the following wastes, other than those generated from building maintenance, office administration or food preparation and consumption, that are generated by human or animal health care establishments, medical, health care or veterinary teaching or research establishments, clinical laboratories or facilities that test or produce vaccines and needle and syringe exchange programs:(a) human tissues, organs or body parts, excluding teeth, hair or nails;(b) human blood or blood products; (c) human bodily fluids that are contaminated with blood; (d) human bodily fluids removed in the course of autopsy, treatment, or surgery for diagnosis;(e) animal tissues, organs, body parts or carcasses, excluding teeth, nails, hair, bristles, feathers, horns and hooves, resulting from the treatment of an animal for contamination or suspected contamination with one or more of the agents set out in paragraph 2.36(a) or (b) of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations;(f) animal blood or blood products resulting from the treatment of an animal for contamination or suspected contamination with one or more of the agents set out in paragraph 2.36(a) or (b) of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations; (g) animal bodily fluids that are visibly contaminated with animal blood and that result from the treatment of an animal for contamination or suspected contamination with one or more of the agents set out in paragraph 2.36(a) or (b) of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations;(h) animal bodily fluids removed in the course of surgery, treatment or necropsy, and that result from the treatment of an animal for contamination or suspected contamination with one or more of the agents set out in paragraphs 2.36(a) or (b) of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations;(i) live or attenuated vaccines, human or animal cell cultures, microbiology laboratory

cultures, stocks or specimens of microorganisms and any items that have come into contact with them;(j) any items that are saturated with the blood or bodily fluids referred to in paragraphs (b) to (d) or (f) to (h), including items that were saturated but that have dried; and(k) cytotoxic drugs and any items, including tissues, tubing, needles or gloves, that have come into contact with a cytotoxic drug.Biomedical waste does not include(a) urine or feces;(b) wastes that are controlled under the Health of Animals Act; or(c) wastes that result from the breeding or raising of animals.

2. HAZ2 Used lubricating oils in quantities of 500 L or more, from internal combustion engines or gear boxes, transmissions, transformers, hydraulic systems or other equipment associated with such engines.

3. HAZ3 Used oil filters containing more than 6% of oil by mass.4. HAZ4 Cyanide, or substances containing cyanide, in a concentration equal to or greater than 100

mg/kg.5. HAZ5 Wastes that contain more than 2 mg/kg of polychlorinated terphenyls or polybrominated

biphenyls described in Schedule 1 to the Act.6. HAZ6 Wastes that contain, in a concentration of more than 100 ng/kg of 2,3,7,8-

tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin equivalent,(a) total polychlorinated dibenzofurans that have a molecular formula C12H8-nClnO in which "n" is greater than 1; or(b) total polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins that have a molecular formula C12H8-nClnO2 in which "n" is greater than 1.The concentration is calculated in accordance with "International Toxicity Equivalency Factor (I-TEF) Method of Risk Assessment for Complex Mixtures of Dioxins and Related Compounds", Pilot Study on International Information Exchange on Dioxins and Related Compounds, Committee on the Challenges of Modern Society, North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Report Number 176, August 1988, as amended from time to time, using the following factors:2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzodioxin 1.0011,2,3,7,8-pentachlorodibenzodioxin 0.51,2,3,4,7,8-hexachlorodibenzodioxin 0.11,2,3,7,8,9-hexachlorodibenzodioxin 0.11,2,3,6,7,8-hexachlorodibenzodioxin 0.11,2,3,4,6,7,8-heptachlorodibenzodioxin 0.01octachlorodibenzodioxin 0.0012,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzofuran 0.12,3,4,7,8-pentachlorodibenzofuran 0.51,2,3,7,8-pentachlorodibenzofuran 0.051,2,3,4,7,8-hexachlorodibenzofuran 0.11,2,3,7,8,9-hexachlorodibenzofuran 0.11,2,3,6,7,8-hexachlorodibenzofuran 0.12,3,4,6,7,8-hexachlorodibenzofuran 0.11,2,3,4,6,7,8-heptachlorodibenzofuran 0.011,2,3,4,7,8,9-heptachlorodibenzofuran 0.01octachlorodibenzofuran 0.001

SCHEDULE 4(Paragraphs 1(1)(c) and 2(1)(c) and subparagraphs 8(j)(v) and 38(1)(a)(iii))

PART 1

HAZARDOUS WASTES AND HAZARDOUS RECYCLABLE MATERIALS FROM NON-SPECIFIC SOURCES

Item

Column 1

Identification No.

Column 2


1. F001 The following spent halogenated solvents used in degreasing: tetrachloroethylene, trichloroethylene, methylene chloride, 1,1,1-trichloroethane, carbon tetrachloride and chlorinated fluorocarbons; all spent solvent mixtures and blends used in degreasing containing, before use, a total of 10% or more (by volume) of one or more of the above halogenated solvents or those solvents listed as F002, F004 or F005; and still bottoms from the recovery of those spent solvents and spent solvent mixtures.

2. F002 The following spent halogenated solvents: tetrachloroethylene, methylene chloride, trichloroethylene, 1,1,1-trichloroethane, chlorobenzene, 1,1,2-trichloro-1,2,2-trifluoroethane, ortho-dichlorobenzene, trichlorofluoromethane and 1,1,2-trichloroethane; all spent solvent mixtures and blends containing, before use, a total of 10% or more (by volume) of one or more of the above halogenated solvents or those listed as F001, F004 or F005; and still bottoms from the recovery of those spent solvents and spent solvent mixtures.

3. F003 The following spent non-halogenated solvents: xylene, acetone, ethyl acetate, ethyl benzene, ethyl ether, methyl isobutyl ketone, n-butyl alcohol, cyclohexanone and methanol; all spent solvent mixtures and blends containing, before use, only the above spent non-halogenated solvents; and all spent solvent mixtures and blends containing, before use, one or more of the above spent non-halogenated solvents, and a total of 10% or more (by volume) of one or more of those solvents listed as F001, F002, F004 or F005; and still bottoms from the recovery of those spent solvents and spent solvent mixtures.

4. F004 The following spent non-halogenated solvents: cresols, cresylic acid and nitrobenzene; all spent solvent mixtures and blends containing, before use, a total of 10% or more (by volume) of one or more of the above spent non-halogenated solvents or those solvents listed as F001, F002 or F005; and still bottoms from the recovery of these spent solvents and spent solvent mixtures.

5. F005 The following spent non-halogenated solvents: toluene, methyl ethyl ketone, carbon disulphide, isobutanol, pyridine, benzene, 2-ethoxyethanol and 2-nitropropane; all spent solvent mixtures and blends containing, before use, a total of 10% or more (by volume) of one or more of the above spent non-halogenated solvents or those solvents listed as F001, F002 or F004; and still bottoms from the recovery of those spent solvents and spent solvent mixtures.

6. F006 Wastewater treatment sludges from electroplating operations except for the following processes: (1) sulphuric acid anodizing of aluminum; (2) tin plating on carbon steel; (3) zinc plating (on a segregated basis) on carbon steel; (4) aluminum or aluminum-zinc plating on carbon steel; (5) cleaning or stripping associated with tin, zinc or aluminum plating on carbon steel; and (6) chemical etching and milling of aluminum.

7. F007 Spent cyanide plating bath solutions from electroplating operations.8. F008 Plating bath sludge from the bottom of plating baths from electroplating operations where

cyanides are used in the process.9. F009 Spent stripping and cleaning bath solutions from electroplating operations where cyanides

are used in the process.10. F010 Quenching bath sludge from oil baths from metal heat treating operations where cyanides are

used in the process. 11. F011 Spent cyanide solutions from salt bath pot cleaning from metal heat treating operations. 12. F012 Quenching wastewater treatment sludge from metal heat treating operations where cyanides

are used in the process. 13. F019 Wastewater treatment sludge from the chemical conversion coating of aluminum except

from zirconium phosphating in aluminum can washing if such phosphating is an exclusive conversion coating process.

14. F020 Wastes from the production or manufacturing use (as a reactant, chemical intermediate or component in a formulating process) of tri- or tetrachlorophenol or of intermediates used to produce their pesticide derivatives, excluding wastewater and spent carbon from hydrogen chloride purification and wastes from the production of hexachlorophene from highly purified 2,4,5-trichlorophenol.

15. F021 Wastes from the production or manufacturing use (as a reactant, chemical intermediate or component in a formulating process) of pentachlorophenol or of intermediates used to produce its derivatives, excluding wastewater and spent carbon from hydrogen chloride purification.

16. F022 Wastes from the manufacturing use (as a reactant, chemical intermediate or component in a formulating process) of tetra-, penta- or hexachlorobenzenes under alkaline conditions, excluding wastewater and spent carbon from hydrogen chloride purification.

17. F023 Wastes from the production of materials on equipment previously used for the production or manufacturing use (as a reactant, chemical intermediate or component in a formulating process) of tri- and tetrachlorophenols, excluding wastewater and spent carbon from hydrogen chloride purification and wastes from equipment used only for the production or use of hexachlorophene from highly purified 2,4,5-trichlorophenol.

18. F024 Process wastes, including, but not limited to, distillation residues, heavy ends, tars and reactor clean-out wastes from the production of certain chlorinated aliphatic hydrocarbons by free radical catalyzed processes, those chlorinated aliphatic hydrocarbons being those having carbon chain lengths ranging from 1 to and including 5, with varying amounts and positions of chlorine substitution, and excluding wastewaters, wastewater treatment sludge, spent catalysts and wastes set out in Schedule 7.

19. F025 Condensed light ends, spent filters and filter aids, and spent desiccant wastes from the production of certain chlorinated aliphatic hydrocarbons, by free radical catalyzed processes, those chlorinated aliphatic hydrocarbons being those having carbon chain lengths ranging from 1 to and including 5, with varying amounts and positions of chlorine substitution.

20. F026 Wastes from the production of materials on equipment previously used for the manufacturing use (as a reactant, chemical intermediate or component in a formulating process) of tetra-, penta- or hexachlorobenzene under alkaline conditions, excluding wastewater and spent carbon from hydrogen chloride purification.

21. F027 Discarded unused formulations containing tri-, tetra- or pentachlorophenol or discarded unused formulations containing compounds derived from those chlorophenols, excluding formulations containing hexachlorophene synthesized from prepurified 2,4,5-trichlorophenol as the sole component.

22. F028 Residues resulting from incineration or treatment of soil contaminated with wastes listed as F020, F021, F022, F023, F026 or F027.

23. F032 Wastewaters, spent formulations from wood preserving processes generated at plants that currently use or have previously used chlorophenolic formulations, process residuals and preservative drippage, except wastewaters that have not come into contact with process contaminants, spent formulations that potentially cross-contaminated wastes from wood preserving processes at plants that do not resume or initiate use of chlorophenolic preservatives, and bottom sediment sludge listed as K001.

24. F034 Wastewaters, process residuals, preservative drippage and spent formulations from wood preserving processes generated at plants that use creosote formulations, excluding bottom sediment sludge listed as K001 and wastewaters that have not come into contact with process contaminants.

25. F035 Wastewaters, process residuals, preservative drippage and spent formulations from wood

preserving processes generated at plants that use inorganic preservatives containing arsenic or chromium, excluding bottom sediment sludge listed as K001 and wastewaters that have not come into contact with process contaminants.

26. F037 Petroleum refinery primary oil, water and solids separation sludge; sludge generated from the gravitational separation of oil, water and solids during the storage or treatment of process wastewaters and oil cooling wastewaters from petroleum refineries, including, but not limited to, those generated in oil, water and solids separators, tanks and impoundments, ditches and other conveyances, sumps and stormwater units receiving dry weather flow; sludge generated in stormwater units that do not receive dry weather flow; sludge generated from non-contact once-through cooling waters segregated for treatment from other processes or oily cooling waters; sludge generated in biological treatment units that employ one of the following treatment methods: activated sludge, trickling filter, rotating biological contactor for the continuous accelerated biological oxidation of wastewaters, or high-rate aeration (including sludge generated in one or more additional units after wastewaters have been treated in biological treatment units). Wastes listed as K051 are excluded.

27. F038 Petroleum refinery secondary (emulsified) oil, water and solids separation sludge; sludge or float generated from the physical or chemical separation of oil, water and solids in process wastewaters and oily cooling wastewaters from petroleum refineries, including, but not limited to, sludge and floats generated in induced air flotation (IAF) units, tanks and impoundments, and in dissolved air flotation (DAF) units; sludge generated in stormwater units that do not receive dry weather flow; sludge generated from non-contact once-through cooling waters segregated for treatment from other processes or oily cooling water; sludge and float generated in biological treatment units that employ one of the following treatment methods: activated sludge, trickling filter, rotating biological contactor for the continuous accelerated biological oxidation of wastewaters, or high-rate aeration (including sludge and float generated in one or more additional units after wastewaters have been treated in a biological treatment unit).Wastes listed as F037, K048 and K051 are excluded.

28. F039 Leachate (liquids that percolated through land disposed wastes) resulting from the disposal of more than one waste classified as a hazardous waste by being included in this Schedule.

PART 2

HAZARDOUS WASTES AND HAZARDOUS RECYCLABLE MATERIALS FROM SPECIFIC SOURCES

Item

Column 1

Identification No.

Column 2


Wood Preservation1. K001 Bottom sediment sludge from the treatment of wastewaters from wood preserving processes

that use creosote or pentachlorophenol or both.

Inorganic Pigments2. K002 Wastewater treatment sludge from the production of chrome yellow and orange pigments. 3. K003 Wastewater treatment sludge from the production of molybdate orange pigments.4. K004 Wastewater treatment sludge from the production of zinc yellow pigments.5. K005 Wastewater treatment sludge from the production of chrome green pigments.6. K006 Wastewater treatment sludge from the production of chromeoxide green pigments

(anhydrous and hydrated).7. K007 Wastewater treatment sludge from the production of iron blue pigments.8. K008 Oven residue from the production of chromeoxide green pigments.

Organic Chemicals9. K009 Distillation bottoms from the production of acetaldehyde from ethylene.10. K010 Distillation side cuts from the production of acetaldehyde from ethylene.11. K011 Bottom stream from the wastewater stripper in the production of acrylonitrile.12. K013 Bottom stream from the acetonitrile column in the production of acrylonitrile.13. K014 Bottoms from the acetonitrile purification column in the production of acrylonitrile.14. K015 Still bottoms from the distillation of benzylchloride. 15. K016 Heavy ends or distillation residues from the production of carbon tetrachloride. 16. K017 Heavy ends (still bottoms) from the purification column in the production of

epichlorohydrin. 17. K018 Heavy ends from the fractionation column in ethyl chloride production. 18. K019 Heavy ends from the distillation of ethylene dichloride in ethylene dichloride production. 19. K020 Heavy ends from the distillation of vinyl chloride in vinyl chloride monomer production. 20. K021 Aqueous spent antimony catalyst waste from fluoromethanes production. 21. K022 Distillation bottom tars from the production of phenol and acetone from cumene.22. K023 Distillation light ends from the production of phthalic anhydride from naphthalene. 23. K024 Distillation bottoms from the production of phthalic anhydride from naphthalene. 24. K025 Distillation bottoms from the production of nitrobenzene by the nitration of benzene. 25. K026 Stripping still tails from the production of methyl ethyl pyridines. 26. K027 Centrifuge and distillation residues from toluene diisocyanate production. 27. K028 Spent catalyst from the hydrochlorinator reactor in the production of 1,1,1-trichloroethane.28. K029 Waste from the product stream stripper in the production of 1,1,1-trichloroethane.29. K030 Column bottoms or heavy ends from the combined production of trichloroethylene and

perchloroethylene.30. K083 Distillation bottoms from aniline production.31. K085 Distillation or fractionating column bottoms from the production of chlorobenzenes. 32. K093 Distillation light ends from the production of phthalic anhydride from o-xylene.33. K094 Distillation bottoms from the production of phthalic anhydride from o-xylene.34. K095 Distillation bottoms from the production of 1,1,1-trichloroethane.35. K096 Heavy ends from the heavy ends columns from the production of 1,1,1-trichloroethane.36. K103 Process residues from aniline extraction from the production of aniline.37. K104 Combined wastewater streams from nitrobenzene and aniline production.38. K105 Separated aqueous stream from the reactor product washing step in the production of

chlorobenzene. 39. K107 Column bottoms from product separation from the production of 1,1-dimethyl-hydrazine

(UDMH) from carboxylic acid hydrazines.40. K108 Condensed column overheads from product separation and condensed reactor vent gases

from the production of 1,1-dimethylhydrazine (UDMH) from carboxylic acid hydrazides.

41. K109 Spent filter cartridges from product purification from the production of 1,1- dimethylhydrazine (UDMH) from carboxylic acid hydrazides.

42. K110 Condensed column overheads from intermediate separation from the production of 1,1-

dimethylhydrazine (UDMH) from carboxylic acid hydrazides. 43. K111 Product washwaters from the production of dinitrotoluene via nitration of toluene.44. K112 Reaction by-product water from the drying column in the production of toluenediamine via

hydrogenation of dinitrotoluene.45. K113 Condensed liquid light ends from the purification of toluenediamine in the production of

toluenediamine via hydrogenation of dinitrotoluene. 46. K114 Vicinals from the purification of toluenediamine in the production of toluenediamine via

hydrogenation of dinitrotoluene.47. K115 Heavy ends from the purification of toluenediamine in the production of toluenediamine via

hydrogenation of dinitrotoluene.48. K116 Organic condensate from the solvent recovery column in the production of toluene

diisocyanate via phosgenation of toluenediamine.49. K117 Wastewater from the reactor vent gas scrubber in the production of ethylene dibromide via

bromination of ethene.50. K118 Spent adsorbent solids from the purification of ethylene dibromide in the production of

ethylene dibromide via bromination of ethene.51. K136 Still bottoms from the purification of ethylene dibromide in the production of ethylene

dibromide via bromination of ethene.52. K140 Floor sweepings, off-specification product and spent filter media from the production of

2,4,6-tribromophenol.53. K149 Distillation bottoms from the production of alpha- (or methyl-) chlorinated toluenes, ring-

chlorinated toluenes, benzoyl chlorides and compounds with mixtures of those functional groups, excluding still bottoms from the distillation of benzyl chloride.

54. K150 Organic residuals, excluding spent carbon adsorbent, from the spent chlorine gas and hydrochloric acid recovery processes associated with the production of alpha- (or methyl-) chlorinated toluenes, ring-chlorinated toluenes, benzoyl chlorides and compounds with mixtures of those functional groups.

55. K151 Wastewater treatment sludge generated during the treatment of wastewaters from the production of alpha- (or methyl-) chlorinated toluenes, ring-chlorinated toluenes, benzoyl chlorides and compounds with mixtures of those functional groups, excluding neutralization and biological sludge.

56. K156 Organic waste (including heavy ends, still bottoms, light ends, spent solvents, filtrates and decantates) from the production of carbamates and carbamoyl oximes, excluding waste generated from the manufacture of 3-iodo-2-propynyl n-butylcarbamate.

57. K157 Wastewaters (including scrubber waters, condenser waters, washwaters and separation waters) from the production of carbamates and carbamoyl oximes, excluding wastes generated from the manufacture of 3-iodo-2-propynyl n-butylcarbamate.

58. K158 Bag house dusts and filter or separation solids from the production of carbamates and carbamoyl oximes, excluding wastes generated from the manufacture of 3-iodo-2-propynyl n-butylcarbamate.

59. K159 Organics from the treatment of thiocarbamate wastes.60. K161 Purification solids (including filtration, evaporation and centrifugation solids), bag house

dust and floor sweepings from the production of dithiocarbamate acids and their salts, excluding substances listed as K125 or K126.

Inorganic chemicals61. K071 Brine purification sludge from the mercury cell process in chlorine production if separately

prepurified brine is not used.

62. K073 Chlorinated hydrocarbon wastes from the purification step of the diaphragm cell process using graphite anodes in chlorine production.

63. K106 Wastewater treatment sludge from the mercury cell process in chlorine production.Pesticides64. K031 By-product salts generated in the production of monosodium acid methanearsonate (MSMA)

and cacodylic acid.65. K032 Wastewater treatment sludge from the production of chlordane. 66. K033 Wastewater and scrub water from the chlorination of cyclopentadiene in the production of

chlordane.67. K034 Filter solids from the filtration of hexachlorocyclopentadiene in the production of chlordane.68. K035 Wastewater treatment sludge from the production of creosote.69. K036 Still bottoms from toluene reclamation distillation in the production of disulfoton.70. K037 Wastewater treatment sludge from the production of disulfoton.71. K038 Wastewater from the washing and stripping of phorate production.72. K039 Filter cake from the filtration of diethylphosphorodithioic acid in the production of phorate.73. K040 Wastewater treatment sludge from the production of phorate.74. K041 Wastewater treatment sludge from the production of toxaphene. 75. K042 Heavy ends or distillation residues from the distillation of tetrachlorobenzene in the

production of 2,4,5-T.76. K043 2,6-Dichlorophenol waste from the production of 2,4-D. 77. K097 Vacuum stripper discharge from the chlordane chlorinator in the production of chlordane.78. K098 Untreated process wastewater from the production of toxaphene.79. K099 Untreated wastewater from the production of 2,4-D. 80. K123 Process wastewater, including supernates, filtrates and washwaters, from the production of

ethylenebisdithiocarbamic acid and its salts.81. K124 Reactor vent scrubber water from the production of ethylenebisdithiocarbamic acid and its

salts. 82. K125 Filtration, evaporation and centrifugation solids from the production of

ethylenebisdithiocarbamic acid and its salts.83. K126 Baghouse dust and floor sweepings in milling and packaging operations from the production

or formulation of ethylenebisdithiocarbamic acid and its salts.84. K131 Wastewater from the reactor and spent ulphuric acid from the acid dryer from the production

of methyl bromide.85. K132 Spent absorbent and wastewater separator solids from the production of methyl bromide.Explosives86. K044 Wastewater treatment sludge from the manufacturing and processing of explosives. 87. K045 Spent carbon from the treatment of wastewater containing explosives. 88. K046 Wastewater treatment sludge from the manufacturing, formulation and loading of lead-based

initiating compounds.89. K047 Pink and red water from the production of TNT.Petroleum refining90. K048 Dissolved air flotation (DAF) float from the petroleum refining industry. 91. K049 Slop oil emulsion solids from the petroleum refining industry.

92. K050 Heat exchanger bundle cleaning sludge from the petroleum refining industry.93. K051 American Petroleum Institute (API) separator sludge from the petroleum refining industry. 94. K052 Tanks bottoms (leaded) from the petroleum refining industry.95. K169 Crude oil storage tank sediment from refining petroleum.96. K170 Clarified slurry oil tank sediment and in-line filter or separation solids from refining

petroleum.97. K171 Spent hydrotreating catalyst from refining petroleum, including guard beds used to

desulfurize feeds to other catalytic reactors, excluding inert support media.98. K172 Spent hydrorefining catalyst from refining petroleum, including guard beds used to

desulfurize feeds to other catalytic reactors, excluding inert support media.Iron and steel99. K061 Emission control dust and sludge from the primary production of steel in electric furnaces.100. K062 Spent pickle liquor from steel finishing operations of facilities within the iron and steel

industry at steel works, blast furnaces (including coke ovens), rolling mills, iron and steel foundries, gray and ductile iron foundries, malleable iron foundries, steel investment foundries or other miscellaneous steel foundries, or at facilities in the electrometallurgical products (except steel) industry, steel wiredrawing and steel nails and spikes industry, coldrolled steel sheet, strip and bars industry or steel pipes and tubes industry.

Primary copper101. K064 Acid plant blowdown slurry and sludge resulting from the thickening of blowdown slurry

from primary copper production.Primary lead102. K065 Surface impoundment solids contained in and dredged from surface impoundments at

primary lead smelting facilities.Primary zinc103. K066 Sludge from treatment of process wastewater and acid plant blowdown from primary zinc

production.Primary aluminum104. K088 Spent potliners from primary aluminum reduction.Ferroalloys105. K090 Emission control dust or sludge from ferrochromiumsilicon production.106. K091 Emission control dust or sludge from ferrochromium production.Secondary lead107. K069 Emission control dust and sludge from secondary lead smelting.108. K100 Waste leaching solution from acid leaching of emission control dust and sludge from

secondary lead smelting.Veterinary pharmaceuticals109. K084 Wastewater treatment sludge from the production of veterinary pharmaceuticals from arsenic

or organo-arsenic compounds.110. K101 Distillation tar residues from the distillation of aniline-based compounds in the production of

veterinary pharmaceuticals from arsenic or organo-arsenic compounds.111. K102 Residue from the use of activated carbon for decolourization in the production of veterinary

pharmaceuticals from arsenic or organo-arsenic compounds.

Ink formulation112. K086 Solvent washes and sludge, caustic washes and sludge or water washes and sludge from

cleaning tubs and equipment used in the formulation of ink from pigments, driers, soaps and stabilizers containing chromium and lead.

Coking113. K060 Ammonia still lime sludge from coking operations. 114. K087 Decanter tank tar sludge from coking operations.115. K141 Process residues from the recovery of coal tar, including, but not limited to, collecting sump

residues from the production of coke from coal and the recovery of coke by-products produced from coal, excluding those wastes listed as K087.

116. K142 Tar storage tank residues from the production of coke from coal or from the recovery of coke by-products produced from coal.

117. K143 Process residues from the recovery of light oil, including, but not limited to, those generated in stills, decanters and wash oil recovery units from the recovery of coke by-products produced from coal.

118. K144 Wastewater sump residues from light oil refining, including, but not limited to, intercepting or contamination sump sludge from the recovery of coke by-products produced from coal.

119. K145 Residues from naphthalene collection and recovery operations from the recovery of coke by-products produced from coal.

120. K147 Tar storage tank residues from coal tar refining.121. K148 Residues from coal tar distillation, including, but not limited to, still bottoms.

SCHEDULE 5 (Paragraphs 1(1)(d) and 2(1)(d))

ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES

Item

Column 1

Substance

Column 2

Concentration by Mass (mg/kg)

1. Acetaldehyde 100.02. Acetaldehyde ammonia 100.03. Acetic acid 100.04. Acetic anhydride 100.05. Acetone cyanohydrin 100.06. Acetyl bromide 100.07 Acetyl chloride 100.08. Acrolein, stabilized 100.09 Acrylonitrile, stabilized 100.010. Adipic acid 100.011. Allethrin 100.012. Allyl alcohol 100.013. Allyl chloride 100.014. Aluminum sulphate 100.015. N-Aminopropylmorpholine 100.0

16. Ammonia 100.017. Ammonia solutions 100.018. Ammonium acetate 100.019. Ammonium benzoate 100.020. Ammonium bicarbonate 100.021. Ammonium bisulphite 100.022. Ammonium carbamate 100.023. Ammonium carbonate 100.024. Ammonium chloride 100.025. Ammonium citrate, dibasic 100.026. Ammonium oxalate 100.027. Ammonium sulphamate 100.028. Ammonium sulphide 100.029. Ammonium tartrate 100.030. Ammonium thiocyanate 100.031. Ammonium thiosulphate 100.032. Amyl acetates 100.033. Aniline 100.034. Antimony pentachloride 100.035. Antimony potassium tartrate 100.036. Antimony tribromide 100.037. Antimony trichloride 100.038. Antimony trioxide 100.039. Benzidine 100.040. Benzoic acid 100.041. Benzonitrile 100.042. Benzoyl chloride 100.043. Benzyl chloride 100.044. Beryllium chloride 100.045. Butyl acetates 100.046. n-Butylamine 100.047. n-Butyl phthalate 100.048. Calcium hypochlorite 100.049. Captan 100.050. Carbon disulphide 100.051. Chlordecone 100.052. 2-Chlorophenol 100.053. Chlorosulphonic acid (with or without

sulphur trioxide)100.0

54. Cobaltous bromide 100.0

55. Cobaltous formate 100.056. Cobaltous sulphamate 100.057. Copper-based pesticides (all forms) 100.058. Copper chloride 100.059. Coumaphos 100.060. Creosote 100.061. Crotonaldehyde 100.062. Cupric acetate 100.063. Cupric oxalate 100.064. Cupric sulphate 100.065. Cupric sulphate, ammoniated 100.066. Cupric tartrate 100.067. Cyclohexane 100.068. Dichlobenil 100.069. Dichlone 100.070. 1,1-Dichloro-2,2-di-(p-chlorophenyl) ethane 100.071. Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane 100.072. 2,2-Dichloroethyl ether 100.073. Dichloropropene 100.074. 2,2-Dichloropropionic acid 100.075. Dichlorvos 100.076. Dicofol 100.077. Diethylamine 100.078. Dimethylamine 100.079. Dinitrobenzenes 100.080. Dinitrophenol 100.081. Dinitrotoluenes (excluding 2,4-

dinitrotoluene)100.0

82. Disulfoton 100.083. Endosulfan 100.084. Epichlorohydrin 100.085. Ethion 100.086. Ethylbenzene 100.087. Ethylenediamine 100.088. Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid 100.089. Ethylene dibromide 100.090. Ethylene dichloride 100.091. Ferric ammonium citrate 100.092. Ferric ammonium oxalate 100.093. Ferric chloride 100.0

94. Ferric nitrate 100.095. Ferric sulphate 100.096. Ferrous ammonium sulphate 100.097. Ferrous chloride 100.098. Ferrous sulphate 100.099. Formaldehyde 100.0100. Formic acid 100.0101. Fumaric acid 100.0102. Furfural 100.0103. Hexachlorocyclopentadiene 100.0104. Isobutyl acetate 100.0105. Isobutylamine 100.0106. Isobutyric acid 100.0107. Isoprene 100.0108. Kelthane 100.0109. Mercaptodimethur 100.0110. Methyl bromide and ethylene dibromide

mixtures100.0

111. Methyl methacrylate 100.0112. Methylamine 100.0113. Mevinphos 100.0114. Mexacarbate 100.0115. Naled 100.0116. Naphthalene 100.0117. Naphthenic acid 100.0118. Nickel ammonium sulphate 100.0119. Nickel chloride 100.0120. Nickel hydroxide 100.0121. Nickel sulphate 100.0122. Nitrophenols (o-, m-, p-) 100.0123. Nitrotoluenes, (o-, m-, p-) 100.0124. Organotin compounds (all forms) 100.0125. Organotin Pesticides (all forms) 100.0126. Oxalates, water soluble 100.0127. Paraformaldehyde 100.0128. Phencapton 100.0129. Phenol 100.0130. Phosphorus 100.0131. Phosphorus oxychloride 100.0132. Phosphorus pentasulphide 100.0

133. Phosphorus trichloride 100.0134. Polychlorinated biphenyls 50.0135. Potassium permanganate 100.0136. Propargite 100.0137. Propionic acid 100.0138. Propionic anhydride 100.0139. Propylene dichloride 100.0140. Propylene oxide 100.0141. Pyrethrins 100.0142. Quinoline 100.0143. Resorcinol 100.0144. Silver nitrate 100.0145. Sodium bisulphite 100.0146. Sodium dodecylbenzene sulphonate

(branched chain)100.0

147. Sodium hydrogen sulphite 100.0148. Sodium hydrosulphide 100.0149. Sodium methylate 100.0150. Sodium phosphate, dibasic 100.0151. Sodium phosphate, tribasic 100.0152. Strychnine or Strychnine mixtures 100.0153. Strychnine salts or Strychnine salt mixtures 100.0154. Styrene 100.0155. Sulphur monochloride 100.0156. Tetrachloroethane 100.0157. Tetraethyl Pyrophosphate 100.0158. Thallium sulphate 100.0159. Thiram 100.0160. Titanium sulphate 100.0161. Toluene 100.0162. Triazine Pesticides 100.0163. Trichlorphon 100.0164. Triethylamine 100.0165. Trimethylamine 100.0166. Vanadium pentoxide, non-fused form 100.0167. Vanadyl sulphate 100.0168. Vinyl acetate 100.0169. Xylenes 100.0170. Xylenols 100.0171. Zinc acetate 100.0

172. Zinc ammonium chloride 100.0173. Zinc carbonate 100.0174. Zinc chloride 100.0175. Zinc formate 100.0176. Zinc phenolsulphonate 100.0177. Zinc phosphide 100.0178. Zinc sulphate 100.0179. Zirconium sulphate 100.0

SCHEDULE 6(Paragraphs 1(1)(e) and 2(1)(e) and subparagraphs 2(2)(e)(ii) and 8(j)(v))

HAZARDOUS CONSTITUENTS CONTROLLED UNDER LEACHATE TEST AND REGULATED LIMITS

Item

Column 1

Hazardous Constituent Code No.

Column 2

Hazardous Constituents (synonyms and descriptors)

Column 3

Concentration (mg/L)

1. L32 Aldicarb 0.9002. L3 Aldrin + Dieldrin 0.0703. L4 Arsenic 2.5004. L33 Atrazine + N-dealkylated metabolites 0.5005. L34 Azinphos-methyl 2.0006. L5 Barium 100.0007. L35 Bendiocarb 4.0008. L36 Benzene 0.5009. L37 Benzo(a)pyrene 0.00110. L6 Boron 500.00011. L38 Bromoxynil 0.50012. L7 Cadmium 0.50013. L8 Carbaryl/Sevin/1-Naphthyl-N methyl carbamate 9.00014. L39 Carbofuran 9.00015. L40 Carbon tetrachloride (Tetrachloromethane) 0.50016. L41 Chloramines 300.00017. L9 Chlordane 0.70018. L42 Chlorobenzene (Monochlorobenzene) 8.00019. L43 Chloroform 10.00020. L44 Chlorpyrifos 9.00021. L10 Chromium 5.00022. L45 Cresol (Mixture — total of all isomers, when isomers cannot be

differentiated)200.000

23. L46 m-Cresol 200.000

24. L47 o-Cresol 200.00025. L48 p-Cresol 200.00026. L49 Cyanazine 1.00027. L11 Cyanide 20.00028. L2 2,4-D / (2,4-Dichlorophenoxy)acetic acid 10.00029. L50 2,4-DCP / (2,4-Dichlorophenol) 90.00030. L12 DDT (total isomers) 3.00031. L13 Diazinon/Phosphordithioic acid, o,o-diethyl o-(2-isopropyl 6-

methyl-4-pyrimidinyl) ester2.000

32. L51 Dicamba 12.00033. L52 1,2-Dichlorobenzene (o-Dichlorobenzene) 20.0034. L53 1,4-Dichlorobenzene (p-Dichlorobenzene) 0.5035. L54 1,2-Dichloroethane (Ethylene dichloride) 5.036. L55 1,1-Dichloroethylene (Vinylidene chloride) 1.4037. L56 Dichloromethane (also see — methylene chloride) 5.0038. L57 Diclofop-methyl 0.9039. L58 Dimethoate 2.0040. L59 2,4-Dinitrotoluene 0.1341. L60 Dinoseb 1.0042. L70 Diquat 7.0043. L71 Diuron 15.0044. L14 Endrin 0.0245. L15 Fluoride 150.0046. L72 Glyphosate 28.0047. L16 Heptachlor + Heptachlor epoxide 0.3048. L73 Hexachlorobenzene 0.1349. L74 Hexachlorobutadiene 0.5050. L75 Hexachloroethane 3.0051. L17 Lead 5.0052. L18 Lindane 0.4053. L76 Malathion 19.0054. L19 Mercury 0.1055. L20 Methoxychlor/1,1,1-Trichloro-2,2-bis(p-methoxyphenyl) ethane 90.0056. L77 Methyl ethyl ketone / Ethyl methyl ketone 200.0057. L21 Methyl Parathion 0.7058. L78 Methylene chloride / Dichloromethane 5.0059. L79 Metolachlor 5.0060. L80 Metribuzin 8.0061. L81 Nitrate 4500.0062. L22 Nitrate + Nitrite 1000.00

63. L23 Nitrilotriacetic acid (NTA) 40.0064. L24 Nitrite 320.0065. L82 Nitrobenzene 2.0066. L83 Paraquat 1.0067. L26 Parathion 5.0068. L84 Pentachlorophenol 6.0069. L85 Phorate 0.2070. L86 Picloram 19.0071. L100 Polychlorinated dibenzo dioxins and furans 0.0000015 TEQ72. L87 Pyridine 5.0073. L27 Selenium 1.0074. L88 Simazine 1.0075. L89 2,4,5-T (2,4,5-Trichlorophenoxyacetic acid) 28.0076. L1 2,4,5-TP/ Silvex/ 2-(2,4,5-Trichlorophenoxy)propionic acid 1.0077. L90 Temephos 28.0078. L91 Terbufos 0.1079. L92 Tetrachloroethylene 3.0080. L93 2,3,4,6-Tetrachlorophenol / (2,3,4,6-TeCP) 10.0081. L29 Toxaphene 0.5082. L94 Triallate 23.0083. L95 Trichloroethylene 5.0084. L96 2,4,5-Trichlorophenol / (2,4,5-TCP) 400.0085. L97 2,4,6-Trichlorophenol / (2,4,6-TCP) 0.5086. L98 Trifluralin 4.5087. L30 Trihalomethanes — Total (also see — Chloroform) 10.0088. L31 Uranium 10.0089. L99 Vinyl chloride 0.20

SCHEDULE 7(Paragraphs 1(1)(f) and 2(1)(f), subparagraphs 8(j)(v)and 38(1)(a)(iii) and Schedule 4)

PART 1

ACUTE HAZARDOUS WASTE AND HAZARDOUS RECYCLABLE MATERIAL CHEMICALS

Item

Column 1

Identification No.

Column 2

Description of Hazardous Waste or Hazardous Recyclable Material

1. P026 1-(o-Chlorophenyl)thiourea2. P081 1,2,3-Propanetriol, trinitrate 3. P042 1,2-Benzenediol,4-[1-hydroxy-2-(methylamino)ethyl]-4. P067 1,2-Propylenimine5. P185 1,3-Dithiolane-2-carboxaldehyde, 2,4-dimethyl-, O-[(methylamino)-carbonyl]oxime

6. P004 1,4,5,8-Dimethanonaphthalene,1,2,3,4,10,10-hexa-chloro-1,4,4a,5,8,8a,-hexahydro-, (1alpha,4alpha,4abeta,5alpha,8alpha,8abeta)

7. P060 1,4,5,8-Dimethanonaphthalene,1,2,3,4,10,10-hexa-chloro-1,4,4a,5,8,8a-hexahydro-, (1alpha,4alpha,4abeta,5beta,8beta,8abeta)-

8. P002 1-Acetyl-2-thiourea9. P048 2,4-Dinitrophenol10. P051 2,7:3,6-Dimethanonaphth [2,3-b]oxirene, 3,4,5,6,9,9-hexachloro-1a,2,2a,3,6,6a,7,7a-

octahydro-, (1aalpha,2beta,2abeta,3alpha,6alpha,6 abeta,7beta,7aalpha)-, and metabolites

11. P037 2,7:3,6-Dimethanonaphth[2,3-b]oxirene,3,4,5,6,9,9-hexachloro-1a,2,2a,3,6,6a,7,7a-octahydro-, (1aalpha,2beta,2aalpha,3beta,6beta,6aalpha,7beta,7aalpha)-[b]oxirene, 3,4,5,6,9,9-hexachloro-

12. P045 2-Butanone, 3,3-dimethyl-1-methylthio)-, O-[methylamino)carbonyl]oxime13. P034 2-Cyclohexyl-4,6-dinitrophenol14. P001 2H-1-Benzopyran-2-one, 4-hydroxy-3-(3-oxo-1-phenylbutyl)-, and salts, when present at

concentrations greater than 0.3%15. P069 2-Methyllactonitrile16. P017 2-Propanone, 1-bromo-17. P005 2-Propen-1-ol18. P003 2-Propenal19. P102 2-Propyn-1-ol20. P007 3(2H)-Isoxazolone, 5-(aminomethyl)-21. P027 3-Chloropropionitrile22. P202 3-Isopropylphenyl N-methylcarbamate23. P047 4,6-Dinitro-o-cresol, and salts24. P059 4,7-Methano-1H-indene, 1,4,5,6,7,8,8-heptachloro-3a,4,7,7a-tetrahydro-25. P008 4-Aminopyridine26. P008 4-Pyridinamine27. P007 5-(Aminomethyl)-3-isoxazolol28. P050 6,9-Methano-2,4,3-benzodioxathiepin, 6,7,8,9,10,10-hexachloro-1,5,5a,6,9,9a-hexahydro-, 3-

oxide29. P127 7-Benzofuranol, 2,3-dihydro-2,2-dimethyl-, methylcarbamate30. P088 7-Oxabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2,3-dicarboxylic acid31. P023 Acetaldehyde, chloro-32. P057 Acetamide, 2-fluoro-33. P002 Acetamide, N-(aminothioxomethyl)-34. P058 Acetic acid, fluoro-, sodium salt35. P003 Acrolein36. P070 Aldicarb37. P203 Aldicarb sulfone38. P004 Aldrin39. P005 Allyl alcohol

40. P046 alpha,a-Dimethylphenethylamine41. P072 alpha-Naphthylthiourea42. P006 Aluminum phosphide 43. P009 Ammonium picrate 44. P119 Ammonium vanadate45. P099 Argentate(1-), bis(cyano-C)-, potassium46. P010 Arsenic acid H3AsO4

47. P012 Arsenic oxide As2O3

48. P011 Arsenic oxide As2O5

49. P011 Arsenic pentoxide50. P012 Arsenic trioxide51. P038 Arsine, diethyl-52. P036 Arsonous dichloride, phenyl-53. P054 Aziridine54. P067 Aziridine, 2-methyl-55. P013 Barium cyanide56. P024 Benzenamine, 4-chloro-57. P077 Benzenamine, 4-nitro-58. P028 Benzene, (chloromethyl)-59. P046 Benzeneethanamine, alpha,alpha-dimethyl-60. P014 Benzenethiol61. P188 Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, compd with (3aS-cis)-1,2,3,3a,8,8a-hexahydro-1,3a,8-

trimethylpyrrolo[2,3-b]indol-5-yl methylcarbamate ester (1:1)

62. P028 Benzyl chloride63. P015 Beryllium powder64. P017 Bromoacetone65. P018 Brucine 66. P021 Calcium cyanide67. P021 Calcium cyanide Ca(CN)2 68. P189 Carbamic acid, [(dibutylamino)-thio]methyl-, 2,3-dihydro-2,2-dimethyl-7-benzofuranyl ester69. P191 Carbamic acid, dimethyl-, 1-[(dimethyl-amino)carbonyl]-5-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl ester70. P190 Carbamic acid, methyl-, 3-methylphenyl ester71. P192 Carbamic acid,dimethyl-,3-methyl-1-(1methylethyl)-1H-pyrazol-5-yl ester72. P127 Carbofuran73. P022 Carbon disulfide74. P095 Carbonic dichloride75. P189 Carbosulfan76. P023 Chloroacetaldehyde77. P029 Copper cyanide78. P029 Copper cyanide Cu(CN)

79. P030 Cyanides (soluble cyanide salts), not otherwise specified80. P031 Cyanogen81. P033 Cyanogen chloride82. P033 Cyanogen chloride (CN)Cl83. P016 Dichloromethyl ether84. P036 Dichlorophenylarsine85. P037 Dieldrin86. P038 Diethylarsine87. P041 Diethyl-p-nitrophenyl phosphate88. P043 Diisopropylfluorophosphate (DFP)89. P044 Dimethoate90. P191 Dimetilan91. P020 Dinoseb92. P085 Diphosphoramide, octamethyl-93. P111 Diphosphoric acid, tetraethyl ester94. P039 Disulfoton95. P049 Dithiobiuret96. P050 Endosulfan97. P088 Endothall98. P051 Endrin99. P051 Endrin, and metabolites100. P042 Epinephrine101. P031 Ethanedinitrile102. P194 Ethanimidothioc acid, 2-(dimethylamino)-N-[[(methylamino)carbonyl]oxy]-2-oxo-, methyl

ester103. P066 Ethanimidothioic acid, N-[[(methylamino)carbonyl]oxy]-, methyl ester104. P101 Ethyl cyanide105. P054 Ethyleneimine106. P097 Famphur107. P056 Fluorine108. P057 Fluoroacetamide109. P058 Fluoroacetic acid, sodium salt110. P198 Formetanate hydrochloride111. P197 Formparanate112. P065 Fulminic acid, mercury(2+) salt 113. P059 Heptachlor114. P062 Hexaethyl tetraphosphate115. P068 Hydrazine, methyl-116. P116 Hydrazinecarbothioamide117. P063 Hydrocyanic acid

118. P063 Hydrogen cyanide119. P096 Hydrogen phosphide120. P060 Isodrin121. P192 Isolan122. P196 Manganese, bis(dimethylcarbamodithioato-S,S')-123. P196 Manganese dimethyl dithiocarbamate124. P202 M-Cumenyl methylcarbamate125. P065 Mercury fulminate 126. P092 Mercury, (acetato-O)phenyl-127. P082 Methanamine, N-methyl-N-nitroso-128. P064 Methane, isocyanato-129. P016 Methane, oxybis[chloro-130. P112 Methane, tetranitro-131. P118 Methanethiol, trichloro-132. P197 Methanimidamide, N,N-dimethyl-N'-[2-methyl-4-[[(methylamino)carbonyl]oxy]phenyl]-133. P198 Methanimidamide, N,N-dimethyl-N'-[3-[[(methylamino)-carbonyl]oxy]phenyl]-,

monohydrochloride134. P199 Methiocarb135. P066 Methomyl136. P068 Methyl hydrazine137. P064 Methyl isocyanate138. P071 Methyl parathion139. P190 Metolcarb140. P128 Mexacarbate141. P073 Nickel carbonyl142. P073 Nickel carbonyl Ni(CO)4, (T-4)-143. P074 Nickel cyanide144. P074 Nickel cyanide Ni(CN)2

145. P075 Nicotine, and salts146. P076 Nitric oxide147. P078 Nitrogen dioxide148. P076 Nitrogen oxide NO149. P078 Nitrogen oxide NO2

150. P081 Nitroglycerine 151. P082 N-Nitrosodimethylamine152. P084 N-Nitrosomethylvinylamine153. P040 O,O-Diethyl O-pyrazinyl phosphorothioate154. P085 Octamethylpyrophosphoramide155. P087 Osmium oxide OsO4,(T-4)-156. P087 Osmium tetroxide

157. P194 Oxamyl158. P089 Parathion159. P024 p-Chloroaniline160. P020 Phenol, 2-(1-methylpropyl)-4,6-dinitro-161. P009 Phenol, 2,4,6-trinitro-, ammonium salt 162. P048 Phenol, 2,4-dinitro-163. P034 Phenol, 2-cyclohexyl-4,6-dinitro-164. P047 Phenol, 2-methyl-4,6-dinitro-, and salts165. P202 Phenol, 3-(1-methylethyl)-, methylcarbamate166. P201 Phenol, 3-methyl-5-(1-methylethyl)-, methylcarbamate167. P199 Phenol, (3,5-dimethyl-4-(methylthio)-, methylcarbamate168. P128 Phenol, 4-(dimethylamino)-3,5-dimethyl-, methylcarbamate (ester)169. P092 Phenylmercury acetate170. P093 Phenylthiourea171. P094 Phorate172. P095 Phosgene173. P096 Phosphine174. P041 Phosphoric acid, diethyl 4-nitrophenyl ester175. P094 Phosphorodithioic acid, O,O-diethyl S-[(ethylthio)methyl] ester176. P039 Phosphorodithioic acid, O,O-diethyl S-[2-(ethylthio)ethyl] ester177. P044 Phosphorodithioic acid, O,O-dimethylS-[2-(methylamino)-2-oxoethyl] ester178. P043 Phosphorofluoridic acid, bis(1-methylethyl) ester179. P071 Phosphorothioic acid, O,O,-dimethyl O-(4-nitrophenyl) ester180. P089 Phosphorothioic acid, O,O-diethyl O-(4-nitrophenyl) ester181. P040 Phosphorothioic acid, O,O-diethyl O-pyrazinyl ester182. P097 Phosphorothioic acid, O-[4-[(dimethylamino)sulfonyl]phenyl] O,O-r dimethyl ester183. P188 Physostigmine salicylate184. P204 Physostigmine185. P110 Plumbane, tetraethyl-186. P077 p-Nitroaniline187. P098 Potassium cyanide188. P098 Potassium cyanide K(CN)189. P099 Potassium silver cyanide190. P201 Promecarb191. P203 Propanal, 2-methyl-2-(methyl-sulfonyl)-, O-[(methylamino)carbonyl]oxime192. P070 Propanal, 2-methyl-2-(methylthio)-, O-[(methylamino)carbonyl]oxime193. P101 Propanenitrile194. P069 Propanenitrile, 2-hydroxy-2-methyl-195. P027 Propanenitrile, 3-chloro-196. P102 Propargyl alcohol

197. P075 Pyridine, 3-(1-methyl-2-pyrrolidinyl)-, (S)-, and salts198. P204 Pyrrolo[2,3-b]indol-5-ol,1,2,3,3a,8,8a-hexahydro-1,3a,8-trimethyl-, methylcarbamate (ester),

(3aS-cis)-199. P114 Selenious acid, dithallium(1+) salt200. P103 Selenourea201. P104 Silver cyanide202. P104 Silver cyanide Ag(CN)203. P105 Sodium azide204. P106 Sodium cyanide205. P106 Sodium cyanide Na(CN)206. P108 Strychnidin-10-one, and salts207. P018 Strychnidin-10-one, 2,3-dimethoxy-208. P108 Strychnine, and salts209. P115 Sulfuric acid, dithallium(1+) salt210. P110 Tetraethyl lead211. P111 Tetraethyl pyrophosphate212. P109 Tetraethyldithiopyrophosphate213. P112 Tetranitromethane 214. P062 Tetraphosphoric acid, hexaethyl ester215. P113 Thallic oxide216. P113 Thallium oxide Tl2O3

217. P114 Thallium(I) selenite218. P115 Thallium(I) sulfate219. P109 Thiodiphosphoric acid, tetraethyl ester220. P045 Thiofanox221. P049 Thioimidodicarbonic diamide [(H2N)C(S)]2NH222. P014 Thiophenol223. P116 Thiosemicarbazide224. P026 Thiourea, (2-chlorophenyl)-225. P072 Thiourea, 1-naphthalenyl-226. P093 Thiourea, phenyl-227. P185 Tirpate228. P123 Toxaphene229. P118 Trichloromethanethiol230. P119 Vanadic acid, ammonium salt231. P120 Vanadium oxide V2O5

232. P120 Vanadium pentoxide233. P084 Vinylamine, N-methyl-N-nitroso-234. P001 Warfarin, and salts, when present at concentrations greater than 0.3%235. P121 Zinc cyanide

236. P121 Zinc cyanide Zn(CN)2

237. P122 Zinc phosphide Zn3P2, when present at concentrations greater than 10% 238. P205 Zinc, bis(dimethylcarbamodithioato-S,S')-,239. P205 Ziram

PART 2

HAZARDOUS WASTE AND HAZARDOUS RECYCLABLE MATERIAL CHEMICALS

Item

Column 1

Identification No.

Column 2

Description of Hazardous Waste or Hazardous Recyclable Material

1. U021 [1,1-Biphenyl]-4,4-diamine2. U073 [1,1'-Biphenyl]-4,4'-diamine, 3,3'-dichloro-3. U091 [1,1'-Biphenyl]-4,4'-diamine, 3,3'-dimethoxy-4. U095 [1,1'-Biphenyl]-4,4'-diamine, 3,3'-dimethyl-5. U208 1,1,1,2-Tetrachloroethane6. U209 1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane7. U227 1,1,2-Trichloroethane8. U078 1,1-Dichloroethylene9. U098 1,1-Dimethylhydrazine10. U207 1,2,4,5-Tetrachlorobenzene11. U085 1,2:3,4-Diepoxybutane 12. U069 1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, dibutyl ester13. U088 1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, diethyl ester14. U102 1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, dimethyl ester15. U107 1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, dioctyl ester16. U028 1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, bis(2-ethylhexyl) ester17. U202 1,2-Benzisothiazol-3(2H)-one, 1,1-dioxide, and salts18. U066 1,2-Dibromo-3-chloropropane19. U079 1,2-Dichloroethylene20. U099 1,2-Dimethylhydrazine21. U109 1,2-Diphenylhydrazine22. U155 1,2-Ethanediamine, N,N-dimethyl-N'-2-pyridinyl-N'-(2-thienylmethyl)-23. U193 1,2-Oxathiolane, 2,2-dioxide24. U142 1,3,4-Metheno-2H-cyclobuta[cd]pentalen-2-one, 1,1a,3,3a,4,5,5,5a,5b,6-

decachlorooctahydro-25. U234 1,3,5-Trinitrobenzene26. U182 1,3,5-Trioxane, 2,4,6-trimethyl-27. U201 1,3-Benzenediol28. U364 1,3-Benzodioxol-4-ol, 2,2-dimethyl-,29. U278 1,3-Benzodioxol-4-ol, 2,2-dimethyl-, methyl carbamate30. U141 1,3-Benzodioxole, 5-(1-propenyl)-

31. U203 1,3-Benzodioxole, 5-(2-propenyl)-32. U090 1,3-Benzodioxole, 5-propyl-33. U128 1,3-Butadiene, 1,1,2,3,4,4-hexachloro-34. U130 1,3-Cyclopentadiene, 1,2,3,4,5,5-hexachloro-35. U084 1,3-Dichloropropene36. U190 1,3-Isobenzofurandione37. U186 1,3-Pentadiene 38. U193 1,3-Propane sultone39. U074 1,4-Dichloro-2-butene 40. U108 1,4-Diethyleneoxide41. U108 1,4-Dioxane42. U166 1,4-Naphthalenedione43. U166 1,4-Naphthoquinone44. U172 1-Butanamine, N-butyl-N-nitroso-45. U031 1-Butanol 46. U011 1H-1,2,4-Triazol-3-amine47. U186 1-Methylbutadiene 48. U167 1-Naphthalenamine49. U279 1-Naphthalenol, methylcarbamate50. U194 1-Propanamine 51. U111 1-Propanamine, N-nitroso-N-propyl-52. U110 1-Propanamine, N-propyl- 53. U235 1-Propanol, 2,3-dibromo-, phosphate (3:1)54. U140 1-Propanol, 2-methyl- 55. U243 1-Propene, 1,1,2,3,3,3-hexachloro-56. U084 1-Propene, 1,3-dichloro-57. U085 2,2-Bioxirane58. T140 2,3,4,6-Tetrachlorophenol59. U237 2,4-(1H,3H)-Pyrimidinedione, 5-[bis(2-chloroethyl)amino]-60. T140 2,4,5-T61. T140 2,4,5-Trichlorophenol62. U408 2,4,6-Tribromophenol63. T140 2,4,6-Trichlorophenol64. U240 2,4-D, salts and esters65. U081 2,4-Dichlorophenol66. U101 2,4-Dimethylphenol67. U105 2,4-Dinitrotoluene68. U197 2,5-Cyclohexadiene-1,4-dione69. U147 2,5-Furandione70. U082 2,6-Dichlorophenol

71. U106 2,6-Dinitrotoluene72. U236 2,7-Naphthalenedisulfonic acid, 3,3'-[(3,3'-dimethyl[1,1'-biphenyl]-4,4'-diyl)bis(azo)bis[5-

amino-4-hydroxy]-, tetrasodium salt73. U005 2-Acetylaminofluorene74. U159 2-Butanone 75. U160 2-Butanone, peroxide 76. U053 2-Butenal77. U074 2-Butene, 1,4-dichloro- 78. U143 2-Butenoic acid, 2-methyl-, 7-[[2,3-dihydroxy-2-(1-methoxyethyl)-3-methyl-1-

oxobutoxy]methyl]-2,3,5,7a-tetrahydro-1H-pyrrolizin-1-yl ester, [1S-[1alpha(Z), 7(2S*,3R*), 7aalpha]]-

79. U042 2-Chloroethyl vinyl ether80. U125 2-Furancarboxaldehyde 81. U058 2H-1,3,2-Oxazaphosphorin-2-amine, N,N-bis(2-chloroethyl)tetrahydro-, 2-oxide82. U248 2H-1-Benzopyran-2-one, 4-hydroxy-3-(3-oxo-1-phenyl-butyl)-, and salts, when present at

concentrations of 0.3% or less83. U116 2-Imidazolidinethione84. U168 2-Naphthalenamine85. U171 2-Nitropropane 86. U191 2-Picoline87. U002 2-Propanone 88. U007 2-Propenamide89. U009 2-Propenenitrile90. U152 2-Propenenitrile, 2-methyl- 91. U008 2-Propenoic acid 92. U118 2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, ethyl ester93. U162 2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, methyl ester 94. U113 2-Propenoic acid, ethyl ester 95. U073 3,3'-Dichlorobenzidine96. U091 3,3'-Dimethoxybenzidine97. U095 3,3'-Dimethylbenzidine98. U148 3,6-Pyridazinedione, 1,2-dihydro-99. U157 3-Methylcholanthrene100. U164 4(1H)-Pyrimidinone, 2,3-dihydro-6-methyl-2-thioxo-101. U158 4,4'-Methylenebis(2-chloroaniline)102. U036 4,7-Methano-1H-indene, 1,2,4,5,6,7,8,8-octachloro-2,3,3a,4,7,7a-hexahydro-103. U030 4-Bromophenyl phenyl ether104. U049 4-Chloro-o-toluidine, hydrochloride105. U161 4-Methyl-2-pentanone106. U059 5,12-Naphthacenedione,8-acetyl-10-[(3-amino-2,3,6-trideoxy)-alpha-L-lyxo-

hexopyranosyl)oxy]-7,8,9,10-tetrahydro-6,8,11-trihydroxy-1-methoxy-, (8S-cis)-

107. U181 5-Nitro-o-toluidine108. U094 7,12-Dimethylbenz[a]anthracene109. U367 7-Benzofuranol, 2,3-dihydro-2,2-dimethyl-110. U394 A2213111. U001 Acetaldehyde 112. U034 Acetaldehyde, trichloro-113. U187 Acetamide, N-(4-ethoxyphenyl)-114. U005 Acetamide, N-9H-fluoren-2-yl-115. U112 Acetic acid ethyl ester 116. T140 Acetic acid, (2,4,5-trichlorophenoxy)-117. U240 Acetic acid, (2,4-dichlorophenoxy)-, salts and esters118. U144 Acetic acid, lead(2+) salt119. U214 Acetic acid, thallium(1+) salt120. U002 Acetone121. U003 Acetonitrile 122. U004 Acetophenone123. U006 Acetyl chloride 124. U007 Acrylamide125. U008 Acrylic acid 126. U009 Acrylonitrile127. U096 alpha,alpha-Dimethylbenzylhydroperoxide 128. U167 alpha-Naphthylamine129. U011 Amitrole130. U012 Aniline 131. U136 Arsinic acid, dimethyl-132. U014 Auramine133. U015 Azaserine134. U010 Azirino[2,3_3,4]pyrrolo[1,2-a]indole-4,7-dione, 6-amino-8-[[(aminocarbonyl)oxy]methyl]-

1,1a,2,8,8a,8b-hexahydro-8a-methoxy-5-methyl-, [1aS-(1aalpha,8beta,8aalpha,8balpha)]-

135. U280 Barban136. U278 Bendiocarb137. U364 Bendiocarb phenol138. U271 Benomyl139. U018 Benz[a]anthracene140. U094 Benz[a]anthracene, 7,12-dimethyl-141. U016 Benz[c]acridine142. U157 Benz[j]aceanthrylene, 1,2-dihydro-3-methyl-143. U017 Benzal chloride144. U192 Benzamide, 3,5-dichloro-N-(1,1-dimethyl-2-propynyl)-145. U012 Benzenamine

146. U328 Benzenamine, 2-methyl-147. U222 Benzenamine, 2-methyl-, hydrochloride148. U181 Benzenamine, 2-methyl-5-nitro-149. U014 Benzenamine, 4,4-carbonimidoylbis[N,N-dimethyl-150. U158 Benzenamine, 4,4-methylenebis[2-chloro-151. U049 Benzenamine, 4-chloro-2-methyl-,hydrochloride152. U353 Benzenamine, 4-methyl-153. U093 Benzenamine, N,N-dimethyl-4-(phenylazo)-154. U019 Benzene 155. U055 Benzene, (1-methylethyl)- 156. U017 Benzene, (dichloromethyl)-157. U023 Benzene, (trichloromethyl)-158. U247 Benzene, 1,1-(2,2,2-trichloroethylidene)bis[4- methoxy-159. U207 Benzene, 1,2,4,5-tetrachloro-160. U070 Benzene, 1,2-dichloro-161. U234 Benzene, 1,3,5-trinitro-162. U071 Benzene, 1,3-dichloro-163. U223 Benzene, 1,3-diisocyanatomethyl- 164. U072 Benzene, 1,4-dichloro-165. U030 Benzene, 1-bromo-4-phenoxy-166. U105 Benzene, 1-methyl-2,4-dinitro-167. U106 Benzene, 2-methyl-1,3-dinitro-168. U037 Benzene, chloro-169. U239 Benzene, dimethyl- 170. U127 Benzene, hexachloro-171. U056 Benzene, hexahydro- 172. U220 Benzene, methyl-173. U169 Benzene, nitro-174. U183 Benzene, pentachloro-175. U185 Benzene, pentachloronitro-176. U061 Benzene, 1,1-(2,2,2-trichloroethylidene)bis[4-chloro-177. U060 Benzene, 1,1-(2,2-dichloroethylidene)bis[4-chloro-178. U038 Benzeneacetic acid, 4-chloro-alpha-(4-chlorophenyl)-alpha-hydroxy-, ethyl ester179. U035 Benzenebutanoic acid, 4-[bis(2-chloroethyl)amino]-180. U221 Benzenediamine, ar-methyl-181. U020 Benzenesulfonic acid chloride 182. U020 Benzenesulfonyl chloride 183. U021 Benzidine184. U022 Benzo[a]pyrene185. U064 Benzo[rst]pentaphene

186. U023 Benzotrichloride 187. U047 beta-Chloronaphthalene188. U168 beta-Naphthylamine189. U225 Bromoform190. U136 Cacodylic acid191. U032 Calcium chromate192. U280 Carbamic acid, (3-chlorophenyl)-, 4-chloro-2-butynyl ester193. U409 Carbamic acid, [1,2-phenylenebis (iminocarbonothioyl)]bis-, dimethyl ester194. U271 Carbamic acid, [1-[(butylamino)carbonyl]-1H-benzimidazol-2-yl]-, methyl ester195. U372 Carbamic acid, 1H-benzimidazol-2-yl,methyl ester196. U238 Carbamic acid, ethyl ester197. U178 Carbamic acid, methylnitroso-, ethyl ester198. U373 Carbamic acid, phenyl-, 1-methylethyl ester199. U097 Carbamic chloride, dimethyl-200. U114 Carbamodithioic acid, 1,2-ethanediylbis-, salts and esters201. U389 Carbamothioic acid, bis(1-methylethyl)-, S-(2,3,3-trichloro-2-propenyl)ester202. U062 Carbamothioic acid, bis(1-methylethyl)-S-(2,3-dichloro-2-propenyl) ester203. U387 Carbamothioic acid, dipropyl-, S-(phenylmethyl) ester204. U279 Carbaryl205. U372 Carbendazim206. U367 Carbofuran phenol207. U033 Carbon oxyfluoride 208. U211 Carbon tetrachloride209. U215 Carbonic acid, dithallium(1+) salt210. U033 Carbonic difluoride211. U156 Carbonochloridic acid, methyl ester 212. U034 Chloral213. U035 Chlorambucil214. U036 Chlordane, alpha and gamma isomers215. U026 Chlornaphazin216. U037 Chlorobenzene217. U038 Chlorobenzilate218. U044 Chloroform219. U046 Chloromethyl methyl ether220. U032 Chromic acid H2CrO4, calcium salt221. U050 Chrysene222. U051 Creosote223. U052 Cresol (cresylic acid)224. U053 Crotonaldehyde225. U055 Cumene

226. U246 Cyanogen bromide (CN)Br227. U056 Cyclohexane 228. U129 Cyclohexane, 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexachloro-, (1alpha,2alpha,3beta,4alpha,5alpha,6beta)-229. U057 Cyclohexanone 230. U058 Cyclophosphamide231. U059 Daunomycin232. U060 DDD233. U061 DDT234. U206 D-Glucose, 2-deoxy-2-[[(methylnitrosoamino)-carbonyl]amino]-235. U062 Diallate236. U063 Dibenz[a,h]anthracene237. U064 Dibenzo[a,i]pyrene238. U069 Dibutyl phthalate239. U075 Dichlorodifluoromethane240. U025 Dichloroethyl ether241. U027 Dichloroisopropyl ether242. U024 Dichloromethoxy ethane243. U088 Diethyl phthalate244. U395 Diethylene glycol, dicarbamate245. U028 Diethylhexyl phthalate246. U089 Diethylstilbestrol247. U090 Dihydrosafrole248. U102 Dimethyl phthalate249. U103 Dimethyl sulfate250. U092 Dimethylamine 251. U097 Dimethylcarbamoyl chloride252. U107 Di-n-octyl phthalate253. U111 Di-n-propylnitrosamine254. U110 Dipropylamine 255. U041 Epichlorohydrin256. U001 Ethanal 257. U404 Ethanamine, N,N-diethyl-258. U174 Ethanamine, N-ethyl-N-nitroso-259. U208 Ethane, 1,1,1,2-tetrachloro-260. U226 Ethane, 1,1,1-trichloro-261. U209 Ethane, 1,1,2,2-tetrachloro-262. U227 Ethane, 1,1,2-trichloro-263. U024 Ethane, 1,1'-[methylenebis(oxy)]bis[2-chloro-264. U076 Ethane, 1,1-dichloro-265. U117 Ethane, 1,1'-oxybis-

266. U025 Ethane, 1,1'-oxybis[2-chloro-267. U067 Ethane, 1,2-dibromo-268. U077 Ethane, 1,2-dichloro-269. U131 Ethane, hexachloro-270. U184 Ethane, pentachloro-271. U218 Ethanethioamide272. U394 Ethanimidothioic acid, 2-(dimethylamino)-N-hydroxy-2-oxo-, methyl ester273. U410 Ethanimidothioic acid, N,N'-[thiobis[(methylimino)carbonyloxy]]bis-, dimethyl ester274. U173 Ethanol, 2,2'-(nitrosoimino)bis-275. U395 Ethanol, 2,2'-oxybis-, dicarbamate276. U359 Ethanol, 2-ethoxy-277. U004 Ethanone, 1-phenyl-278. U042 Ethene, (2-chloroethoxy)-279. U078 Ethene, 1,1-dichloro-280. U079 Ethene, 1,2-dichloro-, (E)-281. U043 Ethene, chloro-282. U210 Ethene, tetrachloro-283. U228 Ethene, trichloro-284. U112 Ethyl acetate 285. U113 Ethyl acrylate 286. U238 Ethyl carbamate (urethane)287. U117 Ethyl ether 288. U118 Ethyl methacrylate289. U119 Ethyl methanesulfonate290. U067 Ethylene dibromide291. U077 Ethylene dichloride292. U359 Ethylene glycol monoethyl ether293. U115 Ethylene oxide 294. U114 Ethylenebisdithiocarbamic acid, salts and esters295. U116 Ethylenethiourea296. U076 Ethylidene dichloride297. U120 Fluoranthene298. U122 Formaldehyde299. U123 Formic acid 300. U124 Furan 301. U213 Furan, tetrahydro-302. U125 Furfural 303. U124 Furfuran 304. U206 Glucopyranose, 2-deoxy-2-(3-methyl-3-nitrosoureido)-, D-305. U126 Glycidylaldehyde

306. U163 Guanidine, N-methyl-N'-nitro-N-nitroso-307. U127 Hexachlorobenzene308. U128 Hexachlorobutadiene309. U130 Hexachlorocyclopentadiene310. U131 Hexachloroethane311. U132 Hexachlorophene312. U243 Hexachloropropene313. U133 Hydrazine 314. U098 Hydrazine, 1,1-dimethyl-315. U086 Hydrazine, 1,2-diethyl-316. U099 Hydrazine, 1,2-dimethyl-317. U109 Hydrazine, 1,2-diphenyl-318. U134 Hydrofluoric acid 319. U134 Hydrogen fluoride320. U135 Hydrogen sulfide321. U135 Hydrogen sulfide H2S322. U096 Hydroperoxide, 1-methyl-1-phenylethyl-323. U137 Indeno[1,2,3-cd]pyrene324. U140 Isobutyl alcohol 325. U141 Isosafrole326. U142 Kepone327. U143 Lasiocarpine328. U144 Lead acetate329. U145 Lead phosphate330. U146 Lead subacetate331. U146 Lead, bis(acetato-O)tetrahydroxytri-332. U129 Lindane333. U150 L-Phenylalanine, 4-[bis(2-chloroethyl)amino]-334. U015 L-Serine, diazoacetate (ester)335. U147 Maleic anhydride336. U148 Maleic hydrazide337. U149 Malononitrile338. U071 m-Dichlorobenzene339. U150 Melphalan340. U151 Mercury341. U152 Methacrylonitrile 342. U092 Methanamine, N-methyl- 343. U029 Methane, bromo-344. U045 Methane, chloro- 345. U046 Methane, chloromethoxy-

346. U068 Methane, dibromo-347. U080 Methane, dichloro-348. U075 Methane, dichlorodifluoro-349. U138 Methane, iodo-350. U211 Methane, tetrachloro-351. U225 Methane, tribromo-352. U044 Methane, trichloro-353. U121 Methane, trichlorofluoro-354. U119 Methanesulfonic acid, ethyl ester355. U153 Methanethiol 356. U154 Methanol 357. U155 Methapyrilene358. U247 Methoxychlor359. U154 Methyl alcohol 360. U029 Methyl bromide361. U045 Methyl chloride 362. U156 Methyl chlorocarbonate 363. U226 Methyl chloroform364. U159 Methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) 365. U160 Methyl ethyl ketone peroxide 366. U138 Methyl iodide367. U161 Methyl isobutyl ketone 368. U162 Methyl methacrylate 369. U068 Methylene bromide370. U080 Methylene chloride371. U164 Methylthiouracil372. U010 Mitomycin C373. U163 MNNG374. U086 N,N'-Diethylhydrazine375. U026 Naphthalenamine, N,N'-bis(2-chloroethyl)-376. U165 Naphthalene377. U047 Naphthalene, 2-chloro-378. U031 n-Butyl alcohol 379. U217 Nitric acid, thallium(1+) salt380. U169 Nitrobenzene 381. U173 N-Nitrosodiethanolamine382. U174 N-Nitrosodiethylamine383. U172 N-Nitrosodi-n-butylamine384. U176 N-Nitroso-N-ethylurea385. U177 N-Nitroso-N-methylurea

386. U178 N-Nitroso-N-methylurethane387. U179 N-Nitrosopiperidine388. U180 N-Nitrosopyrrolidine389. U194 n-Propylamine 390. U087 O,O-Diethyl S-methyl dithiophosphate391. U048 o-Chlorophenol392. U070 o-Dichlorobenzene393. U328 o-Toluidine394. U222 o-Toluidine hydrochloride395. U115 Oxirane 396. U041 Oxirane, (chloromethyl)-397. U126 Oxiranecarboxyaldehyde398. U182 Paraldehyde399. U197 p-Benzoquinone400. U039 p-Chloro-m-cresol401. U072 p-Dichlorobenzene402. U093 p-Dimethylaminoazobenzene403. U183 Pentachlorobenzene404. U184 Pentachloroethane405. U185 Pentachloronitrobenzene (PCNB)406. T140 Pentachlorophenol407. U161 Pentanol, 4-methyl-408. U187 Phenacetin409. U188 Phenol410. U411 Phenol, 2-(1-methylethoxy)-, methylcarbamate411. T140 Phenol, 2,3,4,6-tetrachloro-412. T140 Phenol, 2,4,5-trichloro-413. T140 Phenol, 2,4,6-trichloro-414. U081 Phenol, 2,4-dichloro-415. U101 Phenol, 2,4-dimethyl-416. U082 Phenol, 2,6-dichloro-417. U048 Phenol, 2-chloro-418. U089 Phenol, 4,4'-(1,2-diethyl-1,2-ethenediyl)bis-, (E)-419. U039 Phenol, 4-chloro-3-methyl-420. U170 Phenol, 4-nitro-421. U052 Phenol, methyl-422. T140 Phenol, pentachloro-423. U132 Phenol, 2,2'-methylenebis[3,4,6-trichloro-424. U145 Phosphoric acid, lead(2+) salt (2:3)425. U087 Phosphorodithioic acid, O,O-diethyl S-methyl ester

426. U189 Phosphorus sulfide 427. U190 Phthalic anhydride428. U179 Piperidine, 1-nitroso-429. U170 p-Nitrophenol430. U192 Pronamide431. U066 Propane, 1,2-dibromo-3-chloro-432. U083 Propane, 1,2-dichloro-433. U027 Propane, 2,2'-oxybis[2-chloro-434. U171 Propane, 2-nitro- 435. U149 Propanedinitrile436. T140 Propanoic acid, 2-(2,4,5-0 trichlorophenoxy)-437. U373 Propham438. U411 Propoxur439. U083 Propylene dichloride440. U387 Prosulfocarb441. U353 p-Toluidine442. U196 Pyridine443. U191 Pyridine, 2-methyl-444. U180 Pyrrolidine, 1-nitroso-445. U200 Reserpine446. U201 Resorcinol447. U202 Saccharin, and salts448. U203 Safrole449. U204 Selenious acid450. U204 Selenium dioxide451. U205 Selenium sulfide452. U205 Selenium sulfide SeS2 453. T140 Silvex (2,4,5-TP)454. U206 Streptozotocin455. U189 Sulfur phosphide 456. U103 Sulfuric acid, dimethyl ester457. U210 Tetrachloroethylene458. U213 Tetrahydrofuran 459. U216 Thallium chloride TlCl460. U214 Thallium(I) acetate461. U215 Thallium(I) carbonate462. U216 Thallium(I) chloride463. U217 Thallium(I) nitrate464. U218 Thioacetamide465. U410 Thiodicarb

466. U153 Thiomethanol 467. U244 Thioperoxydicarbonic diamide[(H2N)C(S)]2S2, tetramethyl-468. U409 Thiophanate-methyl469. U219 Thiourea470. U244 Thiram471. U220 Toluene472. U223 Toluene diisocyanate 473. U221 Toluenediamine474. U389 Triallate475. U228 Trichloroethylene476. U121 Trichloromonofluoromethane477. U404 Triethylamine478. U235 Tris(2,3-dibromopropyl) phosphate479. U236 Trypan blue480. U237 Uracil mustard481. U176 Urea, N-ethyl-N-nitroso-482. U177 Urea, N-methyl-N-nitroso-483. U043 Vinyl chloride484. U248 Warfarin, and salts, when present at concentrations of 0.3% or less485. U239 Xylene 486. U200 Yohimban-16-carboxylic acid,11,17-dimethoxy-18-[(3,4,5-trimethoxybenzoyl)oxy]-,

methyl ester,(3beta,16beta,17alpha,18beta,20alpha)-487. U249 Zinc phosphide Zn3P2, when present at concentrations of 10% or less

SCHEDULE 8(Subparagraph 2(2)(e)(i))

EXCLUDED MATERIALS

Item Description1. Slags, skimmings and dross containing precious metals, copper or zinc for further refining 2. Platinum group metal (PGM) automobile catalysts 3. Electronic scrap such as circuit boards, electronic components and wires that are suitable for base or

precious metal recovery4. Brass in the form of turnings, borings and choppings



ChileStatus of Ratifications:Party to the Basel Convention: 11.08.1992 Amendment to the Basel Convention: -Basel protocol on Liability and Compensation: -



Subsecretaría de SaludMinisterio de SaludEnrique Mac-Iver 541,Santiago de ChileChileTelephone: (56 2) 630 05 75Telefax: (56 2) 664 95 50E-Mail: [email protected]:

Dirección de Medio AmbienteMinisterio de Relaciones ExterioresCatedral 1143, SantiagoChileTelephone: (56 2) 679 43 75/83Telefax: (56 2) 673 21 52 or 698 12 72 or

699 42 02E-Mail: [email protected]:

National Definition

The national definition of waste to be used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste is being prepared.A Draft Law is being prepared by the National Congress, which, if approved, will prohibit the entry of hazardous wastes into Chile. This Draft Law would contain definitions of waste and hazardous waste. Also a regulation on Management of Hazardous Wastes is under preparation.

The national definition of hazardous waste to be used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste is being prepared.A Draft Law is being prepared by the National Congress, which, if approved, will prohibit the entry of hazardous wastes into Chile. This Draft Law would contain definitions of waste and hazardous waste. Also a regulation on Management of Hazardous Wastes is under preparation.

Chile is in a preparatory process to regulate/control wastes defined as, or considered to be hazardous wastes by national legislation in accordance with Art. 1, para 1(b) of the Basel Convention.

Hazardous wastes that are not covered by the Basel Convention are being considered for inclusion in the above-mentioned regulation.

Chile requires special consideration for the following waste(s) when subjected to transboundary movement: Any wastes, even those that are not hazardous, require authorization from the National Sanitary Authority for every kind of management, including their transport.



Amendment to the Basel ConventionThe amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1) has not been implemented in Chile.

Restrictions on export for final disposal and for recoveryChile has no restrictions on the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery.

Restrictions on transit and import for final disposal and for recoveryChile is in a preparatory process to restrict transit and import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery.

A Draft Law is being prepared by the National Congress, which, if approved, will prohibit the entry of hazardous wastes into Chile and transit the entry of hazardous wastes.


National strategies/policiesChile has implemented a policy of clean production in some production sectors.

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesGuidelines have been developed for each sector included in the clean production programs. Guidelines for recycling of used oils are under preparation.

Measures taken by industries/waste generatorsSound environmental management for pesticide containers; andHazardous waste components segregation in some waste streams.


National strategies/policiesChile does not import wastes. Export of hazardous wastes is allowed when Chile has no capability to treat or dispose those wastes.


Disposal facilities- Hidronor S.A., Av. Vizcaia # 260, Santiago, tel: (56-2) 640-9364,

fax: (56-2) 640-9372; Treatment and disposal of hazardous wastes; - Copiulemu, VIII Región; Treatment and disposal of hazardous

wastes;

Recovery/recycling/re-use facilities- Hidronor S.A., Av. Vizcaia # 260, Santiago, tel: (56-2) 640-9364,

fax: (56-2) 640-9372; Transformation of liquid residues in fuel; - Bravo Energy Chile S.A., Av. Las Industrias # 12 600, Maipú, tel:

(56-2) 535-0514; Transformation of liquid residues in fuel; - Procesan S.A., Cerro El Roble No 9661, tel: (56-2) 738-6089, fax:

(56-2) 747-1009; Incineration of wastes from health-care activities; - Sercoin S.C.I. Ltda., Las Acacias No 02519, San Bernardo, tel: (56-

2) 528-3679, fax: (56-2) 528-2424; Solvent reclamation/regeneration;

- Recycling Instruments Ltda., Cerro Santa Lucia No 9981-C, Quilicura, tel: (56-2) 747-1241, fax: (56-2) 747-1162; Solvent reclamation/regeneration and used oil re-refining;


No agreements.


- Ministry of Health, Mc Iver 541, Santiago- Comision Nacional del Medio Ambiente, Teatinos 254, Santiago- Servicio Nacional de Aduanas, Plaza Sotomayor 60, Valparaíso



tons)

Generation



Export Amount of hazardous wastes exported 1)

Amount of other wastes exported 1)

Import Amount of hazardous wastes imported 1)

Amount of other wastes imported 1)

1) No official statistics exist for 2003.



ChinaStatus of Ratifications:Party to the Basel Convention: 17.12.1991 Amendment to the Basel Convention: 01.05.2001Basel protocol on Liability and Compensation: -



State Environmental Protection Administration115 Xizhimennei Nanxiaojie, Beijing 100035ChinaTelephone: (861 0) 66 55 6256/6257Telefax: (861 0) 66 55 6252E-Mail:[email protected] [email protected]:www.sepa.gov.cnHong Kong Special Administrative Region, ChinaTerritorial Control Office, Environmental Protection Department, Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China, 28th Floor, Southorn Centre, 130 Hennessy RoadWanchai, Hong Kong, ChinaTel: (85 2) 27 55 54 62Fax: (85 2) 23 05 04 53E-Mail: [email protected]

State Environmental Protection Administration, 115 Xizhimennei Nanxiaojie, Beijing 100035ChinaTelephone: (861 0) 66 55 6256/6257Telefax: (861 0) 66 55 6252E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected]: www.sepa.gov.cn

National Definition

National definition of waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in China.

China“Solid waste” refers to any solid, semisolid, or contained gaseous substance or material resulting from production, daily life and other activities, which lose its original utilization value, or which does not lose utilization value but is discarded, and substance or material regulated as solid waste by laws and regulations.

National definition of hazardous waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in China.

“Hazardous wastes” means solid wastes included in the national catalogue of hazardous waste or solid wastes which, according to the


identification standards of hazardous wastes, are determined as having the hazardous property.

Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, ChinaThe list of hazardous wastes for the purpose of control on waste import and export in Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) is specified in the Seventh Schedule (Annex I) of the Waste Disposal Ordinance (WDO), the Laws of Hong Kong Chapter 354. Under the WDO, contaminated wastes are also controlled as hazardous wastes. For the purpose of control on import and export of wastes under the WDO, a waste is “contaminated” if it is contaminated by a substance to an extent which- significantly increases the risk of human health, property or the environment associated with the waste; or - prevents the reprocessing, recycling, recovery or re-use of the waste in an environmentally sound manner.

China regulates/controls additional wastes as hazardous that are not included in Art. 1 (1)a of the Basel Convention and would be controlled for the purpose of transboundary movements pursuant to Art. 1 (1)b.

List of goods prohibited to be imported is provided in the Annex.

ChinaNickel compound waste (code: HW46; source of the waste: wastes of nickel compound; reactionary residue and unqualified products from the production; overdue nickel catalysts; nickel residue and tank liquid from the electroplating process; waste nickel compounds from analysis, chemical examination and testing).

Barium compound waste (code: HW47; source of the waste: wastes of barium compounds excluding barium sulfate; reactionary residue and unqualified products from the production of barium compound; salt bath residue from the heat treatment process; wasted barium compound from analysis, chemical examination and testing).(Please also see the list of goods prohibited to be imported which is annexed to this CFS)

China requires special consideration for the following waste(s) when subjected to transboundary movement: Import of solid waste which can not be used as a raw material or can not be used in an environmentally sound manner is prohibited. Up to now, wastes listed in the “list of automatic-licensing solid wastes that can be used as raw materials” and the “list of restricted solid wastes that can be used as raw materials” are permitted to be imported.


Amendment to the Basel ConventionThe amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1) has been implemented in China. The amendment has been approved by the 12th Meeting of the Standing

Committee of the Ninth National People’s Congress on October 31, 1999.

Restrictions on export for final disposal and for recoveryChina restricts the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery.

ChinaThe relevant legislation complies with the Basel Convention.

The export is allowed when there are no disposal/ recovery facilities in China capable of disposing the waste in an environmental sound manner. The export of hazardous waste for disposal/recovery for which there are no proper facilities in China must comply with the requirements of the Basel Convention. The transboundary movement can only take place upon prior written notification from the competent authorities of the states of export, to the competent authorities of the states of import and transit, and upon consent from these authorities. Furthermore, each shipment of hazardous waste should be accompanied by a movement document from the point at which the movement begins to the point of disposal/recovery.

Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, ChinaIn addition to the Basel Convention requirements, the export of any waste for a purpose other than re-use, recovery, reprocessing or recycling (e.g. for final disposal including landfilling and incineration) of the waste is subject to control by the same procedure as that of the control of export of hazardous waste.

Restrictions on import for final disposalChina prohibits the import of solid wastes for final disposal.

ChinaDecision on Several issues on Environmental Protection (State Council, No 31, 1996) prohibits the importation of hazardous waste and Municipal Solid Waste from abroad.Law of the People’s Republic of China on Prevention of Environmental Pollution Caused by Solid Waste, effective on April 1st, 2005; the Interim Regulation on the Administration of Environmental Protection in the Import of Waste Materials, entry into force on April 1st, 1996, which is under amendment ; and the Environmental Protection Control Standards for Imported Waste Material, entry into force in 2006.

Law of the People’s Republic of China on Prevention of Environmental Pollution Caused by Solid Waste: - Article 24: It is forbidden to dump, store or dispose of foreign solid wastes within the territory of the People’s Republic of China.- Article 25: The state forbids the import of solid wastes which can not be used as raw materials or can not be used in an environmentally sound manner. And as to solid wastes which can be used as raw materials, they

are divided into two categories. One is called automatic-licensing solid wastes that can be used as raw materials, the other is called restricted solid wastes that can be used as raw materials.

China and Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, ChinaHong Kong Special Administrative Region, ChinaWith effect from 28 December 1998, import of hazardous wastes from states which are OECD members, European Community (EC) and Liechtenstein into HKSAR or through HKSAR to other states has been prohibited.

Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, ChinaIn addition to the Basel Convention requirements, the import of any waste for a purpose other than re-use, recovery, reprocessing or recycling (e.g. for final disposal including landfilling and incineration) of the waste is also subject to control by the same procedure as that of the control of import of hazardous waste.

Restrictions on import for recoveryChina prohibits the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery.

ChinaDecision on Several issues on Environmental Protection (State Council, No 31, 1996) prohibits the importation of hazardous waste and Municipal Solid Waste from abroad.Law of the People’s Republic of China on Prevention of Environmental Pollution Caused by Solid Waste, effective on April 1st, 2005; the Interim Regulation on the Administration of Environmental Protection in the Import of Waste Materials, entry into force on April 1st, 1996, which is under amendment; and the Environmental Protection Control Standards for Imported Waste Material, entry into force in 2006.

According to Law of the People’s Republic of China on Prevention of Environmental Pollution Caused by Solid Waste, effective on April 1st, 2005, import of solid waste which can not be used as a raw material or can not be used in an environmentally sound manner is prohibited. Up to now, wastes listed in the “list of automatic-licensing solid wastes that can be used as raw materials” and the “list of restricted solid wastes that can be used as raw materials” are permitted to be imported. Solid wastes which are not included in either of the above two categories are forbidden to be imported.“Announcement 66, 2004 promulgated by Ministry of foreign trade and economic cooperation (MOFTEC), General Administration of Customs, General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine, Sate Environment Protection Administration on Oct 20, 2004, promulgated list of Wastes that can be used as raw materials and are restricted in importation (Third).

“Announcement 10, 2003 promulgated by Ministry of foreign trade and

economic cooperation (MOFTEC), General Administration of Customs, General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine, Sate Environment Protection Administration on April 24, 2003, promulgated list of Wastes that can be used as raw materials and are restricted in importation (Second). The list of Wastes that can be used as raw materials and are restricted in importation (Second) revised the List of Goods Prohibited to be Imported (fourth and fifth) on the following. Sugar cane molasses H.S 1703.1000 and other molasses H.S1703.9000 were removed from List of Goods Prohibited to be Imported (Fourth). Sugar cane molasses H.S 1703.1000, other molasses H.S1703.9000, and vanadium dross in which the content of V2O5 be more than 10% H.S 2620.9990.10 were included in list of Wastes that can be used as raw materials and are restricted in importation (Second).

List of Goods Prohibited to be Imported (Fourth and Fifth) “Announcement 25, 2002, promulgated by Ministry of foreign trade and economic cooperation (MOFTEC), General Administration of Customs, State Environment Protection Administration on July 3, 2002.In accordance with the Regulation on the Administration of Import and Export of Goods of the People’s Republic of China, the Law of Prevention and control of Solid Waste Pollution to the Environment of the People’s Republic of China, and the Circular on Import of the Seventh Category of Waste, the List of Goods Prohibited to be Imported (fourth and fifth) is hereby promulgated and shall become effective as of the August 15, 2002”. The list is annexed to this CFS.

List of automatic-licensing solid wastes that can be used as raw materials, promulgated by Sate Environment Protection Administration on January 18, 2002.

Announcement 41, 2001 promulgated by Ministry of foreign trade and economic cooperation (MOFTEC), General Administration of Customs, General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine, Sate Environment Protection Administration on December 30, 2001, promulgated list of Wastes that can be used as raw materials and are restricted in importation (First).

List of Goods Prohibited to be Imported (Third) “Announcement 36, 2001, promulgated by Ministry of foreign trade and economic cooperation (MOFTEC), General Administration of Customs, Sate Environment Protection Administration on December 23, 2001. In accordance with the Regulation on the Administration of Import and Export of Goods of the People’s Republic of China, the Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movement of hazardous wastes and Their Disposal, the Law of Prevention and control of Solid Waste Pollution to the Environment of the People’s Republic of China, and the decision of the State Council on several Issues concerning Environmental Protection, the List of Goods Prohibited to be Imported (Third) is hereby promulgated and shall become effective as of the

January 1, 2002”. The list is annexed to this CFS.

Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, ChinaWith effect from 28 December 1998, import of hazardous wastes from states which are OECD members, European Community (EC) and Liechtenstein into HKSAR or through HKSAR to other states has been prohibited.

Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, ChinaIn addition to the Basel Convention requirements, the import of any waste for a purpose other than re-use, recovery, reprocessing or recycling (e.g. for final disposal including landfilling and incineration) of the waste is subject to control by the same procedure on control of import of hazardous waste.

Restrictions on transitChina restricts the transit of hazardous wastes and other wastes.

According to Solid Waste Law and the Ocean Environmental Protection Law, it is forbidden to transit of hazardous waste via the territory of the People's Republic of China, including via China’s inland waters and territorial waters. Transit of hazardous waste via other oceanic area under the jurisdiction of China shall get the written consent from SEPA in advance.

Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, ChinaWith effect from 28 December 1998, import of hazardous wastes from states which are OECD members, European Community (EC) and Liechtenstein into Hong Kong or through Hong Kong to other states has been prohibited.


National strategies/policiesChinaThe State encourages and supports cleaner production and minimization of the output amount of solid wastes.

Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, ChinaA Policy Framework for the Management of Municipal Solid Waste for 2005-2014 has been published in 2005 to advocate waste avoidance and minimization in Hong Kong and outline the HKSAR Government's three-tier approach to achieve a sustainable waste-management strategy: waste avoidance and minimisation; reuse, recovery and recycling; and bulk reduction and disposal of unavoidable waste. Waste charging, producer-responsibility schemes and landfill-disposal bans underpin the framework, with sustained public education and partnership, and legislative backing for support. It also proposes to develop state-of-the-art Integrated Waste Management Facilities with incineration as the core technology for final waste treatment.

A territory-wide waste recovery programme was introduced in January

2005 to facilitate separation of different types of wastes at sources. A 20-hectare EcoPark is being developed by the HKSAR Government to provide long term land for the recycling industry, which would facilitate local recycling of recovered wastes. In parallel, the feasibility of introducing a producer responsibility scheme on handling of obsolete electrical and electronic equipment is being studied.

HKSAR Government provides funding support to the development of recycling technologies through the Environment and Conservation Fund and the Innovation and Technology Fund. In addition, Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC), a statutory organization of the HKSAR, has since 1979 been developing and promoting cleaner production practices and technologies to assist local industries and business sectors in minimization/elimination of their generation of hazardous wastes and other wastes. Relevant examples include provision of the technical support to electrical and electronic equipment manufacturers to comply with the European Union’s Directives on the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment and the Restriction on the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment, and development of various technologies/techniques to help various industries to reduce the discharge of hazardous wastes.

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesChinaIn August 1996, the State Council enacted “Decisions of State Council on Several Issues of Environmental Protection” which demands to ban, close and stop 15 kinds of enterprises which cause serious pollution to the environment.In January 1999, the State Commission of Economy and Trade issued “List of the backward technology and products for elimination”.In June 2002, the 28th session of the Ninth National People’s Congress Standing Committee of the People’s Republic of China, enacted the Law of Cleaner Production Promotion.


National strategies/policiesChinaSEPA has done lots of work to facilitate the establishment of hazardous waste market and to improve domestic hazardous waste disposal capacity. For this purpose, we are carrying out a program on construction of hazardous waste and medical waste disposal facilities throughout China.

Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, ChinaA statutory Waste Disposal Plan was developed in 1989 for the management of wastes in HKSAR. There are 3 major landfills for the disposal of municipal wastes and a Chemical Waste Treatment Center for the disposal of chemical wastes generated in the HKSAR. This facility promotes self reliance for HKSAR to manage hazardous wastes and reduce the need for HKSAR to export these wastes.

Under the Policy Framework for the Management of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW), a multi-technology Integrated Waste Management Facilities (IWMF) will be commissioned in mid 2010s. The three existing landfills will be extended to provide the final repository for the waste which cannot be recycled or treated, or for the residues after treatment at the IWMF.


Disposal facilities- Shenzhen hazardous waste landfill site; - Shenyang hazardous waste landfill site; - Dailian hazardous waste landfill site; - Shenyang PCB incinerator plant; - Tianjin Hejia-Onyx Environmental Protection Co. ltd;

Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, China:Information is available from the competent authority of HKSAR.

Recovery/recycling/re-use facilities- Shanghai waste recovery and treatment center;- Beijing waste recovery and treatment center; - Shenzhan waste recovery and treatment center; - Shenyang waste recovery and treatment center; - Fujian waste recovery and treatment center; Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, China:Information is available from the competent authority of HKSAR.


No agreements.


- Asia-Pacific Regional Center for Hazardous Waste Management Training and Technology Transfer (Beijing)

- Shenyang Institute of Environmental Science- The National Center for Hazardous Waste Management Training and

Technology Transfer (Tsinghua University)- Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Science

Nanjing Institute of Environmental Science



tons)

Generation


11,700,000

Amount of hazardous wastes generated under Art. 1(1)b of BCTotal amount of hazardous wastes generated 11,700,000Amount of other wastes generated (Annex II: Y46-Y47) Not reported



ANNEX

Announcement 25, 2002, promulgated by Ministry of foreign trade and economic cooperation (MOFTEC), General Administration of Customs, State Environment Protection Administration on July 3, 2002.

In accordance with the Regulation on the Administration of Import and Export of Goods of the People’s Republic of China, the Law of Prevention and control of Solid Waste Pollution to the Environment of the People’s Republic of China, and the Circular on Import of the Seventh Category of Waste, the List of Goods Prohibited to be Imported (fourth and fifth) is hereby promulgated and shall become effective as of the August 15, 2002.

List of Goods Prohibited to be Imported (fourth)

No. H.S. Designation Description1 0501.0000 Human hair, unworked, whether or not washed or scoured; waste of human

hair2 0502.1030 Waste of pigs’, hogs’ or boars’ bristles and hair3 0502.9020 Waste of badger hair and other brush making hair4 0503.0090.10 Waste of horse’s manes and hair5 1703.1000 Sugar cane molasses6 1703.9000 Other molasses7 2517.2000 Macadam of slag, dross or similar industrial waste8 2517.3000 Tarred macadam9 2620.2900 Other ash and residues containing mainly lead10 2620.3000 Ash and residues containing mainly copper11 2620.9910 Ash and residues containing mainly tungsten12 2620.9990.90 Ash and residues containing mainly other metals and their compound13 4004.0000.10 Waste tyre and pieces of waste tyre14 4115.2000.10 Residues, ash, slags, powder and flour pf leather15 6309.0000 Worn clothing and other worn articles16 8548.1000 Scrap of cell and waste or spent cell

Category of Goods that are forbidden from being imported (fifth)

Category of waste mechanical and electronic apparatus (including its part and components, scraps, unless exempted by other laws) that are forbidden from being imported.

No. H.S. Designation Description1 8415.1010 -

8415.9090Air conditioning machines

2 8417.8020 Burn furnaces for radioactive waste3 8418.1010 -

8418.9999Refrigerators, freezers and other refrigerating or freezing equipment, electric or other

4 8471.1000 -8471.5090

Automatic data processing machines and units thereof

5 8471.6010 Displays

6 8471.6031 -8471.6039

Printer

7 8471.6040 -8471.9000

Other input or output unit, and other units of automatic data processing machines

8 8516.5000 Microwave ovens9 8516.6030 Electric rice cooker10 8517.1100 –

8517.1990Telephone sets; videophone

11 8517.2100 -8517.2200

Facsimile machines and teleprinters

12 8521.1011 -8521.9090

Video tape recorder, video tape reproducer and laser video compact disk player

13 8525.2022 -8525.2029

Mobile communication equipment

14 8525.3010 -8525.4050

Television cameras, video camera recorder and digital camera

15 8528.1210 -8528.3020

Television

16 8534.0010 -8534.0090

Printed circuits

17 8540.1100 -8540.9990

Thermionic, cold cathode or photo-cathode valves and tubes

18 8542.1000 -8542.9000

Electronic integrated circuits and microassemblies

19 9009.1110 -9009.9990

Photocopying apparatus

20 9018.1100 -9018.9090

Instrument and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary science

21 9022.1200 -9022.9090

Apparatus based on the use of X-rays

Announcement 36, 2001, promulgated by Ministry of foreign trade and economic cooperation (MOFTEC), General Administration of Customs, Sate Environment Protection Administration on December 23, 2001.

In accordance with the Regulation on the Administration of Import and Export of Goods of the People’s Republic of China, the Basel Convention on the Control of Trasnboundary Movement of hazardous wastes and Their Disposal, the Law of Prevention and control of Solid Waste Pollution to the Environment of the People’s Republic of China, and the decision of the State Council on several Issues concerning Environmental Protection, the List of Goods Prohibited to be Imported (Third) is hereby promulgated and shall become effective as of the January 1, 2002.

List of Goods Prohibited to be Imported (Third)

No. H.S. Designation Description1 2620.2100 Sludge containing leaded gasoline (including sludge containing anti-seismic

leaded compound)2 2620.6000 Slag and ash containing arsenic, mercury, thallium and their compound

(used for extracting or producing arsenic, mercury, thallium and their compound)

3 2620.9100 Slag and ash containing antimony, beryllium, cadmium, chromium and their compound (used for producing antimony, beryllium, cadmium, chromium and their compound)

4 2621.1000 Ash, slag arising from the incineration of household wastes5 2710.9100 Waste oils containing PCBs, PBBs (including waste oils containing PCTs)6 2710.9900 Other, of waste oils7 3006.8000 Waste pharmaceutical, drugs and medicines (pharmaceuticals, drugs and

medicines their effective period expired and not suitable for original use)8 3825.1000 Household wastes9 3825.2000 Sludge from sewer10 3825.3000 Clinic wastes11 3825.4100 Waste halogenated organic solvents12 3825.4900 Other, of waste organic solvents13 3825.5000 Waste acid metal-washing liquid, hydraulic oil and braking oil (including

waste frosted liquid)14 3825.6100 Chemical waste mainly containing organic substance (waste arising from

other chemical industries and related industries)15 3825.6900 Other, chemical waste (waste arising from other chemical industries and

related industries)16 3825.9000 Other, of unlisted chemical by-products and wastes17 7112.3010 Ashes containing silver or silver compound (used primarily for recovery of

silver)18 7112.3090 Ashes containing other precious metals or their compound (used primarily

for recovery of precious metals)



Colombia




Viceministry of Environment of ColombiaCalle 37 # 8-40 piso 4, BogotáTelephone: (57 1) 332 34 34 ext 120Telefax: (57 1) 288 9835/9725E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected]: www.minambiente.gov.co

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of ColombiaVice Minister for Multilateral IssuesPalacio San Carlos Calle 10 # 5-51, BogotáOf.SC.119Telephone: (57 1) 562 5937Telefax: (57 1) 562 76 10E-Mail: [email protected]: www.minrelext.gov.co

National Definition According to the Resolution 189 of 1994, waste is any residue that has a

value for its potential reuse, recovery or recycling, and when the residue has no value, it is considered garbage. Residue is any object, material, substance or element, in solid, semi-solid, liquid or gaseous form, that has no value for direct use and has been discarded by its generator.

According to the Resolution 189 of 1994, hazardous waste is any waste that may cause damage to human health or to the environment given its infectious, combustible, flammable, explosive, radioactive, volatile, corrosive, reactive or toxic characteristics. Also, the packages, containers that have been in contact with these wastes will be considered as hazardous wastes.

Colombia regulates/controls additional wastes as hazardous that are not included in Art. 1 (1)a of the Basel Convention and would be controlled for the purpose of transboundary movements pursuant to Art. 1 (1)b. The Article 81 of the Colombian Political Constitution (dated 1991) prevents the import of toxic and nuclear wastes into the national territory.

Colombia requires special consideration for hazardous wastes when they are subjected to transboundary movement: Law 99 of 1993 (article 52, paragraph 8) establishes that the Ministry of Environment will exclusively grant an environmental permit for the


production and import of pesticides and the substances, materials or products subject to controls by virtue of international treaties, conventions or protocols.


Amendment to the Basel ConventionThe amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1) has not been implemented in Colombia.

Restrictions on transit and export for final disposal and for recoveryColombia has no restrictions on the transit and export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery.

No other rules than those adopted by Basel Convention.

The transit of hazardous wastes is not allowed if the wastes are unloaded in national territory even for a short period of time.

Restrictions on import for final disposal and for recovery

Article 81 of the Colombian Constitution (dated 1991), bans the import of toxic and nuclear wastes to the national territory.

The Law 430 of 1998 issued by the Congress of the Republic of Colombia, dictates prohibitive environmental rules related to hazardous wastes. As for the import of hazardous wastes, this Law establishes the following: the entry and illegal traffic of hazardous wastes from other countries that Colombia is not in capacity to manage in an environmentally sound manner and that represent exclusive and unacceptable risks is forbidden; no natural person or corporate body can introduce or import hazardous wastes without complying with the procedures established by the Basel Convention and its annexes for that purpose; and the person who pretends to introduce into national territory a load which the presence of hazardous wastes is detected or the person who illegally introduces this load shall return it without delay and under his/her exclusive responsibility, without regard of the penal sanctions applicable.


National strategies/policies1) Policies and Strategies:National Policy of Clean Production, 1997: its main purpose is to prevent and reduce in an efficient way the impacts and risks to human health and to the environment, by guaranteeing the protection of the environment, economic growth, social welfare and industry competitiveness. It also seeks to introduce the environmental perspective into production sectors, as a long term challenge. Among the specific objectives of this policy are the “prevention and reduction of the generation of pollutants” and the “minimization and the advantage of residues”.

Some of the main results of the Clean Production Policy, include: a) The

incorporation of environmental variables to the productive chain of large, medium and small industries of the country, through the signature of 23 regional cleaner production agreements. b) 68 environmental guidelines for sub-sectors within the farming, transport, mining, electrical, and hydrocarbons sectors have been prepared and consulted with stakeholders. c) Dissemination of concepts and experiences in Cleaner Production (CP) from the National Cleaner Production and Environmental Technologies Center (CNPMLTA) by means of the design and consolidation of the strategy of regionalization of CP , and the creation of a Network of Regional Nodes of Clean Production and Environmental Windows in Barranquilla, Bogotá, Bucaramanga, Cali, Cúcuta and Pereira.

Policy for the Integral Management of the Residues, 1998: this policy aims at preventing or reducing in the most efficient way, the risks posed by solid and hazardous wastes to human health and the environment. It specially seeks to minimize the volume of the wastes that arrive to the points of final disposal and the risks posed by them. This will contribute to the protection of the environment and to economic growth. One of the specific objectives of this policy is the minimization of waste generation, assuming that minimization of the wastes for final disposal will occur only if less wastes are produced at the source of generation. This is the best way to reduce the volume and toxicity of such wastes, as well as its management costs and the environmental impacts that may occur. The main target of this policy is to implement the minimization programs to the generation source, along with clean production programs, where reduction goals will be established for the volume and danger of the wastes generated. As a specific objective related to hazardous wastes, the policy includes the need to “identify and quantify the problem of hazardous wastes in the country, and to create management systems for such wastes, from separation at the source”.In addition to that, the policy sets the goal of developing preliminary inventories for the industrial corridors Cali-Yumbo and Bogota-Soacha.

Planned strategies and actions include: the achievement of inventories of generation and localization of hazardous wastes; and the definition of management systems of hazardous wastes by industrial corridors.

2) Strategies for Integral Management of Hazardous Wastes: Pilot project to obtain a model of integral management of hazardous wastes. In the framework of the Policy for the Integral Management of Residues, the quantification, qualification and definition of strategies for the differentiated management of residue types has been considered a priority. For this reason, the Ministry of the Environment, together with the Regional Autonomous Corporation of the Valle del Cauca district (CVC) and based on the pilot project in the industrial corridor comprising the cities of Cali and Yumbo (Valle del Cauca), has elaborated “Technical guidelines for the integral management of hazardous wastes”. The objective is to generate the technical, conceptual and methodological bases, necessary for structuring the planning and

management instruments regarding hazardous wastes that, once validated and consolidated, will have national application. This process will enhance Colombia’s compliance with its commitments under the Basel Convention, which has already established clear procedures for the control and monitoring of the transboundary movements of this type of wastes. Such exercise resulted in a model for the integral management of hazardous wastes that includes strategies for institutional strengthening, development of regulation proposals, technical and environmental strategies and financial viability assessments, being developed into the indicated instruments with direct participation of the private sector. The aim is to establish free market and supply and demand conditions with the providers and generators of services, in a way as to guarantee the sustainability of the project. A guide for the model’s implementation was also designed in order to facilitate its replication in other regions of the country, which will be disseminated in the future by the Ministry and the Regional Autonomous Corporations (CARs).

Pesticide Management and Use Policy Guidelines: The main objective of this Policy Guidelines is the articulation of the efforts of the environmental organizations with farming sector development policies. In this Policy Guidelines, programs for the suitable handling and packaging of pesticides were developed jointly with the private sector. Centers for Storage and Reception of Discarded Pesticide Packages: Twelve (12) storing centers were started up for the reception of packages contaminated with pesticides in sectors and high-priority regions, within the framework of the Agreement of Cleaner Production with the sector of pesticides.

Model of Integral Management of Hospital Residues (2002): Decree 2676 of 2000 established that generators of hospital residues, and providers of special services of decontamination and cleanup of this type of residues, have the legal obligation to prepare an internal Institutional Plan for the handling this kind of wastes. The Plan should incorporate principles of continuous improvement. Since the promulgation of the decree, 10 projects were implemented in the cities of Santa Marta, Barranquilla and Cartagena. With the purpose of improving enforcement of existing regulations, sanitary and environmental authorities were trained in 10 cities of the country and a Handbook on Procedures for Integral Management of Hospital Residues was published (2002).

National Workshop For The Implementation of The Basel Convention.The Ministry of Environment and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Colombia, with the support of the Secretariat of the Basel Convention, organized a National Workshop for the implementation of the Convention, that took place in Bogotá between the 26 of February and the 2 of march of 2001. Representatives from different institutions and from the national private sector participated in the workshop, and delegates from five countries of the region participated as well: Ecuador, Peru, Panama, Venezuela and Uruguay (from the Regional Center for

Training and Technology Transfer). Some of the objectives accomplished during the workshop were: the publication of the main obligations of the Convention among the assistants, the exchange of the national and international experiences in relation to its implementation, the recognition of the limitations and needs in relation to the implementation of the Convention in Colombia, and the definition of the joint actions to be carried at a national and sub regional levels.

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesRegulations: Resolution 2309 of 1986, issued by the Ministry of Health, that establishes rules for the storage, treatment and disposal of “special wastes”, which are pathological, toxic, flammable, explosive, radioactive or volatile; Resolution 1096 of 2000, issued by the Ministry of Industry and Development, that establishes the technical requirements for the management and final disposal of the hazardous wastes, among others; Decree No. 2676 of 2000, issued by the Ministry of Environment and the Ministry of Health, “regulates the integral management of hospital and similar residues”. The Decree includes the principles of biosafety, integral management, minimization, the non-garbage culture, prevention and clean technologies, as well as the precautionary principle; Resolution 1164 of 2002, adopted a handbook on procedures for integral management of hospital and similar residues in Colombia;Decree 1609 of 2002, issued by the Ministry of Transport, which regulates the transport of hazardous goods.Decreto 1443 of 2004 by which the prevention and control of the environmental contamination by the handling of pesticides and residues or hazardous residues is regulated.Resolution of 1446 of 2005 by which it settles down the cases in which the residues of oil combustion is allowed or used and the specifications to make it.

Guidelines: Environmental Guideline for Battery Producers and Recoveries (1998). The objective of this Guideline, elaborated by the Regional Environmental Authority of Cundinamarca (CAR), is to promote and facilitate the adoption of environmental management systems in small and medium sized industries. It also seeks to supply the small entrepreneurs with the technical and operative tools to design an Environmental Management Plan oriented at minimizing the environmental impacts of the wastes generated during their productive activities and promoting the rational use of natural resources. The Guideline contains information on: the sanitary, environmental and health effects of the activities involved in battery recuperation; the valuation of impacts; and the conceptual, methodological and procedural parameters for the elaboration of an Environmental Management Plan.

Manual for PCB Handling for Colombia (1999). The purpose of the manual is to help the proprietors of PCBs (e.g., companies, governmental entities, individuals, etc., that own PCB equipment, oil contaminated with PCB or any other substance or PCB waste) and those

who may have responsibility in the handling of PCBs in view of protecting the environment and the human health.

Handbook on procedures for the Integral Management of Hospital Residues (2002). In its internal and external component, with emphasis in strategies of automatic control, clean technologies and rational use of resources, concerted with the different stakeholders.

Environmental guides of Storage and Transport by Highway of Dangerous Chemical Substances and Residues (2003). These guides arise as an initiative to create awareness for those who are involved in the activities of storage and transport of this type of materials, with the aim of highlighting environmental aspects to be considered in their execution.

Guides for Safe Handling and Environmental Management of 25 Chemical Substances (2003). 25 high-priority chemical substances for the country were selected and for each one a guide for safe handling and environmental management was prepared, with an informative network that serves as a base to acquire the general knowledge of each one of these substances, with respect to its properties, characteristics of danger, effects on the health, measures of prevention and response to emergencies.

Other elaborated guidelines are: Guidelines of Best Environmental Practices for the sector of Graphical Arts; Guidelines of Best Environmental Practices for the sector of Galvanoplastry; Guidelines of Best Environmental Practices for the Textile sector; Guide of Cleaner Production for the Sector of Electrolytic Coverings in Colombia; Environmental guides for the Sub sector of Pesticides (storage, transport, aerial and terrestrial application, handling of packages and remainders); and Guide of Cleaner Production for the Health Sector.

Economic instruments/ initiativesLaw 141 of 1994: it establishes the National Fund of Royalties financed by resources from the exploitation of hydrocarbons, in which part of the resources are used for environmental local projects, focused on the development integral solid residues and residual waters management;Law 142 of 1994, on utilities (water, electricity etc.), establishes tariffs based on the weight and volume of the consumed resources, which therefore constitutes an economic incentive to minimize the generation of wastes; Law 223 of 1995, exempts the national and imported equipments from the payment of the sales tax, when they are intended to be used and in general for pollution control; and Law 511 of 1999, establishes the national day of the recycling people and the activity of recycling, and the Decree 2395 of 2000 sets an award for the persons who are involved in recycling in the categories of industry, investigation, Organizations covering people who are active in recycling, and workers in the public cleaning service.

Measures taken by industries/waste generatorsConventions for Cleaner Production: These are voluntary agreements that support concrete actions for the improvement of public and private sectors management, they are directed to the prevention and control of pollution. This objective is to be reached by the adoption of cleaner production and environmentally safer and healthier processes. It aims at the reduction of pollution levels and risks to the environment in industrial activities, by the optimization of the use of natural resources and the improvement of internal and external industrial competitiveness. The cleaner production agreements have established inter-institutional working teams with the participation of the Ministry of the Environment, other Ministries, the regional and local environmental authorities, the private sector and, in some cases, the civil society. The conventions have created new spaces for dialogue and coordination amongst the actors involved in the analysis of environmental issues, that contributes to the establishment of rules and policies for a more transparent environmental management, and to the definition and accomplishment of the goals related to environmental improvement.In addition to the above mentioned, these conventions anticipate action related to environmental rules and accelerate the reduction of the pollutant emissions, and to the definition of environmental management priorities, sectorial policies and goals. To the present date, 20 of these national conventions have been signed, 14 of which are sectorial and 6 are regional.

OthersRegional project for hazardous wastes management in Valle del Cauca-Colombia: In the framework of the Policy for the Integral Management of Residues, the quantification, qualification and definition of strategies for the differentiated management of residue types has been considered a priority. For this reason, the Ministry of the Environment, together with the Regional Autonomous Corporation of the Valle del Cauca district (CVC) and based on the pilot project in the industrial corridor comprising the cities of Calli and Yumbo (Valle del Cauca), has elaborated the “Technical guidelines for the Integral Management of Hazardous Wastes”. The objective is to generate the technical, conceptual and methodological bases necessary for structuring the planning and management instruments regarding hazardous wastes that, once validated and consolidated, will have national application. This process will enhance Colombia’s compliance with its commitments under the Basel Convention, which has already established clear procedures for the control and monitoring of the transboundary movements of this type of wastes. Such exercise resulted in a model for the integral management of hazardous wastes that includes strategies for institutional strengthening, development of regulation proposals, technical and environmental strategies and financial viability assessments, being developed into the indicated instruments with direct participation of the private sector. The aim is to establish free market and supply and demand conditions with the providers and generators of services, in a way as to guarantee the sustainability of the project. A

guide for the model’s implementation was also designed in order to facilitate its replication in other regions of the country, which will be disseminated in the future by the Ministry and the Regional Autonomous Corporations (CARs).

Pilot Project on the Environmentally Sound Management of Spent Lead-acid Batteries in Central America and the Caribbean: Since May 2001, the Ministry of Environment of Colombia has been participating in this project with other seven countries, in order to strengthen the national capacity to manage Lead-acid batteries in an environmentally sound manner. At the same time, we seek to create a regional strategy for the management of such wastes. This project was executed through the National Centre of Cleaner Production of Colombia, which will carry on several evaluation diagnostics for the main cities in the country.


National strategies/policiesPilot projects: Study of the Technical and Environmental Viability for the Disposal of Hazardous Wastes (pesticide containers) in Colombian Cement Kilns: In 1999, the Ministry of the Environment, with support from German government undertook a pilot project for the incineration of plastic containers (PEAD/PET) for pesticides-fungicides, and plastic covers (PEBD) from flower greenhouses, in one of the kilns of the cement industry. This pilot project demonstrated that the in site final disposal of hazardous pollutant material is feasible using cement kilns.

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesRegulations: Resolution 970 of 2001, which establishes the requirements, the conditions and the maximum limits permitted for emissions during the disposal of plastics contaminated with pesticides in a cement kiln during the production of clinker in cement plants; Resolution 0458 of 2002, issued by the Ministry of the Environment by which the permissible maximum limits of emission under which the earth elimination or materials contaminated with pesticides in furnaces of production of clinker in cement plants; and Resolution 1488 of 2003, issued by the Ministry of the Environment by which the permissible maximum limits of emission under which the final disposition of used and new rims in furnaces of production of clinker in cement plants.

Measures taken by industries/waste generatorsThe National Center for Cleaner Production and Environmental Technologies of Colombia, with the support of different environmental authorities, the private sector, Centers for Technological Development, Public entities and the industry, has implemented the National Stock Exchange of Residues and Industrial Sub-products (BORSI). The National Stock Exchange of Residues and Industrial Sub-products (BORSI) is an information system that allows the exchange of residues and industrial sub-products, by commercial transactions between sellers and buyers, through the recovery, recycling and reintroduction of such materials to the production chain. It works through the web page

www.borsi.org, which can be visited for further information.


Disposal facilities- Executive Unit for Public Utilities Cra. 30 No. 24-90 piso 13 - Tel.

(571) 2445414Bogota; Security Cell for Hospitable Wastes of Doña Juana Landfill, Bogota; D1

- Químicol S.A (Municipio of Soledad) – Department of Atlántico-Incineration; D10

- Bayer (Municipio of Soledad)- Department of Atlántico-Incineration-Residues Contaminated with agrochemicals; D10

- Asear (Municipio of Soledad) - Department of Atlántico-Incineration- Ambiente Limpio Transversal, 93 No. 66-41, Bogota ; Tel : (571)

4343728 ; Incineration ; D10.

Recovery/recycling/re-use facilities- MAC S.A.: Battery manufacturing plant for vehicles, including lead

production recovered from waste batteries, Calle 10 No. 35-265, tel: (57-2) 664-4660, Cali; Lead melting (lead acids from used batteries) in rotary oven that reduces the oxide and obtains 98% pure lead.; R4

- Cement Plant – HOLCIM S.A Disposal of contaminated plastics and contaminated soil – R1

- COMBUSTIBLES JUANCHITO; Recycling and commercialization of used oils (Environmental Management Plan approved by CVC); R9

- PLANTA DE ALMACENAMIENTO Y TRATAMIENTO DE ACEITE DIELECTRICO (libre de PCB) DE TRANSFORMADORES (Municipio de Candelaria – Valle del Cauca); Recycling and commercialization of dielectric oils of transformers (Environmental License issue by the CVC);

- PETROTOLIMA – (Valle del Cauca); Recycling and commercialization of used car oil, industrial oil, etc. (Environmental License issue by the CVC)


No agreements.


- Ministry of Environment of Colombia- National Centre of Cleaner Production and Environmental

Technologies- Colombian Security Council- Regional Autonomous Corporations- National University of Colombia- Research Program of solid wastes




tons)

Generation


Not reported

Amount of hazardous wastes generated under Art. 1(1)b of BCTotal amount of hazardous wastes generated 1)

Amount of other wastes generated (Annex II: Y46-Y47) Not reported



1) There is no registration of annual statistics on hazardous wastes generation. Estimated generation amounts for Industrial residues: 389,000 metric tons and Hospital wastes: 29,000 metric tons.



Costa Rica




Ministra de SaludMinisterio de Salud Apartado Postal 10123-1000, San JoséCosta RicaTelephone: (506) 223 06 83Telefax: (506) 255 25 94E-Mail: [email protected]:

Viceministro de SaludMinisterio de SaludApartado Postal 10123-1000, San JoséCosta RicaTelephone: (506) 222 40 18Telefax: (506) 223 74 11E-Mail: [email protected]:

National Definition

National definition of waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Costa Rica. Waste is "any deficient, non-usable or useless product, that its owner or user decided to eliminate or dispose." (The Basel Convention is a Law in Costa Rica: No 7438, November 18, 1994.)Waste is “any substances products or materials without a direct use, whose owner needs to dispose or is compulsed to discard according with the national legislation (Decreto Ejecutivo Nº 27378-S published in official newspaper “La Gaceta”, june 19, 1997.

National definition of hazardous waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Costa Rica. Hazardous waste are all solids, liquids, and semisolids substances located in containers, due to its chemical reactivity, toxic, explosive, radioactive, conburents, flammable, irritant, corrosive, or comburent or other characteristics like theratogenic, mutagenic, carcinogenic or neurotoxic, that could produce damage to human health or the natural environment.

There are wastes considered to be hazardous wastes by national legislation (General Health Law, since 1973) in accordance with Art. 1, para 1(b) of the Basel Convention, but no national list of hazardous wastes is available.

In Costa Rica there are no wastes other than those pursuant to Art. 1 (1)a



and/or Art. 1 (1)b of the Basel Convention that require special consideration when subjected to transboundary movement.


Amendment to the Basel ConventionThe amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1) has been implemented in Costa Rica. All amendments have been considered as part of the Basel Convention. Congress approval is not required.

Restrictions on export for final disposal and for recoveryCosta Rica has no restrictions on the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery.

Restrictions on import for final disposalCosta Rica restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal.

The Environmental Organic Law No 7554, October 4, 1995, says: “It is prohibited to import any kind of waste with the purpose of storage, confine, and final disposal, as well as the transit of dangerous wastes through Costa Rican territory, except those wastes listed in the national reglamentation within the intention to be recycled or reuse ”

Definitive, radioactive and toxic products is not permitted imports.

The restriction covers all countries and regions.

Restrictions on import for recoveryCosta Rica restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery.

Environmental Organic (October 4, 1995) Law and General Health Law (November 24, 1973).

The import is limited by regulated list (to be published).

The import for recycling is allowed.

Restrictions on transitCosta Rica restricts the transit of hazardous wastes and other wastes.

Environmental Organic Law other governmental regulations.


National strategies/policiesPolicy: Risk to control any factor related with contamination, insecurity and dangers to the environment, the human health and the life of the population; prevention, mitigation and response to the population needs in disaster situations; assure the quality of potable water at national scale; and technical and sanitary management of solid, organic, chemical, biological, radioactive and toxic wastes, among others, in the

health, industry and commerce facilities, and houses.

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesGeneral Health Law of Costa Rica.Strategies: strengthening of the sanitary regulation based on main standards and technical recommendations; sanitary monitoring on achieving sanitary regulations; and development of scientific research towards the protection and the improvement of the human environment.


Measures taken by industries/waste generatorsApplication of some environmental principles (sustainable development, precautionary principle, preventive principle); and development of some mechanisms to reduce the generation of wastes in the starting point.

OthersEfforts have been made to obtain a significant reduction in the quantity of hazardous wastes in industry and agriculture; these initiatives have received support from the National Cleaner Production Centre (CNP+L), which is seeking to implant alternative technologies in industry, which might be less polluting and more environmentally-friendly and better for human health.




No facilities available, except two cement kilns as alternative combustible.


Bilateral agreement; United States of America; 17.11.1997 -; for handling of hazardous wastes from industries established in Costa Rica, for their disposal in the United States, using capital from that country.


Costa Rica has the capacity through the: University of Costa Rica” (Electrochemistry and Energy Center) to get assistance and training in this field.



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Croatia




Ministry of Environmental Protection, Physical Planning and ConstructionUlica Republike Austrije 20, 10000 ZagrebCroatiaTelephone: (385 1) 378 24 45Telefax: (385 1) 378 25 555E-Mail: [email protected] Website:www.mzopu.hr

Ministry of Environmental Protection, Physical Planning and ConstructionUlica Republike Austrije 14, 10000 ZagrebCroatiaTelephone: (385 1) 378 21 11Telefax: (385 1) 378 21 57E-Mail: [email protected] or [email protected]:www.mzopu.hr

National Definition

National definition of waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Croatia. The national definition of waste is in accordance with Article 2 of the Waste Act, Official Gazette, No. 178/04. Pursuant to this Law, Waste means any substance or object determined by categories of waste by means of prescribed secondary legislation pursuant to this Act, which the holder discards, intends to or must discard.

According to the Art 3. of the new Regulation on the Categories, Types and Classification of waste with the Waste Catalogue and the List of the Hazardous Waste (Official Gazette 50/05) hazardous waste is:

(4) Hazardous waste means waste determined by categories (generic types) and composition, and must display one or more of the properties established in the Hazardous Waste List.

(5) The Hazardous Waste List forms an integral part of this Regulation and it consists of:-Annex I to this Regulation establishing the categories or generic types of hazardous wastes as composed according to their nature or the activity which generated them, and -Annex II to this Regulation establishing the waste properties which render wastes hazardous to human health and the environment.


(6) Hazardous waste is also any other waste which displays one of the properties listed in Annex II to this Regulation or is mixed with waste listed in Annex I to this Regulation.

It is noted that Annex 1.B. and 2. (equal to the Annex I.B and Annex II. of the EU Directive) of the Croatian Regulation are different from Annex I. and Annex III: of the Basel Convention and contain additional wastes as follows:

ANNEX 1.B. (of the Croatian Regulation) Wastes which contain any of the constituents listed in item 2. of the Annex I. and having any of the properties listed in Annex II and consisting of:19. animal or vegetable soaps, fats, waxes; 21. inorganic substances without metals or metal compounds; 22. ashes and/or cinders; 23. soil, sand, clay including dredging spoils; 24. non-cyanidic tempering salts; 25. metallic dust, powder; 26. spent catalyst materials; 27. liquids or sludges containing metals or metal compounds; 28. residue from pollution control operations (e.g. baghouse dusts, etc.) 29. scrubber sludges; 30. sludges from water purification plants; 31. decarbonization residue; 32. ion-exchange column residue; 33. sewage sludges, untreated or unsuitable for use in agriculture; 34. residue from cleaning of tanks and/or equipment; 35. contaminated equipment; 36. contaminated containers (e.g. packaging, gas cylinders, etc.) whose contents included one or more of the constituents listed in Annex II; 37. batteries and other electrical cells; 38. vegetable oils; 39. materials resulting from selective waste collections from households and which exhibit any of the characteristics listed in Annex III; 40. any other wastes 2. Waste components referred to in item 1.B. rendering wastes hazardous if they have features listed in Annex II.:C2 vanadium compounds; C4 cobalt compounds; C5 nickel compounds; C10 silver compounds; C12 tin compounds;C15 barium compounds;C19 inorganic sulphides;C22 lithium, sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium in uncombined form;C28 peroxides;C29 chlorates;

C30 perchlorates;C31 azides;C35 infectious substances (partly covered by BC)C36 creosotes (partly covered by BC)C37 isocyanates; thiocyanates;C43 aromatic compounds; polycyclic and heterocyclic organic compoundsC44 aliphatic amines;C45 aromatic aminesC48 sulphur organic compounds;C51 other hydrocarbons and their oxygen; nitrogen and/or sulphur compounds

Annex II.

List of Hazardous waste

Properties of waste which rather them hazardous

H1 – “Explosive”: substances and preparation which may explode under the effect of flame or which are more sensitive to shocks or friction than dinitrobenzeneH2 – “Oidising”: substances and preparations which exhibit highly exothermic reactions when ion contact with other substances, particularly flammable substances.H3-A – “Highly flammable”:

- liquid substances and preparations having a flash point below 21° C (including extremely flammable liquids), or- substances and preparations which may become hot and finally catch fire in contact with air at ambient temperature without any application of energy, or- solid substances and preparation which may readily catch fire after brief contact with a source of ignition and which continue to burn or to be consumed after removal of the source of ignition, or- gaseous substances and preparation which are flammable in air at normal pressure, or- substances and preparation which, in contact with water or damp air, evolve highly flammable gases in dangerous quantities.

H3 - B – “Flammable”: liquid substances and preparations having a flash point equal to a greater than 21° C and less than or equal to 55° C

H4 – “Irritating": non-corrosive substances and preparations which, through immediate, prolonged or repeated contact with the skin or mucous membrane, can cause inflammation.Waste is an irritant:

- if it is composed more than 10 % of one or more substances classified as irritantswith the designation R41, or- if it is composed more than 20 % of one or more substances classified as irritants

with the designation R36, R37 or R38 according to regulations in the area of chemicals.

H5 –“Harmful”: substances and preparation which, if they are inhaled or ingested or if they penetrate the skin, may involve limited health risk.Waste is harmful to human health if it is composed more than 25 % of one or more substances classified as harmful to health according to regulations in the area of chemicals.H6 – “Toxic”: substances and preparation (including very toxic substances and preparation) which, if they are inhaled or ingested or if they penetrate the skin, may involve serious, acute or chronic health risk and even death.Waste is toxic:

- if it is composed more than 0.1 % of one or more substances classified as very toxic,or- if it is composed more than 3 % of one or more substances classified as toxic according to regulations in the area of chemicals.

H7 – “Carcinogenic”: substances and preparation which, if they are inhaled or ingested or if they penetrate the skin, may induce cancer or increase its incidence.Waste is carcinogenic:

- if it is composed more than 0.1 % of one or more substances classified as carcinogenic of the first or second category according to regulations in the area of chemicals.- if it is composed more than 1 % of one or more substances classified as carcinogenic of the third category according to regulations in the area of chemicals.

H8 – “Corrosive”: substances and preparations which may destroy living tissue on contactWaste is corrosive:

- if it is composed more than 1 % of one or more substances classified as corrosive with the designation R35, or- if it is composed more than 5 % of one or more substances classified as corrosive with the designation R34 according to regulations in the area of chemicals.

H9 – “Infectious”: substances containing viable micro-organisms or their toxins which are known or reliably believed to cause disease in man or other living organisms.

H10 – “Toxic for reproduction (teratogenic)”: substances and preparations which, if they are inhaled or ingested or if they penetrate the skin, may induce non-hereditary congenital malformations or increase their incidence.

Waste is toxic for reproduction (teratogenic) if:

- if it is composed to 0.5 % or more of a substances toxic for reproduction classified in the first or second categories of reproductive poisons with the designation R60 or R61 according to regulations in the area of chemicals or-if it is composed to 5 % or more substances toxic for reproduction classified in the third categories of reproductive poisons with the designation R62 or R613 according to regulations in the area of chemicals.

H11 – “Mutagenic”: substances and preparations if they are inhaled or ingested or if they penetrate the skin, may induce hereditary genetic defects or increase their incidence.

Waste is mutagenic if

-if it is composed to 0.1 % or more of a mutagenic substances classified in the first or second category of mutagenic substances with the designation R46 or-it is composed to 1 % or more of a mutagenic substances classified in the third category of substances with the designation R40 according to regulations in the area of chemicals.

H12 – Substances and preparation which release toxic or very toxic gases in contact with air, water or acid and the content of free sulphide and cyanide exceeds the following values: Sulphide - free 10,000 mg/kg of dry matter Cyanide - free 1,000 mg/kg of dry matter

H13 - Substances and preparation capable by any means, after disposal, of yielding another substances , e.g. a leachate, which possess one of the properties of the preceding points of this table (H1-H12)

1. Waste has the property of H13, if the values of the parameters of the waste exceedthe following values:

Mercury 20 mg/kg of dry matter 1)

Arsenic 2),3)) 5,000 mg/kg of dry matterLead 2),3) 10,000 mg/kg of dry matterCadmium 2),3) 5,000 mg/kg of dry matterPAO 100 mg/kg of dry matterPCB 100 mg/kg of dry matterPCDD/PCDF 10,000 ng TE/kg of dry matterPOX 1,000 mg/kg of dry matterTotal hydrocarbons: 20,000 mg/kg of dry matter 5)

BTX 500 mg/kg of dry matterPhenols 10,000 mg/kg of dry matter1) for solidified waste containing insoluble sulphide, the limit value is 3,000 mg/kg of dry matter2) does not apply to silicated waste

3) does not apply to stable alloys5) does not apply to asphalt and bitumen

2. Waste has the property of H13 if the values of the parameters of the leachate or, inthe case of liquid waste the content in the waste, exceed the following values:Drying residue 10,000 mg/l 1)pH value: 6-13 2)Antimony: 5 mg/lArsenic: 5 mg/lCopper: 10 mg/lBarium: 50 mg/lBeryllium: 0.5 mg/lBoron: 100 mg/lZinc: 100 mg/lCadmium: 0.5mg/lCobalt: 10 mg/lTin: 100 mg/lTotal chromium: 50 mg/lHexavalent chromium: 2 mg/lNickel: 50 mg/lTotal selenium and tellurium: 5 mg/lSilver: 5 mg/lLead: 10 mg/lThallium: 2 mg/lVanadium: 20 mg/lMercury: 0.05 mg/lAmmonium nitrate: 1,000 mg/lNitrites: 30 mg/lTotal cyanide: 20 mg/lCyanide-free: 2 mg/lSulphides: 20 mg/lFluorides: 50 mg/lTotal hydrocarbons: 100 mg/l 3), 4)

PAO: 0.05 mg/l 4)

AOX: 10 mg/lPhenols: 100 mg/l

1) value for liquid waste is 30,000 mg/l2) value for liquid waste is 2-11.53) for ground polluted by oil and waste in the extraction of crude oil the value inleachate is 5 mg/l4) centrifuged leachate

H 14 – “Ecotoxic” substances and preparations which present or may present immediate or delayed risk one or more sectors of the environment.

. Restrictions on Transboundary Movement

Amendment to the Basel ConventionThe amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1) has been implemented in Croatia. In practice the amendment to the Basel Convention (decision III/I) has been implemented by order of Article 47/1 of the Waste Act, Official Gazette, No. 178/04 where by it is prohibited to import hazardous waste.

Restrictions on export for final disposal and for recoveryCroatia restricts the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery.

Croatia restricts the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery by the orders of Articles 50 and 51. of the Waste Act, Official Gazette, No. 178/04 as follows:

Article 50(1) For the export of hazardous waste, the person doing the exporting must obtain the decision prescribed by this Act.

(2) Export referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article shall be permitted to a person registered for carrying out one of the hazardous waste management activities (hereinafter referred to as: the exporter), at the person’s request, if the following requirements are met:

1. authorisation for import is granted by the state importing the hazardous waste,

2. the exporter provides a written statement on the type, quantity, composition and origin of hazardous waste, as well as on the reasons for export,

3. a contract is concluded between the exporter and importer of hazardous waste,

4. authorisation is issued by the states through which the hazardous waste will transit on its way to the final destination or no written declaration has been issued by the transit state within 60 days from the day of receiving the notification on the intended transboundary transport of hazardous waste,

5. data is provided on the tariff number, hazardous waste key number , the mode of transport, the border crossing for export,

6. a document notifying the intended transboundary transport of waste is enclosed – Notification in accordance with the Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and Their Disposal,

7. the exporter has an appropriate insurance policy or bank guarantee for the amount necessary to cover the costs of the hazardous waste treatment without posing a risk to the environment,

8. the exporter has an appropriate insurance policy or bank guarantee for the amount necessary to cover the remediation costs in case of an accident.

. Article 51: (1) The Ministry shall decide on the request to export hazardous waste. The decision shall also determine the period for which

the decision is valid. (2) The exporter shall submit a report to the Ministry on the

exported quantities and types of hazardous waste by 31 March of the current year, for the previous year. (3) An appeal shall not be permitted against the decision referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article, but an administrative dispute may be instituted.Restrictions on import for final disposal and for recoveryCroatia prohibits the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery.

Special conditions for the import of non hazardous waste are prescribed by the orders of Articles 47. and 48. of the Waste Act, Official Gazette, No. 178/04 as follows: Article 47: (1) Import of hazardous waste shall be prohibited.(2) Import of waste for the purpose of landfilling and use for energy purposes shall be prohibited. (3) Import of non-hazardous waste that can be recovered in accordance with this Act shall be permitted..

Article 39: Import of non-hazardous shall be permitted to the person registered for import activities (hereinafter referred to as: the importer) at the person’s request, if the following requirements are met:

1. a contract is concluded between the waste importer and the person exporting waste,

2. a contract is concluded between the waste importer and the person who is performing recovery and/or treatment of waste,

3. the waste importer has a statement from the person exporting waste on the type, quantity, composition and origin of waste, as well as on the technology through which it was generated, and on the reasons for its export,

4. the waste importer has evidence that the person responsible for the recovery and/or treatment of waste has an available technological plant for treating waste which does not present any hazard to the environment (possesses a licence in accordance with Article 41 paragraph 1 of this Act).

5. the waste importer encloses a statement from the person responsible for the recovery and/or treatment of the imported waste on the type of waste that is to be produced by means of treatment or recovery of the imported waste and on the method of its disposal,

6. data is provided on the waste tariff number , the waste key number , the mode of transport and the border crossing for import.


Restrictions on transitCroatia restricts the transit of hazardous wastes and other wastes.

Article 52 of the Waste Act, Official Gazette, No. 178/04 as follows:(1) Transit of hazardous waste in the territory of the Republic of

Croatia may be performed by a person who is registered for performing the activity, under the condition that the person obtains the decision prescribed by this Act.

(2) The Ministry shall issue a decision on the transit of hazardous waste at the request of the person doing the transiting. (3) The decision referred to in paragraph 2 of this Article shall be issued if the person doing the transiting meets the requirements for the export of hazardous waste in an appropriate manner as prescribed by Article 50 of this Act..


Due to New Acts on Waste (Official Gazette, No. 151/03 and 178/04) which have been put in force after 2003 transit of non – hazardous waste is approved without any permit.


National strategies/policiesThe National strategies on waste being prepared contain the instruments for the reduction/or elimination of the amount of generated hazardous wastes and other wastes.

Legislation, regulations and guidelines Environmental Protection Act

Published in OG No.82/94, 128/99. The present Law regulates environmental protection, with a view to preserving the environment, reducing risks to human health and lives, ensuring and improving the quality of life, to the benefit of both present and future generations.. Environmental protection ensures integrated preservation of environmental quality, protection of natural communities, rational use of natural resources end energy in the environmentally soundest manner, as basic conditions for a healthy and sustainable development.

National Waste Management Strategy (OG No. 130/05)

The Strategy regulates the management of different types of waste on the territory of the RC, from its generation to final disposal, with a basic aim of achieving and maintaining of an integrated waste management system which will be organized in line with contemporary European requirements and standards. The purpose of an integrated waste management system is to maximally avoid, i.e. reduce the generation of waste, to minimize the adverse impact of waste on the environment, climate and human health, and to harmonize the entire waste management with the principles of sustainable development.The Strategy includes, in particular:

- Assessment of current sitaution in the field of waste management; - Basic objectives and measures for waste management; - Measures for the management of hazardous waste; - Guidelines for recovery and disposal of waste.

Waste Act, (OG No. 178/04) Article 5: The objectives of waste management are:

1. avoiding and reducing the generation of waste and reducing the hazardous properties of waste, particularly through:- the development of clean technologies that exploit less

natural resources,- technical development and promotion of products that do not

contribute or minimally contribute to the increase of adverse effects of waste and the risk of pollution,

- the development of appropriate methods for the disposal of hazardous substances contained in waste intended for recovery,

2. waste recovery through recycling, reuse or reclamation, or through some other procedure that allows separating secondary raw materials, or use of waste for energy purposes,3. waste disposal in the prescribed manner, 4. remediation of environment polluted by waste.

. Regualtion on Requirements for Handling Hazardous Waste (OG No. 32/98)

Ordinance on Packaging and Packaging Waste (OG No. 97/05)

Ordinance on Requirements for Handling Waste (OG No.123/97, 112/01)

Ordinance on Waste Types (OG No. 27/96)

Ordinance on the List of Legal and Natural Persons Carrying Out the Activity of Export of Non-Hazardous Waste (OG No. 1/04)

Regulation on Categories, Types and Classification of Waste with a Waste Catalogue and List of Hazardous Waste (OG No.50/05)

Economic instruments/ initiativesAn eco-labeling procedure has been established throught the Environmental Protection and Energy Efficiency Fund.

Measures taken by industries/waste generatorsCertain facilities have established HSE program and ISO 14000 System Quality Control on a voluntary basis.


National strategies/policiesThe National Waste Management Strategy contains basic objectives and measures for development of the Waste Management in Republic of Croatia..

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesThe export of waste that can be treated in the territory of the Republic of Croatia in an environmentally sound manner is in accordance with Article 4/9 of the Law on ratification of Convention on Control of Transboundary Movement of Hazardous waste and Its Disposal, Official Gazette, No. 3/94.


Disposal facilitiesInformation could be obtained from the Focal Point and Croatian Environmental Agency. The authorized facilities treat hazardous wastes generated in the territory of Croatia.Address of Croatian Environmental Agency is Trg marsala Tita 8, 10000 Zagreb, tel.: +385 1 4886 840, fax: +385 1 4886 850


No agreements.


Information could be obtained from the Focal Point and Croatian Environmental Agency.



tons)Generation Amount of hazardous wastes generated under Art. 1(1)a

(Annex I: Y1-Y45) of BC48,141

Amount of hazardous wastes generated under Art. 1(1)b of BC No data

Total amount of hazardous wastes generated 48,141Amount of other wastes generated (Annex II: Y46-Y47) Not reported





Cuba




Center for Environmental Inspection and ControlMinistry of Science, Technology and Environment, Calle 28 # 502 entre 5ta y 7maMunicipio Playa, 11300 Ciudad de la HabanaCubaTelephone:Telefax: (537) 202 70 30 or 204 26 76E-Mail: [email protected] or [email protected]:

International Cooperation DepartmentMinistry of Science, Technology and Environment, Capitolio NacionalPrado y Teniente Rey10200 Ciudad de la HabanaCubaTelephone: (53 7) 57 06 06Telefax: (53 7) 866 80 54 or 867 06 06E-Mail: [email protected] or [email protected]:

National Definition

There is no national definition of waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste in Cuba.

There is no national definition of hazardous waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste in Cuba.


In Cuba there are no wastes other than those pursuant to Art. 1 (1)a and/or Art. 1 (1)b of the Basel Convention that require special consideration when subjected to transboundary movement.


Amendment to the Basel ConventionThe amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1) has not been implemented in Cuba.

Restrictions on export for final disposal and for recoveryCuba has no restrictions on the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery.

Restrictions on import for final disposal



Cuba restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal.

Resolution 87/99 from Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment.

The restriction covers all hazardous wastes and all countries.

In Cuba there is a ban on the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal.

Restrictions on import for recoveryCuba has no restrictions on the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery.

Restrictions on transitCuba restricts the transit of hazardous wastes and other wastes.

Resolution 87/99 from Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment.

The restriction covers all hazardous wastes and all countries.

This restriction establishes the need for a license and financial guarantee to cover the movement.


National strategies/policiesPromoting the use of cleaner productions.

Measures taken by industries/waste generatorsRecovering and recycling.

OthersNew industries are using technologies which are reducing pollution and some technological changes in older industries are being made in order to reduce waste generation.


None.


Disposal facilities- Factory of Lead-Acid Batteries, Manzanillo City, Province of

Granma; Specially Engineered Landfill to dispose the waste lead-acid batteries from the Factory; D5

- Asbestos-Cement Plant in Santiago de Cuba; Specially Engineered Landfill to dispose the waste of asbestos from the Factory; D5

- Waste Oils (Y8); We are using waste oils as fuel substitute in rotary kilns in Cement Plants; R1

The facilities have the environmental consent.



No agreements.


- Centro de Inspección y Control Ambiental- Centro de Gestión Ambiental- Consultoría CESIGMA- Consultoría GEMA



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624,075

Amount of hazardous wastes generated under Art. 1(1)b of BCTotal amount of hazardous wastes generated 624,075Amount of other wastes generated (Annex II: Y46-Y47) 3,138,000





Cyprus




Environment ServiceMinistry of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environment, Tagmatarchou Pouliou 17Ag. Andreas, Nicosia 1411CyprusTelephone: (357 2) 30 38 70/83Telefax: (357 2) 77 49 45E-Mail: [email protected]:

Environment ServiceMinistry of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environment, Tagmatarchou Pouliou 17Ag. Andreas, Nicosia 1411CyprusTelephone: (357 2) 30 38 70/83Telefax: (357 2) 77 49 45E-Mail: [email protected] Website:

National Definition

National definition of waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Cyprus. The House of Representative passed the new Law on Solid and Hazardous Waste Management on December 12, 2002. Within the new Law there is a definition of waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste and it is in accordance with the provisions of the Basel Convention.

National definition of hazardous waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Cyprus. The House of Representative passed the new Law on Solid and Hazardous Waste Management on December 12, 2002. Within the new Law there is a definition of hazardous waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste and it is in accordance with the provisions of the Basel Convention.


In Cyprus there are no wastes other than those pursuant to Art. 1 (1)a and/or Art. 1 (1)b of the Basel Convention that require special consideration when subjected to transboundary movement.


Amendment to the Basel ConventionThe amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1) has been implemented in Cyprus. A Law ratifying the amendment of the Basel Convention has been passed on 14.4.2000 (No. 12(III)/2000).

Restrictions on export for final disposal and for recoveryCyprus restricts the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery.

Law on the Management of Solid and Hazardous Waste (December 12, 2002). A Law ratifying the amendment of the Basel Convention has been passed on 14.4.2000 (No. 12(III)/2000). E.U legislation has been adopted concerning the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery.

Restrictions on import for final disposalCyprus restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal.

Law on the Management of Solid and Hazardous Waste (December 12, 2002). A Law ratifying the amendment of the Basel Convention has been passed on 14.4.2000 (No. 12(III)/2000).

Cyprus follows all the provisions of the Basel convention regarding the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes. Nevertheless, import of hazardous wastes for final disposal is not permitted, as there are no facilities for this purpose.

Restrictions on import for recoveryCyprus restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery.

Law on the Management of Solid and Hazardous Waste (December 12, 2002). A Law ratifying the amendment of the Basel Convention has been passed on 14.4.2000 (No. 12(III)/2000).

Cyprus follows all the provisions of the Basel convention regarding the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes. As far as the import of wastes for purposes other than disposal (e.g. recycling, recovery) is concerned, these are examined on a case- by- case basis. Permits are issued only for “green wastes”.

Restrictions on transitCyprus restricts the transit of hazardous wastes and other wastes.

Law on the Management of Solid and Hazardous Waste (December 12, 2002). A Law ratifying the amendment of the Basel Convention has been passed on 14.4.2000 (No. 12(III)/2000).Cyprus follows the provisions of the Basel convention regarding transit

issues. In order for a permit to be granted, a copy of the Notification Document appropriately stamped by the Competent Authority of the Import Country is required, as well as detailed information on the date of arrival and departure and the name of the ship.


National strategies/policiesA National Strategy for the Management of Wastes has been prepared, taking into consideration all the necessary measures for the reduction of the generation of wastes, as provided in the relevant E.U. legislation. The National Strategy for the Management sets the basic principle of the waste hierarchy “Generation of waste shall be avoided whenever possible, wastes shall be recovered/ recycled whenever possible and wastes shall be disposed of in an environmentally compatible way".

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesIn accordance with the E.U and national legislation the environmental standards and the criteria to reduce and eliminate generation of hazardous wastes and other wastes are in elaboration.

Economic instruments/ initiativesActions have been made to the Ministry of Finance using economic instruments to encourage environmentally friendly activities or discourage polluting activities.

Measures taken by industries/waste generatorsEconomic and consumer pressures have moved industry to introduce methods of waste reduction on a voluntary basis. Some of the initiatives that are in place include: total Quality Management programs such as ISO standards. These programs improve the overall operations of businesses and as a partial result of these efforts; a net reduction in wastes is achieved.


National strategies/policiesA Study for the Management of Hazardous Wastes has been prepared (October 2002), taking into consideration all the necessary measures for the reduction of the amount hazardous wastes and other wastes, as provided in the relevant E.U legislation.

The Law on the Management of Solid and Hazardous Waste (December 12, 2002) allows the Government to take measures to prevent or reduce production of hazardous waste and others wastes by encouraging cleaner technologies and technologies needing less natural resources and developing appropriate techniques for elimination of dangerous substances in wastes.

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesIn accordance with the E.U. and national legislation the environmental standards and the criteria to reduce the amount of hazardous wastes and other wastes are in elaboration.

Economic instruments/ initiativesActions have been made to the Ministry of Finance using economic instruments to encourage environmentally friendly activities or discourage polluting activities.

Measures taken by industries/waste generatorsEconomic and consumer pressures have moved industry to introduce methods of waste reduction on a voluntary basis. Some of the initiatives that are in place include: total Quality Management programs such as ISO standards. These programs improve the overall operations of businesses and as a partial result of these efforts; a net reduction in wastes is achieved.


Disposal facilitiesCentral Wastewater Treatment Plant at Vathia Gonia; A central treatment plant treats liquid hazardous wastes produced by a number of small industrial units; D5

Further information could be obtained from the Focal Point.



No agreements.


Information could be obtained from the Focal Point.



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Czech Republic

Status of Ratifications:Party to the Basel Convention: 30.09.1993 (d)Amendment to the Basel Convention: 28.02.00 (A)Basel protocol on Liability and Compensation: -



Waste Management DepartmentMinistry of the Environment, Vrsovicka 65100 10 Praha 10Czech RepublicTelephone: (420 2) 67 12 22 83/25 76Telefax: (420 2) 67 31 15 45E-Mail: [email protected] or [email protected]:

Waste Management DepartmentMinistry of the Environment, Vrsovicka 65100 10 Praha 10Czech RepublicTelephone: (420 2) 67 12 22 83/25 76Telefax: (420 2) 67 31 15 45E-Mail: [email protected] or [email protected]:

National Definition

National definition of waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Czech Republic. Act on Waste No. 185/2001 Coll., as amended. Waste means any movable thing in the categories set out in Annex 1 to the Act, which a person discards or intends or is required to discard. Annex 1 to the Act is identical with Annex I of Council Directive 75/442/EEC on waste, as amended.

National definition of hazardous waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Czech Republic. Act on Waste No. 185/2001 Coll., as amended, Decree of the Ministry of the Environment No. 381/2001 Coll., as amended.Hazardous waste means waste featured on the List of hazardous waste and any other waste displaying one or more hazardous characteristics. List of hazardous wastes and of hazardous characteristics corresponds to Commission Decision 2000/532/EC, as amended and Council Directive 91/689/EEC, as amended.The above-mentioned definition is used for the purposes of implementing the Basel Convention amendment (ban on export for recovery to countries to which the OECD Decision does not apply). The control procedures for other transboundary movements of waste are not based on the definition of hazardous waste, but on a specific waste listing system established by Council Regulation (EEC) No 259/93 on the supervision and control of shipments of waste within, into and out of



the European Community, as amended.

Czech Republic regulates/controls additional wastes as hazardous that are not included in Art. 1 (1)a of the Basel Convention and would be controlled for the purpose of transboundary movements pursuant to Art. 1 (1)b.

Czech Republic regulates/controls additional wastes pursuant to Article 1(1)b. The wastes in question are listed in the Decree of the Ministry of Environment No. 381/2001 Coll., as amended. However, due to structural differences between the hazardous waste list and Annex I of the Basel Convention it is not possible to specify in detail which of these wastes are additional to Annex I. These additional wastes contain, for example, the following constituents which render wastes hazardous: compounds of cobalt, vanadium, nickel, silver, tin and barium, alkaline and alkaline earth metals (lithium, sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium in uncombined form), aromatic compounds, polycyclic and heterocyclic organic compounds, inorganic sulphides, peroxides, chlorates, perchlorates, creosotes, isocyanates and thiocyanates.

Czech Republic requires special consideration for the following waste(s) when subjected to transboundary movement: All exports of wastes for final disposal (both hazardous and non-hazardous) are controlled. All imports of wastes (both hazardous and non-hazardous) for final disposal are prohibited. Several items of wastes listed in Annex III of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 259/93 (e.g. used blasting grit, surfactants, liquid pig manure, sewage sludge) are controlled for the purpose of transboundary movements for recovery although they are normally not hazardous. Wastes destined for recovery operations that are not listed in Annexes II, III or IV of Council Regulation (EEC) No 259/93 (both hazardous or non-hazardous) are subject to hazardous waste controls. Transboundary movements of wastes listed in Annex II of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 259/93 (normally non-hazardous) destined for recovery in countries to which the OECD Council Decision C(92)39/FINAL does not apply are also controlled depending on request of importing country concerned.


Amendment to the Basel ConventionThe amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1) has been implemented in Czech Republic.

Restrictions on export for final disposalCzech Republic restricts the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal.

Council Regulation (EEC) No 259/93 on the supervision and control of shipments of waste within, into and out of the European Community, as amended.

All exports of wastes (both hazardous and non-hazardous) for final

disposal are prohibited except those to EU Member countries and EFTA Countries, which are also Parties to the Basel Convention.

Restrictions on export for recoveryCzech Republic restricts the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery.


All exports of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery are prohibited to countries to which the OECD Council Decision C(92)39/FINAL does not apply. The wastes in question are listed in Annex V to Council Regulation (EEC) No 259/93, as amended.

Restrictions on import for final disposalCzech Republic restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal. Act on Waste No. 185/2001 Coll., as last amended by Act No. 188/2004 Coll. (in force from 1 May 2004).

All imports of waste (both hazardous and non-hazardous) for final disposal are prohibited.

Restrictions on import for recoveryCzech Republic restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery.


All imports of hazardous waste for recovery are prohibited except those from countries to which the OECD Council Decision C(92)39/FINAL applies and countries, which are Parties to the Basel Convention or with which the Czech Republic has concluded agreements or arrangements in accordance with Article 11 of the Basel Convention.

Restrictions on transitCzech Republic restricts the transit of hazardous wastes and other wastes.



National strategies/policiesState Environmental Policy (2004-2010); National Environmental Management Programme; National Eco-labelling Programme; and National Programme of Cleaner Production.

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesAct on Waste No. 185/2001 Coll., as amended; Waste Management Plan of the Czech Republic (Government Decree No. 197/2003 Coll.); Regional Waste Management Plans; Implementation programmes for selected waste streams (hazardous wastes, biomedical and healthcare wastes, sewage sludge, end-of life vehicles, biodegradable wastes, waste electrical and electronic equipment, plastic wastes, decontamination and disposal of PCB-containing equipments, economical instruments for the support of material recovery of wastes).

Economic instruments/ initiativesFollowing programmes of the State Environmental Fund: Programme for Promotion of Best Available Techniques (BAT); Programme for Promotion of Environmental Management; Programme for Decontamination and Reclamation of Old Landfills; Programme for Promotion of Recovery and Final Disposal of Waste; and Programme for Elaboration of Waste Management Conceptions. Programme of the Czech Moravian Guarantee and Development Bank: Promotion of EMAS in Small and Medium Enterprises. Fee for landfill of waste (basic component of fee – for depositing of waste, risk component – for depositing of hazardous waste). Financial reserve for reclamation of landfills.

Measures taken by industries/waste generatorsImplementation of cleaner production projects.Implementation of environmental management systems (EMS/EMAS).


National strategies/policiesState Environmental Policy (2004-2010); Waste Management Plan of the Czech Republic (Government Decree No. 197/2003 Coll.); Regional Waste Management Plans; Implementation programmes for selected waste streams (hazardous wastes, biomedical and healthcare wastes, sewage sludge, end-of life vehicles, biodegradable wastes, waste electrical and electronic equipment, plastic wastes, decontamination and disposal of PCB-containing equipments, economical instruments for the support of material recovery of wastes).

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesAct on Waste No. 185/2001 Coll., as amended.

Economic instruments/ initiativesFollowing programmes of the State Environmental Fund: Programme for Elaboration of Waste Management Conceptions; Programme for Promotion of Best Available Techniques (BAT); Programme for Promotion of Environmental Management; and Programme for

Promotion of Recovery and Final Disposal of Waste. Programme of the Czech Moravian Guarantee and Development Bank: Promotion of EMAS in Small and Medium Enterprises. Obligatory financial guarantee covering the costs of re-import and disposal, when a transboundary movement cannot be completed.

Measures taken by industries/waste generatorsImplementation of Cleaner production projects.Implementation of environmental management systems (EMS/EMAS).


Information could be obtained from:Statistical Environmental Yearbook of the Czech Republic, edited by the Czech Statistical Office, Ministry of Environment and Czech Environmental Institute (published annually).T.G.Masaryk Water Management Research Institute, Centre for Waste Management, Podbabská 10, CZ-16000 Prague 6.


Multilateral agreement; OECD Decision C(92)39/FINAL on the Control of Transfrontier Movements of Wastes Destined for Recovery Operations (30 March 1992); OECD Member Countries.


- Czech Cleaner Production CentreBoticska 4, CZ-12800 Prague 2 - T.G.Masaryk Water Management Research Institute, Podbabska 10,

CZ-16000 Prague - National Institute of Public Health,Srobarova 48, CZ-10042 Prague

10 - Czech Environmental Institute,Kodanska 10, CZ-10010 Prague 10



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Amount of hazardous wastes generated under Art. 1(1)a (Annex I: Y1-Y45) of BCAmount of hazardous wastes generated under Art. 1(1)b of BCTotal amount of hazardous wastes generated 1,904,000 1)

Amount of other wastes generated (Annex II: Y46-Y47) 4,639,000 2)



1) Total amounts of hazardous wastes generated consist of hazardous wastes under Art. 1 (1)a (Annex I: Y1-Y45) + hazardous wastes under Art. 1 (1)b.




Denmark

Status of Ratifications:Party to the Basel Convention: 06.02.1994 (AA)Amendment to the Basel Convention: 10.09.1997 (AA)Basel protocol on Liability and Compensation: -



Soil and Waste DivisionDanish Environmental Protection AgencyStrandgade 29, 1401 Copenhagen KDenmarkTelephone: (45) 32 66 01 00Telefax: (45) 32 66 04 79E-Mail: [email protected]:

Soil and Waste DivisionDanish Environmental Protection AgencyStrandgade 29, 1401 Copenhagen KDenmarkTelephone: (45) 32 66 01 00Telefax: (45) 32 66 04 79E-Mail: [email protected]:

National Definition

National definition of waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Denmark. According to EU directive 75/442/EEC article 1 (a): waste shall mean any substance or object in the categories set out in Annex I which the holder discards or intends or is required to discard.

National definition of hazardous waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Denmark. According to the Danish Statutory Order of Waste no 619 Hazardous waste shall mean waste featuring on the list of waste in Appendix 2 and marked as hazardous waste and which complies with the criteria mentioned in Appendices 3 and 4, as well as waste which complies with the criteria mentioned in Appendices 3 and 4.

Denmark regulates/controls additional wastes as hazardous that are not included in Art. 1 (1)a of the Basel Convention and would be controlled for the purpose of transboundary movements pursuant to Art. 1 (1)b. In Annex V in Commission Decision of 24 November 1999, Denmark – as the rest of EU- has listed hazardous waste which are subject to decision II/12 of the Convention.

Denmark requires special consideration for the following waste(s) when subjected to transboundary movement: Waste destined for final disposal.



The amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1) has been implemented in Denmark.

Restrictions on export for final disposalDenmark restricts the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal.

Article 14, 1 of Council Regulation no. 259/93: All exports of waste for final disposal shall be prohibited, except those to EFTA countries which are also parties to the Basel Convention. In part 2 of this article some specifications to the disposal in the EFTA countries which has to be fulfilled otherwise the export will be banned. In exceptional cases the export of waste for final disposal according to article 4,3(a)(ii) can be accepted.

Article 8a part 1 of Statutory Order no. 264 of 3 April 2000 on changes of the Statutory Order of import and export of waste.

Restrictions on export for recoveryDenmark restricts the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery.

Council decision 259/93 of 1 February 1993. Export of waste for recovery between OECD countries has to be notified except waste on annex II in Council decision 259/93. Export of waste on annex V in Council decision 259/93, for recovery to Basel non-Annex VII countries is banned according to article 16 in Council Regulation 259/93.

Restrictions on import for final disposalDenmark restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal. Council Regulation no 259/93 article 19 which entered into force 1 February 1993.

Article 8a part 1 of Statutory Order no. 264 of 3 April 2000 on changes of the Statutory Order of import and export of waste.

Restrictions on import for recoveryDenmark restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery.

Article 21 of the EU Waste Shipment Regulation.

Restrictions on transitDenmark restricts the transit of hazardous wastes and other wastes.

Council Regulation 259/93 articles 23 and 24.

The transit has to be notified.


National strategies/policiesThe Government’s National Waste Plan, Waste 21, sets out the overall strategy for waste management and introduces a series of initiatives for treatment of waste. As a result of Waste 21, Denmark has started the preparation of a national strategy for waste prevention.

The reduction and/or elimination of hazardous waste is not only based on a separate strategy but is also based on bans and phasing out of chemicals which is implemented through the national strategy of chemicals.

Measures taken by industries/waste generatorsEnvironmentally sound management, ISO- and EMAS- systems are widespread in industries. New initiatives are set out in the coming strategy for waste prevention.


Legislation, regulations and guidelinesNational legislation is based on Council Regulation 259/93.


Information could be obtained from Waste Base by the European Topic Center on Waste; www.etc-waste.int; and The annual Danish Waste Statistics; www.mst/homepage.dk (search for publications).


Multilateral agreement; OECD Decision C(2001)107/FINAL on the Control of Transfrontier Movements of Wastes Destined for Recovery Operations; OECD Member Countries.


- Danish EPA, Strandgade 29, 1401 Copenhagen, Denmark. Help is granted on ad hoc basis.

- Municipalities. Help is granted on ad hoc basis.



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Amount of other wastes exported 130,952

Import Amount of hazardous wastes imported 83,151 1)

Amount of other wastes imported 28

1) Clarification is pending for some of the exported and imported amounts reported by Denmark (These amounts are not included in the current table). For excluded amounts and/or endnotes refer to the master tables “Table 3: Excluded amounts (export)” and/or “Table 4: Excluded amounts (import)”; and “Table 3: End notes (export)” and/or “Table 4: End notes (import)” which is posted on the website of the Basel Convention (www.basel.int).



Dominica




The Chief Environmental Health OfficerMinistry of Health, Government HeadquartersKennedy Avenue, RoseauCommonwealth of DominicaTelephone: (1 767) 448 24 01 Ext. 3467Telefax: (1 767) 448 60 86E-Mail: [email protected]:

Head of the Environmental Coordinating UnitMinistry of Agriculture and the EnvironmentRoseau Fisheries Complex BuildingDame Mary Eugenia Charles BoulevardRoseauCommonwealth of DominicaTelephone: (1 767) 448 24 01 ext. 3456Telefax: (1 767) 448 45 77E-Mail: [email protected]:

National Definition

National definition of waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Dominica. “Waste” is defined by the Solid Waste Management Act, 2002.

National definition of hazardous waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Dominica. “Hazardous waste” is defined by the Solid Waste Management Act, 2002, schedule containing Annex I and III of the Basel Convention.


In Dominica there are no wastes other than those pursuant to Art. 1 (1)a and/or Art. 1 (1)b of the Basel Convention that require special consideration when subjected to transboundary movement.


Amendment to the Basel ConventionThe amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1) has been implemented in Dominica.

Restrictions on export for final disposalDominica restricts the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for



final disposal.

Solid Waste Management Act, 2002 and Marine Pollution Act 2002.

Permit must be obtained in writing from Marine Administrator who in consultation with the Chief Environmental Health Officer refuse permission or issue permit for the transboundary movement of waste.

Restrictions on export for recoveryDominica has no restrictions on the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery.

Restrictions on import for final disposal and for recoveryDominica restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery.

Solid Waste Management Act, 2002 and Marine Pollution Management Act 2002.

Restrictions on transitDominica restricts the transit of hazardous wastes and other wastes. Solid Waste Management Act, 2002.


National strategies/policiesIntroduction of organic farming. Restriction on the importation of pesticides and other chemicals through a licensing regime. Substitution of more hazardous chemicals with less hazardous ones.

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesSolid Waste Management Act (2000), Environmental Health Services Act (1998), Litter Act (1990), Pesticides Control Act (1974), Water and Sewerage Act (1989), Marine Pollution Management Act (2002).

Economic instruments/ initiativesEnvironmental Levy.

Measures taken by industries/waste generatorsBulk storage of used oil by electric power generating company and other large generators for shipment to refining facility.


None.

Disposal/Recovery


Facilities All solid waste including hazardous waste is disposed of at landfill without gas and leachate treatment facilities. No separation of waste exists.


No agreements.





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Dominican Republic




Directora de Calidad Ambiental de la Subsecretaría de Estado de Gestión AmbientalSecretaría de Estado de Medio Ambiente y Recursos NaturalesEdificio Oficinas Gubernamentales, Edificio B, 1er piso, Av. México esq. Dr. DelgadoSanto DomingoRepública DominicanaTelephone: (1 809) 472 06 26Telefax: (1 809) 472 06 31E-Mail: [email protected]:

Subsecretario de Gestión AmbientalSecretaría de Estado de Medio Ambiente y Recursos NaturalesEdificio Oficinas Gubernamentales, Edificio B, 1er pisoAv. México esq. Dr. DelgadoSanto DomingoRepública DominicanaTelephone: (1 809) 688 88 86Telefax: (1 809) 221 86 98E-Mail: [email protected]:

National Definition

There is no national definition of waste and hazardous waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste in Dominican Republic.


In Dominican Republic there are no wastes other than those pursuant to Art. 1 (1)a and/or Art. 1 (1)b of the Basel Convention that require special consideration when subjected to transboundary movement.


Amendment to the Basel ConventionThe amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1) has been implemented in Dominican Republic.

Restrictions on export for final disposal and for recoveryDominican Republic has no restrictions on the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery.

Restrictions on import for final disposalDominican Republic restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other

wastes for final disposal.

Article 100 of the National Environmental Law 64-00 prohibits import of any kind of Hazardous wastes.

Restrictions on import for recoveryDominican Republic restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery.

Article 100 of the National Environmental Law 64-00 prohibits import of any kind of Hazardous wastes.

The restriction covers any kind of hazardous waste, in all the territory of the Dominican Republic.

The law 64-00 states in art.100 that the list of wastes to be controlled are those which are in the international conventions, in this case it is as in the Basel Convention.

Restrictions on transitDominican Republic restricts the transit of hazardous wastes and other wastes.

Law 4201 of the Secretary of Public Health prohibits transit and disposal of medicinal wastes through the country.


National strategies/policiesThe Subsecretariat of Environmental Management is the institution responsible for imposing penalties on companies that generate wastes and do not manage them in an environmentally sound manner.

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesThe existing legislation is Act 64-00 (General Act on the Environment and Natural Resources). Regulations have been established for the more specific management of wastes.

Measures taken by industries/waste generatorsSome industries manage their own wastes (they have treatment plants), others send their wastes to another country for disposal, and others engage in publicity campaigns for the conservation of the environment.



Disposal facilitiesNo facilities available.

Recovery/recycling/re-use facilitiesBacterías Cometas, Zona Industrial de Haina, Santo Domingo; Recycle of Batteries; The recycling of batteries exists, but only one company in a formal level. The majority are in an informal level.


No agreements.


- UASD Universidad Autónoma de Santo domingo. Zona Universitaria, Santo Domingo

- INDOTEC, Avenida Núñmz de Cáceres, Santo Domingo- Marina de Guerra, Avenida España, Santo Domingo- Policía Ambiental, Avenida Máximo Gómez, Santo Domingo



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Generation

Amount of hazardous wastes generated under Art. 1(1)a (Annex I: Y1-Y45) of BCAmount of hazardous wastes generated under Art. 1(1)b of BCTotal amount of hazardous wastes generated 11,824Amount of other wastes generated (Annex II: Y46-Y47) No data





Ecuador

Status of Ratifications:Party to the Basel Convention: 23.02.1993Amendment to the Basel Convention: 06.03.1998Basel protocol on Liability and Compensation: -



Subsecretaría de Calidad AmbientalMinisterio del AmbienteAv. Amazona y Eloy AlfaroEdificio MAG, 7° PisoQuitoEcuadorTelephone: (593 2) 256 34 92Telefax: (593 2) 252 32 69E-Mail: [email protected] or [email protected]: http://www.ambiente.gov.ec

Ministry of Foreign AffairesAvenida 10 de Agosto y CarrionQuitoEcuadorTelephone: (593 2) 299 32 84-5 or 299 32 00Telefax: (593 2) 299 32 73 or 299 32 74E-Mail: [email protected]: http://www.ambiente.gov.ec

National Definition

National definition of waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Ecuador.

Wastes are substances (solid, liquid, gaseous or mixtures) or objects which are disposed of, or are intended to be disposed of or are required to be disposed of by virtue of the national law in force.

National definition of hazardous waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Ecuador.

Hazardous wastes are those solid, mixed, liquid or gaseous wastes resulting from a process of production, transformation, recycling, use or consumption which contain some compounds with reactive, inflammable, corrosive, infectious or toxic characteristics that represent a risk to human health, natural resources or the environment according to existing legal provisions.

Note: this is a definition of the Regulation for prevention and control of contamination of dangerous hazardous wastes.

There are no wastes defined as, or considered to be hazardous wastes by

national legislation in accordance with Art. 1, para 1(b) of the Basel Convention.

In Ecuador there are no wastes other than those pursuant to Art. 1 (1)a and/or Art. 1 (1)b of the Basel Convention that require special consideration when subjected to transboundary movement.


Amendment to the Basel ConventionThe amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1) has been implemented in Ecuador.

The Art. 90 of Constitution of the Ecuador Republic bans the import of hazardous wastes.

Restrictions on transit and export for final disposal and for recoveryEcuador has no restrictions on the transit and export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery.

Restrictions on import for final disposal and for recoveryEcuador restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery.

The Executive Decree, Or. No. 970 of July 2, 1992; and Art. 90 of the Constitution of the Republic of Ecuador, 1998.

These regulations cover all hazardous wastes.


National strategies/policiesAction Plan for the implementation of the National Regimen for Hazardous Chemical Products; Application of regulations about clinical wastes; and Development of policies for cleaner production.

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesNational Regimen for Hazardous Chemical Products; Regulation on clinical wastes; Regulations about storage, transport and handling of dangerous chemical products; Regulations about hazardous industrial chemicals, precautionary labeling, specifications; Regulation for prevention and control of contamination of dangerous hazardous wastes;National list of chemical products controlled &severely restricted by Environmental Ministry and National List of chemical products banned in Ecuador;National Policy of solid waste; andInterinstitutional Cooperation and Coordination Committee for residue management.Measures taken by industries/waste generators

Chemical industry is implementing the Responsible Care Program; Implementation of the Cleaner Production Center in Ecuador; and Some enterprises have adopted the ISO 14000 standard.


Disposal facilities- Landfill operated by Guayaquil Municipality, Relleno Sanitario Las

Iguanas; Landfill-deposit into land; D1- Landfill operated by Cuenca Municipality-EMAC-Cuenca, Relleno

Sanitario de Pichacay-Cuenca; Landfill-deposit into land (Environmental license); D1

- Landfill operated by Quito Municipality-EMASEO Quito, Relleno Sanitario El Inga; Landfill-deposit into land (Environmental license); D1

- Landfill operated by Cayambe Municipality, Relleno Sanitario Santa Rosa; Landfill-deposit into land; D1

- Landfill operated by Loja Municipality; Landfill-deposit into land; D1

Recovery/recycling/re-use facilities- Cementos Selva Alegre-Otavalo; Cement elaboration ; R1- Cementos Rocafuerte-Guayaquil; Cement elaboration ; R1- Incinerox-Quito; Dangerous waste treatment; R10- Oxidos de Plomo Cnia.-Guayaquil; Car bateries Recycling; R4


- No agreements.


- Sociedad de Lucha contra el Cáncer SOLCA, Av. Eloy Alfaro y Los Pinos. Quito. (5932) 241 9763

- Environmental Quality Subsecretary-Environmental Ministry of Ecuador, Eloy Alfaro and Amazonas Av., Building MAG, Floor 7, Quito, (5932) 256 3492

- Clean Production Center, Cámara de la Pequeña Industria, Centro de Exposiciones Quito, Piso 2, Quito

- Centro de Información Toxicológica, Hospital Eugenio Espejo, Quito- National Polytechnic University, Ladron de Guevara 253, Quito



Generation


125329

Amount of hazardous wastes generated under Art. 1(1)b of BCTotal amount of hazardous wastes generated 125329Amount of other wastes generated (Annex II: Y46-Y47) 5563424

Export Amount of hazardous wastes exported 0Amount of other wastes exported Not reported

Import Amount of hazardous wastes imported 2Amount of other wastes imported Not reported



Egypt




Dept. of Hazardous WasteEgyptian Environmental Affairs Agency30 Misr Helwan El-Zyre Rd.11728-Maadi, CairoEgypttel.: (202) 525-6452fax: (202) 525-6475/90/83e-mail.: [email protected] or [email protected]: http://www.eeaa.gov.eg


Head of Hazardous Waste DepartmentEgyptian Environmental Affairs AgencyMinistry of State for Environmental Affairs30 Misr Helwan Rd11728 Maadi, CairoEgyptTelephone: (202) 525 64 52Telefax: (202) 526 05 88 or 525 64 90E-Mail: [email protected]:

National Definition

National definition of hazardous waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Egypt. The National definition of hazardous waste as mentioned in Paragraph 19, article 1, Chapter1, of the national environment law number 4 for the year 1994:Hazardous Waste: Waste of activities and processes or its ashes which retain the properties of hazardous substances and have no subsequent original or alternative uses, like clinical waste from medical treatments or the waste resulting from the manufacture of any pharmaceutical products, drugs, organic solvents, printing fluid, dyes and painting materials.


In Egypt there are no wastes other than those pursuant to Art. 1 (1)a and/or Art. 1 (1)b of the Basel Convention that require special consideration when subjected to transboundary movement.



The amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1) has been implemented in Egypt.

Restrictions on export for final disposal and for recoveryEgypt restricts the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery.

Export of hazardous waste from Egypt to any country for final disposal and recovery is not forbidden but regulated in accordance to the Basel Convention provisions.

Export only to countries which have the technical capacity for environmental sound disposal of hazardous wastes, and under the provisions of Basel Convention.

Restrictions on import for final disposal and for recoveryEgypt restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery.

Importation of HW and other wastes for final disposal and recovery is prohibited in accordance to Egyptian Environmental Law No. 4/1994 and its Executive Regulations.

The restriction covers all countries/regions and all types of hazardous wastes and other wastes.

Restrictions on transitEgypt restricts the transit of hazardous wastes and other wastes.

Prior permit from the competent authority and the Suez Canal authority should be required according to Egyptian environmental law No. 4/1994 and its Executive Regulations.

The restriction covers all countries/regions and all types of hazardous wastes and other wastes.

In addition to the Basel Convention provisions, it is prohibited, without a prior permit from the Maritime Transport Authority or the Suez Canal Authority, to allow the passage of ships carrying hazardous wastes, in the Territorial Sea or the Exclusive Economic Zone of the Arab Republic of Egypt, provided the National Focal Point is notified.


National strategies/policies(1) Strategies related to the hazardous waste management have been adopted: National Strategy for Waste Management; National Strategy for Cleaner Production; and National Environmental Action Plan 2002-2017. (2) Policies adopted for hazardous waste generators include: Reduction of hazardous waste at source; Identification of hazardous waste; Safe on-site storage hazardous waste; Labeling of hazardous waste; Reporting on generation of hazardous waste; and On-site

treatment of hazardous waste. (3) National plan for Implementation of Stockholm convention. (4) Industrial pollution prevention program.(5) Inventories for obsolete chemical and pesticides.

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesEgyptian Environmental Law No. 4/1994 and its Executive Regulations present the overall legal framework for hazardous waste management, in addition to laws 93/1961 and 48/198; and the Egyptian Environment Affairs Agency has adopted recently some guidelines for managing the overall hazardous waste management system in addition to that adopted by the Basel Convention, these guidelines covers: transportation, on-site interim storage, identification & characterization, permitting system, recycle and final disposal.

Economic instruments/ initiativesFinancial plan for minimization activities; Economic tools, (discharge fees, tax exemption); and Cost/benefit analysis.

Measures taken by industries/waste generatorsEstablishing a national program for modernization of the Egyptian industry; National strategy for cleaner production; and Establishing of the National center for cleaner production.

OthersEnhancing partnership with the private sector; increase capacity building programs; and involvement of NGO's in hazardous waste management.




Disposal facilities- Operate secure landfill for industrial inorganic hazardous wastes in

Alexandria governorate; physical-chemical treatment, evaporation bonds, landfill; D1

- Secure landfill for special waste resulting from a chemical plant in Alexandria area (contaminated soil) has been established and full occupied; Secure landfill for mercury contaminated soil; D1

- In preparation for some cells in Cairo area for inorganic non degradable industrial hazardous waste; D

- Final disposal of Health Care Waste (Cairo and other governorates); Incineration; D10

- Co-processing of hazardous waste in cement kiln; Incineration; D10

Recovery/recycling/re-use facilities- Recycling of used oils; Recycling of used oils; R9- Recycling of Lead from Lead-Acid Batteries; Smelting; R4

- Incineration of Organic solvent in cement kiln; Use as alternative

fuel; R1


No agreements.


- BCRC, Cairo- Universities & Research Institutes- Customs- Suez Canal Authority- Maritime Authority




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325,000






Estonia




Commission on import, export and transit of controlled wasteMinistry of the Environment, Narva mnt 7a15172 TallinnEstoniaTelephone: (372) 626 28 60/6Telefax: (372) 626 28 01E-Mail: [email protected] or [email protected]:

Commission on import, export and transit of controlled wasteMinistry of the EnvironmentNarva mnt 7a, 15172 TallinnEstoniaTelephone: (372) 626 28 60/6Telefax: (372) 626 28 01E-Mail: [email protected] or [email protected]:

National Definition

National definition of waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Estonia. Waste shall mean any movable which the holder has discarded or intends or is required to discard.

National definition of hazardous waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Estonia. Hazardous waste is defined by § 6 and 8 of the Waste Act (2004).§ 6. Hazardous waste“Hazardous waste” means waste which due to at least one of the hazardous properties set out in § 8 of this Act may cause a hazard to health, property or the environment.§ 8. Hazardous properties of wasteThe hazardous properties on the basis of which waste is considered hazardous are similar to the hazardous properties of:1) H1 – explosive substances and preparations which may explode under the effect of flame or which are more sensitive to shocks or friction than dinitrobenzene;2) H2 – oxidising substances and preparations which exhibit highly exothermic reactions when in contact with other substances, particularly flammable substances;3) H3-A – highly flammable liquid substances and preparations having a flash point below 21o C (including extremely flammable liquids), or

substances and preparations which may become hot and finally catch fire in contact with air at ambient temperature without any application of energy, or solid substances and preparations which may readily catch fire after brief contact with a source of ignition and which continue to burn or to be consumed after removal of the source of ignition, or gaseous substances and preparations which are flammable in air at normal pressure, or substances and preparations which, in contact with water or damp air, evolve highly flammable gases in dangerous quantities;4) H3-B – flammable liquid substances and preparations having a flash point equal to or greater than 21o C and less than or equal to 55o C;5) H4 – irritant non-corrosive substances and preparations which, through immediate, prolonged or repeated contact with the skin or mucous membranes, may cause inflammation;6) H5 – harmful substances and preparations which, if inhaled or ingested or if they penetrate the skin, may involve health risks;7) H6 – toxic substances and preparations which, if inhaled or ingested or if they penetrate the skin, may involve serious, acute or chronic health risks or death;8) H7 – carcinogenic substances and preparations which, if inhaled or ingested or if they penetrate the skin, may induce cancer or increase its incidence;9) H8 – corrosive substances and preparations which may destroy living tissue on contact;10) H9 – infectious substances containing micro-organisms or their toxins which are known or reliably believed to cause disease in man or other living organisms;11) H10 – teratogenic substances and preparations and substances and preparations toxic for reproduction which, if inhaled or ingested or if they penetrate the skin, may induce non-hereditary congenital malformations or increase their incidence;12) H11 – mutagenic substances and preparations which, if inhaled or ingested or if they penetrate the skin, may induce hereditary genetic defects or increase their incidence;13) H12 – substances and preparations which release toxic or very toxic gases in contact with water, air or an acid;14) H13 – substances and preparations capable by any means, after disposal, of yielding another substance, e.g. a leachate, which possesses any of the properties listed in clauses 1) -13) of this section;15) H14 – substances and preparations which are ecotoxic or dangerous for the environment and present or may present immediate or delayed risks for one or more sectors of the environment.

Estonia regulates/controls additional wastes as hazardous that are not included in Art. 1 (1)a of the Basel Convention and would be controlled for the purpose of transboundary movements pursuant to Art. 1 (1)b. The list of hazardous waste is defined in the EU by the Directive on Hazardous Waste (91/689/EEC) and Commission Decision 2000/532/EC on a list of wastes.

The national definition of hazardous waste covers wastes other than those listed in Annexes I, II and VIII of the Basel Convention. A list of such wastes is posted on the Basel Convention's website (www.basel.int).

In Estonia there are no wastes other than those pursuant to Art. 1 (1)a and/or Art. 1 (1)b of the Basel Convention that require special consideration when subjected to transboundary movement.


Amendment to the Basel ConventionThe amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1) has been implemented in Estonia.

Restrictions on transit and export and import for final disposal and for recoveryEstonia has no restrictions on the transit and export and import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery.


National strategies/policiesThe environmental policy of the Estonian government has been provided by the National Environmental Strategy (1997) and the National Environmental Action Plan (NEAP: 1998), which also set guidelines for legal development.National Waste Management Plan (2002).

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesWaste act, Packaging Act, etc.


National strategies/policiesIn accordance with the integrated waste management approach, the National Environment Strategy establishes the internationally accepted list of priorities for improving the waste management system. The hierarchy also forms the principal basis for the whole set of legislative documents in the field of waste management:1. Prevention of waste generation;2. Minimization of waste amounts and hazards;3. Waste recovery: direct re-use- recycling of waste material; biological recovery (e.g. Composting); and energy recovery(e.g. incineration); and4.Safe disposal of non-recoverable waste.

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesWaste act, Packaging Act, etc.



Others

None.


Disposal facilities- AS EcoproRävala 8, 10143 Tallinn Estonia; Handling of hazardous

waste; D2,D5,D8,D9,D13,D14,D15- OÜ OJ JäätmekeskusRaba 23a, 80041 Pärnu Estonia; Handling of

hazardous waste; D14,D15- AS VaaniaKomeedi 5, 10122 Tallinn Estonia; Handling of hazardous

waste; D14,D15- AS Väätsa PrügilaRoovere, Järva County; Handling of hazardous

waste; D1- AS Saarte LiinidRohu t 5, 93802 Kuressare Estonia; Handling of

hazardous waste; D9

Further information could be obtained from: http://www.keskkonnainfo.ee/english

Recovery/recycling/re-use facilities- AS Kunda Nordic Tsement Jaama 2 Kunda 44106 Estonia; Cement

kiln, in operation; R1,R5,R11- AS Eesti MetallieksportBetooni 12, 11415 Tallinn Estonia; Handling

of hazardous waste; R13- Ragn-Sells Läänemaa AsLihula mnt 20, 90510 Haapsalu Estonia;

Handling of hazardous waste; R13- OÜ OJ JäätmekeskusRaba 23a, 80041 Pärnu Estonia; Handling of

hazardous waste; R13- Reci Eesti ASRavi 19, 10138 Tallinn Estonia; Handling of hazardous

waste; R10Further information could be obtained from:http://www.keskkonnainfo.ee/english


No agreements.


Estonian Environmental Research Institute Centre, Marja 4d, 10617, Tallinn.

http://www.keskkonnainfo.ee/english



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Amount of hazardous wastes generated under Art. 1(1)a (Annex I: Y1-Y45) of BCAmount of hazardous wastes generated under Art. 1(1)b of BC 7,540,480 1)

Total amount of hazardous wastes generated 7,540,480 1)

Amount of other wastes generated (Annex II: Y46-Y47) 444,892 1)



1) By Estonian Law there is no data collection according to Y-codes. Data collected according to the European waste catalogue.



Ethiopia

Status of Ratifications:Party to the Basel Convention: 12.04.2000 (a)Amendment to the Basel Convention: 08.10.2003Basel protocol on Liability and Compensation: 08.10.2003 (a)



Environmental Protection AuthorityP.O. Box 12760Addis AbabaEthiopiatel.: (251-1) 46-4607fax: (251-1) 46-4876/4882e-mail.: [email protected]:

Deputy Director GeneralEnvironmental Protection AuthorityP.O. Box 12760, Addis AbabaEthiopiaTelephone: (251 1) 46 46 07Telefax: (251 1) 46 48 76 or 46 48 82E-Mail: [email protected] or [email protected]:

National Definition

There is no national definition of waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste in Ethiopia.

National definition of hazardous waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Ethiopia. "Hazardous Waste" means any unwanted material that is believed to be deleterious to human safety or health or the environment (Article 2 sub-article 9, Environmental Pollution Control Proclamation, Proclamation No. 300/2002).

Ethiopia regulates/controls additional wastes as hazardous that are not included in Art. 1 (1)a of the Basel Convention and would be controlled for the purpose of transboundary movements pursuant to Art. 1 (1)b. The phrase "any unwanted material" under the definition above is so broad that it includes such wastes as radioactive wastes. Besides Ethiopia is a party to the Bamako Convention which defines hazardous waste in a broad manner.

In Ethiopia there are no wastes other than those pursuant to Art. 1 (1)a and/or Art. 1 (1)b of the Basel Convention that require special consideration when subjected to transboundary movement.




The amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1) has not been implemented in Ethiopia. Ethiopia has ratified the amendment but a national law to implement it has not yet been put in place.

Restrictions on export for final disposalEthiopia restricts the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal.

Relevant legislation: Environmental Pollution Control Proclamation, Proclamation No. 300/2002; Entry into force: 3 December 2002.

Since the aforementioned proclamation is a domestic legislation, its scope of application is limited to Ethiopia. And it applies on subjects within the territorial jurisdiction of the country.

The type of waste covered is "hazardous waste"which is defined by the proclamation as -any unwanted material that is believed to be deleterious to human safety or health or the environment.

Moreover, as a Party to the Convention, Ethiopia is bound by the relevant provisions of the Convention restricting the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal.

Restrictions on export for recoveryEthiopia has no restrictions on the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery.

Restrictions on import for final disposal and for recoveryThe Environmental Policy of Ethiopia approved in 1996 strictly bans import into and transit through Ethiopia of hazardous wastes as defined in the Convention.

Restrictions on transitEthiopia restricts the transit of hazardous wastes and other wastes. The Environmental Policy of Ethiopia approved in 1996 strictly bans import into and transit through Ethiopia of hazardous wastes as defined in the Bamako Convention (Ethiopia ratified the convention in 2002).

The Environmental Pollution Control Proclamation no.300/2002 that entered into force in December 3, 2002 stipulates that anyone engaged in importation or transport of hazardous waste must first secure a permit from the Environmental Protection Authority or other competent agencies.

The Bamako convention applies on all African countries that ratified it. The type of wastes covered are those mentioned under art.3, a, b, c & d of the convention.

Since Proclamation no.300/2002 is a domestic legislation, its scope of application is limited to Ethiopia. And it applies on subjects within the

territorial jurisdiction of the country. The type of waste covered is "hazardous waste "which is defined by the proclamation as -any unwanted material that is believed to be deleterious to human safety or health or the environment.


National strategies/policiesThe Environmental Policy of Ethiopia and the Conservation Strategy of Ethiopia provide for the application of the said measures.

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesEnvironmental Pollution Control Proclamation, Proclamation No. 300/2002.Two draft regulations on persistent organic pollutants and Industrial Pollution Control and Prevention are prepared.

Economic instruments/ initiativesThese are provided for under each legal instrument, e.g. Article 3 Sub-article 4 of the Pollution Control Proclamation.

Measures taken by industries/waste generatorsCertain tanneries have installed waste treatment facilities making use of a revolving fund made available by UNIDO.Some industries have begun implementation of ISO 14001.


National strategies/policiesEnvironmental Policy of Ethiopia (1997). Conservation Strategy of Ethiopia (1997).

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesEnvironmental Pollution Control Proclamation(2002). Environmental Impact Assessment Proclamation (2002)· Some guidelines were issued on: Sustainable Industrial Zone/Estate Development; Enforcement and Compliance; Strategic Environmental Assessment; Pollution Release and Transfer Registry (PRTR); Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control (IPPC); Industrial Waste Handling, Landfill Planning and Management; Environmental Procurement; Industrial Environmental Fund; Green Rating Initiative (GRI) and Technology Selection and Transfer. Based on the general format of the Basel Convention technical guidelines a the following guidelines are issued: Technical guidelines on Households Management; Guidelines on Landfill Site Selection CriteriaGuidelines on Biomedical Wastes; Guidelines on Best Available Techniques for Tannery and Textile Industries.

Measures taken by industries/waste generatorsEnforcement of the existing legislations has not yet begun. However certain industries have put in place voluntary compliance mechanisms and are exercising good house keeping programmes. The Environmental Protection Authority has undertaken industrial auditing on 36 industries in order to help them develop Environmental Management Plan to control pollution.


Disposal facilities- Small scale Medical Waste Incinerators in some hospitals.



Multilateral agreement; Bamako Convention on the Ban of the Import into Africa and the Control of Tranboundary Movement and Management of Hazardous wastes within Africa; 2002 -





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Finland

Status of Ratifications:Party to the Basel Convention: 19.11.1991 (A)Amendment to the Basel Convention: 05.09.1996 (A)Basel protocol on Liability and Compensation: -



The Finnish Environment InstituteP.O. Box 140, FIN-00251 HelsinkiFinlandTelephone: (358 9) 40 30 00Telefax: (358 9) 40 30 04 91E-Mail: [email protected]:

Ministry of the EnvironmentP.O. Box 35, FIN-00023 GovernmentFinlandTelephone: (358 9) 16 007Telefax: (358 9) 16 039 716E-Mail: [email protected] or [email protected]:

National Definition

National definition of waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Finland. According to Section 3 of the Finnish Waste Act (1072/1993) “Waste shall mean any substance or object which the holder discards, intends, or is required, to discard.” This definition is identical to the definition of waste in the Council Directive of the European Communities on waste (75/442/EEC, as amended by Council Directive 91/156/EEC).

National definition of hazardous waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Finland. According to the Waste Act (1072/1993) hazardous waste shall mean any waste which may cause particular harm to health or the environment because of its chemical or some other property. The waste definition is further defined in the Waste Decree (1390/1993). According to it, hazardous waste shall mean any waste listed in Annexes 2 (classes of hazardous wastes, 40 items) and 3 (substances according to which wastes are classified hazardous, C-list, 51 items) of the Decree if they are referred to as hazardous waste in the list of the most common waste and hazardous wastes (Ministry of the Environment Decree 1129/2001). The Annexes 2-4 of the Waste Decree are in accordance with the Annexes I, II and III of the Council Directive of the European Communities on hazardous waste (91/689/EEC), respectively, and the above-mentioned list of wastes and hazardous wastes is based on the respective EC legislation.Finland regulates/controls additional wastes as hazardous that are not


included in Art. 1 (1)a of the Basel Convention and would be controlled for the purpose of transboundary movements pursuant to Art. 1 (1)b. Additional wastes may contain, for example, the following constituents, which potentially render wastes hazardous: certain metal compounds (like cobalt, nickel, silver, vanadium, tin), certain alkaline or alkaline earth metals (lithium, potassium, calcium, magnesium in uncombined form), aromatic compounds, polycyclic and heterocyclic organic compounds, inorganic sulphides, peroxides, chlorates, perchlorate, creosotes, isocyanates or thiocyanates.Due to some structural differences between the hazardous waste list and the Basel Convention Annexes it is not always possible to specify in full detail which of these wastes are additional to the Annexes.The national definition of hazardous waste covers wastes other than those listed in Annexes I, II and VIII of the Basel Convention. A list of such wastes is posted on the Basel Convention's website (www.basel.int).

Finland requires special consideration for the following waste(s) when subjected to transboundary movement: The wastes subject to control procedures when moved transboundary are defined by the Council Regulation (EEC) on the supervision and control of shipments of waste within, into and out of the European Community (259/93), and the regulations issued on the basis of the said regulation. According to the said Regulation, all shipments of waste intended for final disposal (D-operations) are subject to control procedures. For wastes that are intended for recycling or recovery (R-operations) within the OECD area all other wastes except those listed in Annex II of Council Regulation 259/93 are subject to control when moved transboundary. Annex II of Council Regulation 259/93 is identical to the OECD Green list of wastes. When waste is shipped to non-OECD countries (i.e. countries to which the OECD Council Decision C(92)39 does not apply) there are also some additional control procedures for non-hazardous, Green listed wastes. These control procedures vary depending on the request by the importing country concerned.


Amendment to the Basel ConventionThe amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1) has been implemented in Finland. The Decision has been in force since 1 October 1995.

Restrictions on export for final disposalFinland restricts the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal.

Council Regulation (EEC) on the supervision and control of shipments of waste within, into and out of the European Community (259/93). The regulation came into force in Finland on 1 January 1995.

According to the Council Regulation (EEC) 259/93, all exports of waste for final disposal outside the European Community are prohibited except

to those EFTA countries that are also parties to the Basel Convention. The export ban for final disposal covers both hazardous and non-hazardous wastes.

Restrictions on export for recoveryFinland restricts the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery.

Council Regulation (EEC) on the supervision and control of shipments of waste within, into and out of the European Community No. 259/93, as amended by 120/97. It came into force in January 1997. Wastes covered by the export ban are listed in Annex V of the Council Regulation. Basel Annexes VIII and IX were included in Annex V from 10 November 1998 (Council Regulation 2408/98). Annex V has been last amended by Commission Regulation 2557/2001.

The export ban (with slight differences in scope) has been in force in Finland from 1 October 1995.

The legislation prohibits all exports of waste listed in Annex V of the Council Regulation 259/93 from Finland for recovery to “non-OECD countries” (i.e. countries to which the OECD Council Decision C(92)39 does not apply). Annex V contains wastes listed in Annex VIII of the Basel Convention, wastes included in the OECD Amber and Red waste lists (excluding certain non-hazardous wastes) as well as wastes defined as hazardous in the European Community legislation.

Restrictions on import for final disposalFinland restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal.

Government Decision on the Part of the National Waste Plan concerning Transfrontier Waste Movements (495/1998). It came into force on 1 August 1998.

According to Section 6 of Government Decision 495/1998, imports of all wastes to disposal operations D2, D3, D4, D6, D7 and D11 are totally prohibited. Imports of all wastes to disposal operations D1, D5, D10, D8, D9 are prohibited with certain exceptions. These restrictions concern both hazardous and non-hazardous wastes.

Restrictions on transit and import for recoveryFinland has no restrictions on the transit and import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery.



The National Waste Plan Until 2005, which came into force on 1 August 1998, sets targets, among other things, for the reduction of the amounts and harmful properties of waste. The Plan presents the administrative and legal, economic and informative instruments to be used in implementation. The targets are set for and the measures geared to the years 2000 and 2005. The plan has been updated in 2002.

Regional waste management plans have been drawn out for 13 regions. The plans specify measures to be taken in the regions in order to carry out and develop the tasks provided for or regulated in or under the Waste Act. They present data on wastes and the current state of waste management, the developing targets set and measures necessary to achieve them. One of the developing targets dealt with in the plans is the minimization of generation of wastes.

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesThe Waste Act (1072/1993), which entered into force on 1 January 1994, introduces the general obligation to prevent waste generation and to reduce its quantity and harmfulness. In order to implement the general obligation, the Government may issue general regulations concerning the production and marketing of products. Such regulations have so far been issued for example on batteries and accumulators, ozone depleting substances, asbestos and impregnated wood.

The Environment Protection Act (86/2000) sets general regulations on the licensing of industrial facilities including waste disposal and recovery plants and major waste-generating industries. The Act aims at the reduction of the burden to the environment caused by various industrial operations as well as at the prevention of waste generation and reduction of their harmful effects. The Act replaced several previous regulations on facility licensing. According to the Act, the environment permit shall contain necessary regulations, among other things, in order to minimize the waste generated and diminish the harmful properties of wastes. The Act came into force on 1 March 2000.

Economic instruments/ initiativesThe Waste Tax Act (495/1996) came into force on September 1, 1996. The Act was amended in December 2002. According to the Act, from 1 January 2003 a State tax of 23 euros per tonne shall be paid on waste deposited at landfills operated by municipality or a body appointed by the municipality or a landfill which is operated primarily for the purpose of receiving waste by another party. The tax will be raised to 30 euros per tonne from 1 January 2005. Some waste types are exempt from waste tax.

Some subsidies are awarded by the government to projects aiming at environmental protection. Among waste management projects, in general, the priority is given to those projects which aim at the prevention of waste generation and the reduction of hazardousness of wastes.

Measures taken by industries/waste generatorsVarious industrial establishments and waste generators continuously develop their process technologies e.g. in order to eliminate generation of hazardous and other wastes. In recent years a number of industrial establishments have also created their own environmental management systems on voluntary basis, for example, in accordance with the European Community Eco-management and Audit Scheme (EMAS), ISO 14001 or branch-specific programmes such as ”Responsible Care” by the chemical industry. In December 2003, there were 46 EMAS-registered sites in Finland, and the number is continuously growing.

OthersWaste and hazardous waste minimisation are also promoted by: education and advisory services - it is a legal obligation for the Finnish Environmental administration (especially the Finnish Environment Institute and regional environment centres) and local authorities to provide advisory services on wastes to all interested parties (industry, commerce, households etc.). Advisory services include preparation and dissemination of information material (brochures, guidebooks, websites etc.), information campaigns, on-line advise, and training courses. Advise is given on all necessary issues related to wastes and their management but the main focus nowadays is on preventive measures. Advisory services are also provided by regional waste management organisations, private companies, producer corporations and environmental NGOs.

Ecolabelling, such as Nordic Swan Label and European Union Ecolabel, research programmes and R & D projects, such as the Environmental Cluster Research Programme co-financed by several ministries and academies which aim at seeking new ways of saving the environment and natural resources and at developing them into environmentally friendly products, production technologies and infrastructure, and various R & D projects financed by the National Technology Agency TEKES (www.tekes.fi/eng/).


Legislation, regulations and guidelinesBesides the general targets set for waste reduction and management, the National Waste Plan has a separate section on transboundary movements of wastes. This section of the plan is binding (Government Decision 495/1998). One of the aims of this Decision is to reduce the amount of transboundary movements of wastes. To achieve this goal, it sets regulations on how the principles of self-sufficiency and proximity are implemented in waste management.


There are several facilities licensed to operate on hazardous waste disposal. A detailed list of these facilities can be obtained from:Ministry of the Environment, P.O. Box 35, FIN- 00023 Government (the Focal point of the Basel Convention).


Multilateral agreement; OECD Decision C(92)39/FINAL on the Control of Transfrontier Movements of Wastes Destined for Recovery Operations (30 March 1992); OECD Member Countries; 30.03.1992 - ; Concerns shipments of wastes for recovery between OECD Member Countries.


Several universities, research institutes and private companies. It is not possible to give an exhaustive list of them. In the following list there are governmental organizations and companies partly owned by the government, as an example of the assistance available:Ministry of the Environment (focal point of the Basel Convention), Contact information: P.O. Box 35, FIN-00023 Government, tel. (358 9) 16007, fax (358 9) 1603 9716, website www.ymparisto.fi;Finnish Environment Institute: environmental research and development organization dealing, among other things, with various matters connected with wastes and their management. The Finnish Environment Institute is also the competent authority responsible for the control of transboundary movements of wastes. Contact information: Finnish Environment Institute, P.O. Box 140, FIN-00251 Helsinki, tel. (358 9) 403000, www.ymparisto.fi;Ekokem Ltd: the major hazardous waste disposal facility in Finland comprising e.g. two high-temperature incineration plants, a physical-chemical plant and a special landfill. Ekokem Ltd possesses a lot of expertise and know-how on hazardous waste management and environmentally sound technologies. Contact information: Ekokem Ltd, P.O.Box 181, FIN-11101 Riihimäki, tel (358 10) 7551 000, fax (358 10) 7551 300), web-site www.ekokem.fi; andVTT Technical Research Centre of Finland: Research institute having expertise on various sectors including environmental protection, waste management and non-waste technology. Contact information: VTT, P.O. Box 1000, FIN-02044 VTT, tel. (358 9) 4561, fax (358 9) 4567000, web-site www.vtt.fi



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Import Amount of hazardous wastes imported 15,489Amount of other wastes imported 5,657




France




Direction de la prévention des pollutions et des risquesSous-direction des produits et des déchetsMinistère de l'Ecologie et du Développement Durable, 20, avenue de Ségur75302 Paris 07 SPFranceTelephone: (33 1) 42 19 15 56Telefax: (33 1) 42 19 14 68E-Mail: [email protected](Competent Authority for Transit. France has designated the Departmental Prefectures as Competent Authority for Export and Import)website: http://www.environnement.gouv.fr

Multiple Authorities (list available from the Focal Point). There are 104 Competent Authorities for Export and Import. A complete list can be obtained from the Competent Authority for Transit or at www.environnement.gouv.fr

Direction de la prévention des pollutions et des risquesSous-direction des produits et des déchetsMinistère de l'Ecologie et du Développement Durable20, avenue de Ségur75302 Paris 07 SPFranceTelephone: (33 1) 42 19 15 56Telefax: (33 1) 42 19 14 68E-Mail:[email protected]: http://www.environnement.gouv.fr

National Definition

National definition of waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in France.

"Waste" shall mean any substance or object in the categories set out in annex I of the Directive CEE 75/442 from 15 July 1975, as modified, which the holder discards or intends or is required to discard.

National definition of hazardous waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in France.

The national definition of hazardous waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements is in accordance with EU Regulation 259/93.

France regulates/controls additional wastes as hazardous that are not included in Art. 1 (1)a of the Basel Convention and would be controlled for the purpose of transboundary movements pursuant to Art. 1 (1)b. These wastes are those included in lists amber and red, and unlisted waste of the EC regulation 259/93 which can be found at the following link :. http://europa.eu.int/eur-lex/en/consleg/pdf/1993/en_1993R0259_do_001.pdf

France requires special consideration for the following waste(s) when subjected to transboundary movement: since a circular dated January 17th 2005, we consider Y47 that are sent to salt mine to be considered as disposal operation.


Amendment to the Basel ConventionThe amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1) has been implemented in France.

It has been implemented through the EC regulation 259/93. France ratified it on November 18th 2003.

Restrictions on export for final disposalFrance has no restrictions on the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal.

France allows the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal to some countries only (EU and EFTA), in accordance with EU Regulation 259/93.

Restrictions on export for recoveryFrance has no restrictions on the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery other than the amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1).

Restrictions on transit and import for final disposal and for recoveryFrance has no restrictions on the transit and import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery.


National strategies/policiesPolicies on packaging waste, used tyres, batteries, vehicles and electric and electronic waste.

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesDecree No. 98-638 from July 20th 1998 about how to take into account the environment requirements in the design and the manufacturing of packaging; Decree No. 99-374 from May 12th 1999 about introducing batteries in the market and their disposal;DecreeNo. 2002-1563 from December 24th 2002 about the disposal of used tyres; andDecreeNo. 2003-727from August 1st 2003 about the treatment of end-of-life vehicles.

Economic instruments/ initiativesTaxes (General tax on polluting activities) on the disposal of hazardous wastes and other wastes.

Measures taken by industries/waste generatorsAgreement on the treatment of end-of-life vehicles, from March 10th 1993.

OthersNone.


National strategies/policiesEvery region must have a waste management plan for hazardous wastes; and every department must have a waste management plan for household waste.

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesEnvironment code (book 5, title 4).



OthersNone.


Information can be obtained from:ADEME (Agence de l’Environnement et de la Maitrise de l’Energie); 2 square Lafayette, BP 406, 49004, Angers Cedex. http://www.ademe.fr


- Multilateral agreement; OECD Member Countries; 01.05.1994 -; OECD Decision C(92)39/FINAL on the Control of Transfrontier Movements of Wastes Destined for Recovery Operations (30 March 1992)

- Bilateral agreement; Gabon; 02.2003 - 02.2006; Hazardous waste (PCB, lead, cadmium, asbestos and waste laboratory) for disposal


- ADEME (Agence de l’Environnement et de la Maitrise de l’Energie), 2 square Lafayette, BP 406, 49004 Angers Cedex

- INERIS, Parc Technologique Alata, BP 2, 60550 Verneuil-en-Alatte- INSA-POLDEN, BP 2132 Villeurbanne Cedex- BRGM, BP 6009, 45060 Orleans Cedex 2

The most important companies treating waste have research laboratories and also provide assistance in these fields.



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Amount of hazardous wastes generated under Art. 1(1)b of BC No dataTotal amount of hazardous wastes generated No dataAmount of other wastes generated (Annex II: Y46-Y47) 1)


Import Amount of hazardous wastes imported 1,180,337 Amount of other wastes imported 601 3)

1) Amount of municipal waste generated: 33,024,000 metric tons.2) Amount refers to Y46.3) Amount refers to Y47.



GambiaStatus of Ratifications:Party to the Basel Convention: 15.12.1997 (a)Amendment to the Basel Convention: 7.03.01 Basel protocol on Liability and Compensation: -



The Executive DirectorNational Environment Agency 5 Fitzgerald Street, PMB 48, BanjulThe GambiaTelephone: (220) 22-8056Telefax: (220) 22-9701E-Mail: [email protected]:

The Executive DirectorNational Environment Agency5 Fitzgerald Street, PMB 48Banjul, The GambiaTelephone: (220) 22-8056Telefax: (220) 22-9701E-Mail: [email protected]:

National Definition

The national definition of waste to be used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste is being prepared.The Environmental Protection, Prevention of Dumping Act of 1988 which makes provisions for the prevention of dumping of industrial wastes, defines wastes as "Any form of industrial waste product or matter, whether known to be hazardous to human health or the natural environment". However, due to technical reasons related to its implementation, this Act will be replaced upon enactment of the Waste Act referred above.

The National Environment Management Act (NEMA) 1994 defines wastes as: "Waste includes any matter, whether liquid, solid, gaseous, or radioactive, which is discharged, emitted, or deposited in the environment in such volume, composition or manner likely to adversely affect the environment".

The national definition of hazardous waste to be used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste is being prepared.Under the Waste Act that is being prepared, Hazardous Wastes Regulations are being elaborated. The definition of hazardous waste will be broader than Basel definition and will cover radio-active wastes.

Gambia is in a preparatory process to regulate/control wastes defined as, or considered to be hazardous wastes by national legislation in accordance with Art. 1, para 1(b) of the Basel Convention. These wastes are yet to be determined.


Gambia is in preparatory process of identifying wastes other than those pursuant to in Art. 1 (1)a and/or Art. 1 (1)b of the Basel Convention that require special consideration when subjected to transboundary movement. These wastes are yet to be determined.


Amendment to the Basel ConventionThe amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1) has been implemented in Gambia. Ratified by the Gambia National Assembly in April 1999. Instrument of Ratification was deposited in July 2000.

Restrictions on export for final disposal and for recoveryGambia is in a preparatory process to restrict the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery.

The Draft Waste Act is yet to be adopted.

Bearing in mind that the Gambia does not have the facilities to treat or dispose off hazardous wastes, the decision regarding the export of hazardous wastes is not to ban, but to avoid to the extent possible. The Draft Waste Act contains provisions for this.

Restrictions on import for final disposal and for recoveryGambia restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery.

The Environmental Protection, Prevention of Dumping Act (1988); Bamako Convention; Basel Ban Amendment; Draft Waste Act (to be adopted).

The restriction covers all countries/regions and all wastes for the disposal purposes. But for recovery purposes, countries/regions and wastes to be covered by this restriction are yet to be determined. Consideration will include availability of adequate facilities for recycling and recovery of the Waste Stream under question; and the geographic location of the particular country.

Restrictions on transitGambia restricts the transit of hazardous wastes and other wastes.

The Bamako Convention and Draft Waste Act (to be adopted).

Country/region and waste which be covered by this restriction are yet to be determined.


National strategies/policiesGambia Environmental Action Plan (1992); Gambia Waste Management Strategy (1997); and Environmental Quality Monitoring and Enforcement strategy (1997).

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesNational Environment Management Act (1994); Environmental Management Discharge Permit Regulations (2001); Environmental Quality Standards Regulations (1999); and Ozone Depleting Substances Regulations 2000.

Economic instruments/ initiativesMonthly Environmental Tax on all salaried workers; Environmental tax on all imported second hand items except used clothing; and National Environment Agency conducts an Annual National Environmental Award Scheme.

Measures taken by industries/waste generatorsThe Gambia Tourism Authority has embarked on a yearly award for the Most Environmentally Friendly hotel. The National Environment Agency has also embarked on a few demonstration projects to promote best practices in industry.

OthersSensitization and information campaigns under the Environmental Education and Communication Programme of the National Environment Agency; and Integration of Environmental Education in the school curricular at all levels.


National strategies/policiesNational Action Plan for Chemical Management.

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesDraft Hazardous Wastes Regulations under the Draft Waste Management Act.

Measures taken by industries/waste generatorsUse of waste oil in a Clay brick kiln and the Gambia Technical Training Institute Foundry.

OthersSensitization of all relevant institutions including, health, customs, navy, port authority, the police on issues related to transboundary movements of hazardous wastes; and enlightening these institutions or their respective rules forwarding relevant documentations related to the Basel Convention.

Disposal/Recovery


Facilities


Regional agreement; Bamako Convention on the Ban of the Import into Africa and the Control of Transboundary Movement and Management of Hazardous Wastes within Africa.


National Environment Agency.



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Georgia




Deputy Head of Waste and Chemical Substances Management DepartmentMinistry of Environment Protection and Natural Resources68 'a' Kostava Street, 0171 TbilisiGeorgiaTelephone: (995 32) 33 36 84Telefax: (995 32) 33 46 87E-Mail: [email protected]:

Deputy Head of Waste and Chemical Substances Management DepartmentMinistry of Environment Protection and Natural Resources68 'a' Kostava Street, 0171 TbilisiGeorgiaTelephone: (995 32) 33 36 84Telefax: (995 32) 33 46 87E-Mail: [email protected]:

National Definition

The national definition of waste to be used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste is being prepared.

Law of Georgia on Transit and Import of Waste into and out of the Territory of Georgia (16th of October 1997).

The national definition of hazardous waste to be used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste is being prepared.


Georgia regulates/controls additional wastes as hazardous that are not included in Art. 1 (1)a of the Basel Convention and would be controlled for the purpose of transboundary movements pursuant to Art. 1 (1)b.

In Georgia there are no wastes other than those pursuant to Art. 1 (1)a and/or Art. 1 (1)b of the Basel Convention that require special consideration when subjected to transboundary movement.



The amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1) has not been implemented in Georgia.

Restrictions on export for final disposal and for recoveryGeorgia has no restrictions on the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery.

Restrictions on transit and import for final disposal and for recoveryGeorgia restricts the transit and import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery.


Law of Georgia on Transit and Import of Waste into and out of the Territory of Georgia (16th of October 1997).Article 2.Type of Wastes, those transit and import is restricted.Restriction applies to all countries.

1. It is restricted to transit and import any kind of waste all over the territory of Georgia including (its territorial waters, air space, continental shelves, and economically mostly important zones), if the present law does not contradict it.

2. All over the territory of Georgia including (its territorial waters, air space, continental shelves, and economically mostly important zones) is restricted:a) transit and import of dangerous waste (among them toxic) and radioactive residue of the production, household, and other types of waste their utilization, neutralization, treatment, landfilling or any other purposes are restricted (including established disposal operations of Annex IV of the Basel Convention); andb) import of non - dangerous (among them non toxic) and non - radioactive residue of the production, household, and other types of waste their utilization, neutralization, treatment, landfilling or any other purposes are restricted which is envisaged in Section A of Annex IV on (Waste Disposal Operations) of "Basel Convention".

Law of Georgia on Transit and Import of Waste into and out of the Territory of Georgia (16th of October 1997). The restrictions apply to all countries.

Article 3 Type of Wastes, those transit and Import is permittedImport of non-hazardous, (among them non toxic) and non- radioactive waste all over the territory of Georgia (including its territorial waters, air space, continental shelves, and economically mostly important zones) is permitted only for the purposes of their further recovering , re-exporting or other kind of operations envisaged in “Section B” contained in Annex IV (Disposal operations) of Basel Convention. Those waste are:Scrub of ferrous and non-ferrous metals, all type of paper waste, plastics (in case

the availability of their recovery in Georgia), waste from textile, pulp processing (sawdust, shaving) and glass. These wastes according to defined waste categories of the “Green list of wastes” developed by the European counsel regulation # 259/93 of 1993, belong to:a) Category “GA” (Wastes in non-dispersible from, contained of metal and their alloys; wastes in the form of dust, powder or slag, also subjects containing hazardous wastes in liquid from does not belong to waste in non- dispersible form);b) Category “GH” (solid plastic wastes);c) Category “GI” (papers paperboard and paper product wastes);d) Category “GJ” (textile wastes);e) “GN010/ex 050200” of category “GN”f) Category “GL”(untreated cork and wood wastes); andh) Category “GE” (glass waste in non-dispersible form).


None.


None.


Disposal facilities- Lilo Reagion; Landfill (not functioned); D1- Gldani Region; Landfill; D1- IalguJi Region; Landfill; D1

Organization of public services and amenities of Capital – Tbilisi



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Germany

Status of Ratifications:Party to the Basel Convention: 21.04.1995 Amendment to the Basel Convention: 24.05.2002 (A)Basel protocol on Liability and Compensation: -



UmweltbundesamtAnlaufstelle Basler ÜbereinkommenPostfach 14 06, 06813 DessauGermanyTelephone: (+49 340) 21 03 34 59Telefax: (+49 340) 21 03 31 03E-Mail: [email protected]:(Competent Authority for Transit. Germany has designated 37 Competent Authorities for Export and Import. The list could be obtained from the Secretariat upon request.)

Federal Environmental AgencyFocal Point Basel ConventionPostfach 14 06, 06813 DessauGermanyTelephone: (+49 340) 21 03 34 59Telefax: (+49 340) 21 03 31 03E-Mail: [email protected]:

National Definition

National definition of waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Germany.

In Germany the provisions of the Council Regulation (EEC) No. 259/93 of 1 February 1993 on the supervision and control of shipments of waste within, into and out of the EC (EC Waste Movement Regulation) apply.

Concerning the definition of waste the regulation refers to the Waste Framework Directive (75/442/EEC) as amended. Article 1(a) reads: "'waste' shall mean any substance or object in the categories set out in Annex I which the holder discards or intends or is required to discard."

Annex I - Categories of waste: Q1 Production or consumption residues not otherwise specified below; Q2 Off-specification products; Q3 Products whose date for appropriate use has expired; Q4 Materials spilled, lost or having undergone other mishap, including any materials, equipment, etc., contaminated as a result of the mishap; Q5 Materials contaminated or soiled as a result of planned actions (e.g. residues from cleaning operations, packing materials, containers, etc.); Q6 Unusable parts (e.g. reject batteries, exhausted catalysts, etc.); Q7 Substances


which no longer perform satisfactorily (e.g. contaminated acids, contaminated solvents, exhausted tempering salts, etc.); Q8 Residues of industrial processes (e.g. slags, still bottoms, etc.); Q9 Residues from pollution abatement processes (e.g. scrubber sludges, baghouse dusts, spent filters, etc.); Q10 Machining/finishing residues (e.g. lathe turnings, mill scales, etc.; Q11 Residues from raw materials extraction and processing (e.g. mining residues, oil field slops, etc.); Q12 Adulterated materials (e.g. oils contaminated with PCBs, etc.); Q13 Any materials, substances or products whose use has been banned by law; Q14 Products for which the holder has no further use (e.g. agricultural, household, office, commercial and shop discards, etc.); Q15 Contaminated materials, substances or products resulting from remedial action with respect to land; Q16 Any materials, substances or products which are not contained in the above categories.

In Germany hazardous wastes are defined in accordance with the EU Directive on Hazardous Waste (91/689/EEC) as amended. Article 1(4) reads: “For the purpose of this Directive "hazardous waste" means wastes featuring on a list to be drawn up ….. on the basis of Annexes I and II to this Directive,…….These wastes must have one or more of the properties listed in Annex III. The list shall take into account the origin and composition of the waste and, where necessary, limit values of concentration…….It is noted that Annex I.B and Annex II of this EU Directive are different from Annex I and Annex III of the Basel Convention and contain additional wastes as follows:

ANNEX I.B - Wastes which contain any of the constituents listed in Annex II and having any of the properties listed in Annex III and consisting of: 19. Animal or vegetable soaps, fats, waxes; 21. Inorganic substances without metals or metal compounds; 22. Ashes and/or cinders; 23. Soil, sand, clay including dredging spoils; 24. Non-cyanidic tempering salts; 25. Metallic dust, powder; 26. Spent catalyst materials; 27. Liquids or sludges containing metals or metal compounds; 28. Residue from pollution control operations (e.g. baghouse dusts, etc.); 29. Scrubber sludges; 30. Sludges from water purification plants; 31. Decarbonization residue; 32. Ion-exchange column residue; 33. Sewage sludges, untreated or unsuitable for use in agriculture; 34. Residue from cleaning of tanks and/or equipment; 35. Contaminated equipment; 36. Contaminated containers (e.g. packaging, gas cylinders, etc.); 37. Batteries and other electrical cells; 38. Vegetable oils; 39. Materials resulting from selective waste collections from households; 40. Any other wastes.

Annex II - Wastes having as constituents: C2 Vanadium compounds; C4 Cobalt compounds; C5 Nickel compounds; C10 Silver compounds; C15 Barium compounds; C12 Tin compounds; C19 Inorganic sulphides; C22 Lithium, sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium in uncombined form; C28 Peroxides; C29 Chlorates; C30 Perchlorates; C31 Azides; C35 Infectious substances (partly covered by BC); C36 Creosotes (partly covered by BC); C37 Isocyanates; thiocyanates; C43 Aromatic

compounds; polycyclic and heterocyclic organic compounds; C44 Aliphatic amines; C45 Aromatic amine; C48 Sulphur organic compounds; C51 Other hydrocarbons and their oxygen; nitrogen and/or sulphur compounds.

It is also noted that Annex III of EU Directive 91/689/EEC is partly different from Annex III of the Basel Convention.

Through EU Decision 2000/532/EC as amended a list of waste as refer to the definition above has been established. The list has been implemented in Germany by the Waste List Ordinance which entered into force on 1 January 2001.

Wastes classified as hazardous are considered to display one or more of the properties listed in Annex III of EU Directive 91/689/EEC and, as regards H3 to H8, H10 and H11 of the said Annex, one or more of the following characteristics: - flash point ≤ 55 °C, - one or more substances classified as very toxic at a total concentration ≥ 0,1 %, - one or more substances classified as toxic at a total concentration ≥ 3 %, - one or more substances classified as harmful at a total concentration ≥ 25 %, - one or more corrosive substances classified as R35 at a total concentration ≥ 1 %, - one or more corrosive substances classified as R34 at a total concentration ≥ 5 %, - one or more irritant substances classified as R41 at a total concentration ≥ 10 %, - one or more irritant substances classified as R36, R37, R38 at a total concentration ≥ 20 %, - one substance known to be carcinogenic of category 1 or 2 at a concentration ≥ 0,1 %, - one substance known to be carcinogenic of category 3 at a concentration ≥ 1 %, - one substance toxic for reproduction of category 1 or 2 classified as R60, R61at a concentration ≥ 0,5 %, - one substance toxic for reproduction of category 3 classified as R62, R63 at a concentration ≥ 5 %, - one mutagenic substance of category 1 or 2 classified as R46 at a concentration ≥ 0,1 %, - one mutagenic substance of category 3 classified as R 40 at a concentration ≥ 1 %.

The classification as well as the R numbers refer to EU Council Directive 67/548/EEC on the approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions relating to the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous substances as amended. The concentration limits refer to those laid down in EU Council Directive 88/379/EEC on the approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the EU Member States relating to the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous preparations as amended.

Germany regulates/controls additional wastes as hazardous that are not included in Art. 1 (1)a and not listed in Annexes I, II and VIII of the Basel Convention and would be controlled for the purpose of transboundary movements pursuant to Art. 1 (1)b. According to EU-legislation waste streams containing hazardous compounds of Ba, Ni, V, Co, Ag and Sn, metallic Li, Na, K, Ca and Mg, inorganic sulphides and

organic substances like peroxides, azides, creosotes, aliphatic and aromatic amines, isocyanates; thiocyanates, chlorates, perchlorates, sulphur organic compounds, CFC and other hydrocarbons and their oxygen; nitrogen and/or sulphur compounds exhibiting a hazardous characteristic according to EU hazard criteria are hazardous wastes in EU. A detailed list of such wastes is posted on the Basel Convention's website (www.basel.int).

Germany requires special consideration for the following waste(s) when subjected to transboundary movement: In Germany the provisions of the EC Waste Movement Regulation apply, especially referring to Annexes II, III, IV and V. Wastes destined for disposal are always controlled. Wastes subject to control for transboundary movements are listed in Annexes III and IV. Wastes not subject to control, if the waste is destined for recovery, are listed in Annex II. Non-listed wastes are controlled pursuant to Article 10 of this regulation. For the export prohibition Annex V applies, which contains all wastes listed in Annexes VIII of the Basel Convention and additional wastes.

Annexes III and IV of that regulation contain all the wastes mentioned above, but also wastes which don’t exhibit intrinsic hazardous properties established in Annex III of the Basel Convention. The control of the transboundary movement of these wastes is considered as necessary for an environmentally sound waste management. Pursuant to Annex V Part 3 of the EC Waste Movement Regulation these wastes are exempted from the export prohibition. Relevant waste listed below (with Code Nr. from the Annexes in brackets, hazardous wastes always excluded): Dross, scalings and other wastes from the manufacture of iron and steel (AA010); zinc ashes and residues (AA020); copper ashes and residues (AA040); aluminium ashes and residues (AA050); ashes and residues containing other metals/metal compounds (AA070); ashes and residues (AA160); used batteries and accumulators (AA180);

slag, ash and residues not elsewhere specified or included (AB010); waste from the incineration of household waste (AB020 and as waste under Article 1(2) of the Basel Convention); non-cyanidic waste from surface treatment of metals (AB030); spent catalysts not listed in Annex II (AB080); waste hydrates of aluminium (AB090); sands used in foundry operations; (AB070)waste blasting grit (AB130); unrefined calcium compounds from flue gas desulphurization (AB150); bituminous materials (asphalt waste) (AC020); wood waste treated with other chemicals than wood preservers (AC170); shredder residues (AC190 or not listed); surface active agents (AC250); manure, faeces (AC260); sewage sludge (AC270); household waste (AD160 and as waste under Article 1(2) of the Basel Convention) sludges and rejects from the production of paper and cardboard (not listed); cable waste (not listed); soil and stones (not listed); off-specification batches (not listed); street cleaning residues (not listed);wastes from the preparation of water (not listed) and all kinds of mixed wastes (not listed).

Pursuant to Art. 3 and 14 of the same Regulation all wastes destined for operations as set out in Annex IV.A of the Basel Convention (D-operations) are also controlled.

Pursuant to Article 17(3) of this Regulation in the case of export all wastes known as subject to control in the country of destination are also controlled.

Transitional arrangements for new member states of the European Community: All wastes are subject to notification for export to Hungary until June 2005, Latvia until December 2010, Malta until December 2005, Poland until December 2012 and Slovakia until December 2011.


Amendment to the Basel ConventionThe amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1) has been implemented in Germany. The export prohibition has been implemented through Art. 16 EC Waste Movement Regulation. Germany has ratified Decision III/1 in 2002.

Restrictions on export for final disposalGermany restricts the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal.

In Germany the provisions of the EC Waste Movement Regulation apply, especially referring to Art. 16 and 18. Entry into force: May 1994.

The export of waste for final disposal into non-EU/non-EFTA countries is prohibited.

Restrictions on export for recoveryGermany restricts the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery.

In Germany the provisions of the EC Waste Movement Regulation apply, especially referring to Art. 16 and 18. Entry into force: May 1994, amendment January 1998 (Implementation of III/1).

The export of hazardous wastes for recovery listed in Annex V of the EC Waste Movement Regulation into all countries which do not apply OECD Council Decision C 92/39 is prohibited from January 1998.

Restrictions on import for final disposalGermany restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal. In Germany the provisions of the EC Waste Movement Regulation apply, especially referring to Art. 19. Entry into force: May 1994.The Import of wastes for final disposal from non-Parties of the Basel Convention, except from OECD-countries or countries with which bilateral agreements exist, is prohibited.

Restrictions on import for recoveryGermany restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery.

In Germany the provisions of the EC Waste Movement Regulation apply, especially referring to Art. 21. Entry into force: May 1994.

The import of hazardous wastes for recovery from non-Parties of the Basel Convention, except from OECD-countries or countries with which bilateral agreements exist, is prohibited.

Restrictions on transitGermany has no restrictions on the transit of hazardous wastes and other wastes.


Legislation, regulations and guidelinesRecycling Management and Waste Act (1994, amended in 2002) with supplementary regulations, in particular: Sewage Sludge Ordinance (1992, amended in 2002); Battery Ordinance (1998, amended in 2001); Waste Oil Ordinance (1987, amended in 2002); CFC-Ordinance (1991, amended in 2001); Ordinance on Bio-wastes (1998, amended in 2003); Packaging Ordinance (1998, amended in 2005); Ordinance on the management of waste wood (2003); PCB-waste Ordinance (2000); Ordinance on Underground Waste Stowage (2002, amended in 2004); Technical Instruction on the Management of Hazardous Waste (1991); Commercial Wastes Ordinance (2002); Waste Management Plans issued by the Federal States; Landfill Ordinance (2002, amended in 2004; and Ordinance on Environmentally Compatible Storage of Waste from Human Settlements (2001, amended in 2002).Federal Immission Control Act (1974, amended in 2005) with supplementary regulations; in particular: Ordinance on Waste Incineration Plants (1990, amended in 2003).End-of-Life-Vehicle Act (2002) and End-of-Life-Vehicle Ordinance (1997, amended in 2002); Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act (2005); Regulation of the European Parliament and the Council (EEC) No 761/2001 of 19 March 2001 allowing voluntary participation by organisations in a Community eco-management and audit scheme (EMAS).

OthersProgram of the Federal Government “Research for the environment” from 1997 with emphasis on environmentally sound products, reduction of littering, ecological and social causes of waste generation, waste avoidance, precautionary waste management and closed loop recycling management. Expenditures of 690 Million Euros have been planned for research oriented to environmentally compatible, sustainable development for the year 2004. Research projects by the Federal Ministry of Research and Education on sustainable business and integrated environmental protection in several industrial branches (e.g.

plastics and rubber industry, metallurgical processes, agriculture, packaging industry, foundries, food processing, textile industry, wood processing). For further information http://www.bmbf.de or http://www.fona.de.


National strategies/policiesImplementation of the principle of self-sufficiency when waste is destined for disposal operations set out in Annex IV A (D-operations). 10 Federal States have implemented an obligation for delivery for certain wastes to public facilities within Germany.

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesImplementation of the principle of self-sufficiency when waste is destined for D-operations pursuant to Art. 3 of the German Waste Movement Act, entry into force October 1994.


Disposal facilitiesIn Germany about 500 authorized facilities for the treatment of hazardous waste are in operation. There is a total remaining landfill space (D1, D12) of about 135 million cubic meters but most oft it will be necessary for the disposal of non-hazardous waste. There is a total capacity for biological, chemical and physical treatment or incineration on land (D1, D9) of about 8 million metric tons per year. Other methods of D-operations are not possible in Germany. In many facilities the treatment of imported waste is also possible.

Information is available from the Focal Point.

Recovery/recycling/re-use facilities There are about 500 authorized facilities for the treatment of hazardous waste. There is a total capacity authorized for recovery of more than 18 million metric tons per year. Most of the facilities also treat imported waste. Facilities for all recovery operations are available. There are also many specialized facilities (e.g. for electronic scrap or ship-specific waste). Further information is available from the Focal Point.

Information is available from the Focal Point.


- Multilateral agreement; OECD Decision C(92)39/FINAL on the Control of Transfrontier Movements of Wastes Destined for Recovery Operations (30 March 1992); OECD Member Countries; 1992 -

- Bilateral agreement; Kazakhstan; 1994 - 01.09.2003; Import of waste into Germany; (all wastes for recovery)

- Bilateral agreement; Zimbabwe; 31.05.1994 -; Import of waste into Germany (all wastes for recovery)

- Bilateral agreement; Afghanistan; 09.11.2002 -; Import of hazardous wastes from Afghanistan for the purpose of disposal according to environmental requirements.

- Bilateral agreement; Kosovo (arrangement with the commander of

the NATO Kosovo Force (KFOR)); 15.02.2000 -; Export of wastes generated in Kosovo during deployment of KFOR/NATO troops to Germany for environmentally sound management.


- Competent authorities pursuant to Art. 5 (see Annex I) in particular the Focal Point

- Universities- Chambers of Trade and Commerce- Customs- Police

Further information can be obtained from the Focal Point.



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Amount of hazardous wastes generated under Art. 1(1)a (Annex I: Y1-Y45) of BCAmount of hazardous wastes generated under Art. 1(1)b of BCTotal amount of hazardous wastes generated 19,500,000

Amount of other wastes generated (Annex II: Y46-Y47) 15,800,000 1)

43,900,000 2)


Import Amount of hazardous wastes imported 1,243,918Amount of other wastes imported 275,538

1) Data only for Y46: Household waste collection without separately collected fractions (e.g. paper, glass, packaging, bulky waste, biodegradable kitchen waste, garden and park waste) 2) Data only for Y46: Household waste collection including separate collected fractions, garden and park waste and commercial waste collected by public services.



Greece




Ministry of Environment, Physical Planning and Public WorksPatission 147, 112 51 AthensGreeceTelephone: (30 1) 864 42 63Telefax: (30 1) 864 74 20E-Mail:Website:

Ministry of Environment, Physical Planning and Public WorksPatission 147, 112 51 AthensGreeceTelephone: (30 1) 864 42 63Telefax: (30 1) 864 74 20E-Mail:Website:

National Definition

National definition of waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Greece. Definition of waste is defined in Decree EEC 91/689, Decree EU 94/904, Decree EU 96/350 and Regulation EEC 259/93 and its amendments.

National definition of hazardous waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Greece. Definition of hazardous waste is defined in Regulation EEC 259/93 and its amendments.

Greece regulates/controls additional wastes as hazardous that are not included in Art. 1 (1)a of the Basel Convention and would be controlled for the purpose of transboundary movements pursuant to Art. 1 (1)b. According to Regulation EEC 259/93.


Amendment to the Basel ConventionThe amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1) has been implemented in Greece.

Restrictions on export for final disposal and for recoveryGreece restricts the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery.

Regulation EEC 259/93.Export only after the consensus of the importing country’s authorities.

Restrictions on transit and import for final disposal and for recoveryGreece restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery.

Regulation EEC 259/93.

No hazardous wastes are imported by Greece for final disposal purposes.

Limited amounts of used oil and dry lead (car) batteries are imported for recovery/recycling purposes.

All transit movements must be covered by financial guarantee against third parties (covering accidents during transport through Greece).


National strategies/policiesBased on EU legislation. Care is taken for the prevention and reduction of production of hazardous wastes by use of clean technologies and minimization of hazardous characteristics involved in the wastes.

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesEEC Decree 91/156, EU Decree 94/904, and EC Decree 96/350.

Economic instruments/ initiativesFinancial support for the use of clean technologies is given to all parties involved.


National strategies/policiesRecycling/reuse/recovery within Greece is promoted; and use of wastes for energy production (as a last choice, whenever possible) before transboundary movement.

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesEEC Decree 91/156, EU Decree 94/904, and EC Decree 96/350.

Economic instruments/ initiativesFinancial support for the use of clean technologies is given to all parties involved.



Recovery/recycling/re-use facilitiesInformation could be obtained from: European Union, for implementation of Directive 91/689/EEC, for hazardous wastes, Article 8 paragraph 3 of the Decision 96/302/EU (Country report).

Bilateral, Multilateral agreement; OECD Decision C(92)39/FINAL on the Control

Multilateral or Regional Agreements

of Transfrontier Movements of Wastes Destined for Recovery Operations (30 March 1992); OECD Member Countries.





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Honduras




Secretaría de Recursos Naturales y Ambiente100 mts. Al sur del Estadio NacionalTegucigalpa Hondurastel.: (504) 232-2011/1386/1861fax: (504) 232-6250e-mail.: [email protected]: http://www.serna.gob.hn

Directora de Gestión Ambiental (DGA)Sub-Secretaría del AmbienteAvenida Lempira, Calle la FuenteEdificio Medina, No. 1511Tegucigalpa, M.D.C.HondurasTelephone: (504) 238 46 61 or 237 57 07Telefax: (504) 237 57 26E-Mail:Website:

National Definition

The national definition of waste and hazardous waste to be used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste is being prepared.Definition given by the Basel Convention is in use.


In Honduras there are no wastes other than those pursuant to Art. 1 (1)a and/or Art. 1 (1)b of the Basel Convention that require special consideration when subjected to transboundary movement.


Amendment to the Basel ConventionThe amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1) has been implemented in Honduras. The amendment (III/1) of the Basel Convention hasn’t been ratified in Honduras, but the competent authority of the Basel Convention in Honduras applies the decision.

Restrictions on export for final disposal and for recoveryHonduras has no restrictions on the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery.


Honduras restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal.

Art.8 General Law on Environment:Se prohíbe la introducción al país, de desechos tóxicos radiactivas, Basuras domiciliarias, cienos o lodos cloacales y otros. Así mismo se prohíbe utilizar el territorio nacional y las aguas nacionales como deposito de tales materiales.Art.9 del Reglamento General del Ambiente:Los órganos competentes deberán elaborar y poner en vigencia las normas Técnicas que se deberán seguir en el proceso de descarga y emisión de contamínales. En todo caso, se aplicaran las normas internacionales contenidas en los tratados, convenios, acuerdos bilaterales o multilaterales suscritos por Honduras. Se prohíbe la introducción al país, de desechos tóxicos radiactivas, Basuras domiciliarias, cienos y lodos cloacales y otros. Así mismo se prohíbe utilizar el territorio nacional y las aguas nacionales como deposito de tales materiales. La autoridad que permita la introducción de estos materiales y el particular que los introduzca, será procesada por la comisión de un delito ambiental, sin perjuicio de la responsabilidad patrimonial por los daños ocasionados al ambiente y a los recursos naturales y la aplicación de las sanciones administrativas que procedan.

The restriction covers all hazardous waste.

Restrictions on import for recoveryHonduras restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery.

General Law on Environment- Ley General del Ambiente.


Restrictions on transitHonduras restricts the transit of hazardous wastes and other wastes.

General Law on Environment- Ley General del Ambiente.



National strategies/policiesInventory of obsolete pesticides as hazardous waste were eliminated 103 tones in the year 2000.

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesHealth code; Penalties code; and General Law on EnvironmentA regulation for the hazardous wastes is in preparation.


Some industries implement the Cleaner Production, ISO 14000.


National strategies/policiesInventory of obsolete pesticides as hazardous waste were eliminated 103 tones in the year 2000.




No agreements.


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Hungary




Chief InspectorNational Inspectorate for Environment and Nature Conservation, Fö u. 44-50H-1011 BudapestHungaryTelephone: (36 1) 457 35 45Telefax: (36 1) 201 42 82E-Mail: [email protected]:

Ministry for EnvironmentFö u. 44-50H-1011 BudapestHungaryTelephone: (36 1) 457 35 73Telefax: (36 1) 201 24 91E-Mail: [email protected]:

National Definition

National definition of waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Hungary. Waste shall mean any substance or object in the categories set out in Annex 1 to Act XLIII of 2000 which the holder discards or intends or is required to discard. (See attachment)

National definition of hazardous waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Hungary. Hazardous waste shall mean waste displaying one or more of the properties listed in Annex II to Act XLIII of 2000 and/or containing such substances or components hazardous to health and/or the environment because of its origin, composition or concentration. Otherwise the Environmental Ministerial Decree No. 16/2001 (VII.18) adopted the EWC codes and marked with * the hazardous waste within this EWC list. National definition of hazardous waste takes into account the definitions of the Hungarian legislation and the international codes e.g. OECD: Green-Amber-Red list, EWC code, IWIC definition, UN class, Basel Convention Y code etc. As the State of Export, Hungary will not allow the generator or exporter to commence the transboundary movement until the exporter and the state of export have received the written consents of the States of Transit and Import. (See attachment)

Hungary regulates/controls additional wastes as hazardous that are not


included in Art. 1 (1)a of the Basel Convention and would be controlled for the purpose of transboundary movements pursuant to Art. 1 (1)b.

The Ministerial Decree No. 16/2001 (VII.18.) extended the EWC 02 02 codes group as hazardous waste, namely the wastes from the preparation and processing of meat, fish and other foods animal origin, and the EWC 18 01 and the EWC 18 02 codes qualified as hazardous waste origin from the waste of natal care, diagnosis, treatment or prevention of disease in humans, as well as the waste from research, diagnosis, treatment or prevention of disease involving animals. Over the above-mentioned wastes the EWC* hazardous waste list contain 107 waste codes which are not compatible with Y codes of Basel Convention. As mentioned under question 2b of the Questionnaire on “Transmission of Information”, hazardous waste definition was completed by adaptation of European Waste Catalog specification with a marking that EWC is more or less different as former Hungarian Hazardous Waste list. These conditions need to be taken into account while consulting at the PART II. Section A, Table 6 and Table 8A and Table 8B.

Hungary is in preparatory process of identifying wastes other than those pursuant to in Art. 1 (1)a and/or Art. 1 (1)b of the Basel Convention that require special consideration when subjected to transboundary movement.


Amendment to the Basel ConventionHungary is in a preparatory process of implementing the amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1).

Restrictions on export for final disposal and for recoveryHungary has no restrictions on the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery.

The National Inspectorate for Environment and Water (Hungary), as competent authority of the state of export, is ready to issue the consent of Hungary concerning the export of waste in question, in case of receiving the permits of the competent authorities of the transit and import countries.

The permit from National Inspectorate for Environment and Water (KFf) is necessary for the exportation of hazardous waste from the territory of the country. The permit application shall be submitted by the owner of the hazardous waste.

Restrictions on import for final disposal Hungary restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal.

Import of the hazardous waste into Hungary for final disposal is banned.

XLIII Act of year 2000 on the Waste Management 17. § Put in force

01.01.2001; 102/1996 (VII.12.) Governmental Decree on the Hazardous Waste which was amended by the 98/2001 (VI.15.) for conditions of hazardous waste activities; Governmental Decree No. 101/1996 (VII.12.), entry into force: 1st September 1996; and 55/1987 (X.30.) Ministerial Council Decree.


Restrictions on import for recoveryHungary restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery.

XLIII Act of year 2000 on the Waste Management 17. § Put in force 01.01.2001; 102/1996 (VII.12.) Governmental Decree on the Hazardous Waste which was amended by the 98/2001 (VI.15.) for conditions of hazardous waste activities; Governmental Decree No. 101/1996 (VII.12.), entry into force: 1st September 1996; and 55/1987 (X.30.) Ministerial Council Decree.

The waste import is restricted if processing/recycling capacity is lacking.

Restrictions on transitHungary restricts the transit of hazardous wastes and other wastes.

Governmental Decree No. 102/1996 (VII.12.), entry into force: 1st September 1996. The consent of KFf is necessary for the transportation of hazardous waste across the country. Transit consignments of hazardous waste may only be unloaded, reloaded or repackaged in the territory of the country, including customs free zones, with the special licences of KFf, for reasons of preventing accidents or pollution, or for reasons of changing means of transportation.


National strategies/policiesThe National Environmental Program contains 19 measures for waste reduction and recycling/reuse measures, including hazardous wastes. The National Waste Management Plan was accepted by the Hungarian Parliament on November 2002. This Plan contains the financial and technical measures for implementation till 2008.

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesUnless a legal rule provides otherwise, the producer shall prepare a three-year waste management plan for the prevention of the generation of its hazardous wastes, for the reduction of the hazard level and the quantity of its hazardous wastes, and for the recuperation and disposal thereof. Unless a legal rule provides otherwise, the producer of hazardous waste shall draw up a material balance in respect of each of its activities resulting in hazardous waste. On application, the National Inspectorate for Environment and Nature may authorize the drawing up of the material balance in a simplified form.

Economic instruments/ initiativesThe Central Environmental Fund supports the investments that lead to reduce, eliminate, recycling or final disposal of hazardous wastes.


OthersNone.


National strategies/policiesThe National Waste Management Plan (NWMP) was accepted by the Hungarian Parliament in November 2002.

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesXLIII. Act of year 2000 on the Waste Management.

Economic instruments/ initiativesNWMP contain the financial and technical measures for establish new waste treatment facilities as well till 2008.

Measures taken by industries/waste generatorsWithin the frame of NWMP.

OthersNone.


Disposal facilities- Dorog Hulladékégető Kft., Address: H-2511 Dorog Pf.: 31;

Hazardous waste incinerator in rotary kiln; D10- Hulladékégető Co. Ltd. H-9025 Győr-Bácsa; Hazardous waste

incinerator (rotary kiln); D10- Cement Factory, Address: H-7827 Beremend; Tire incineration in

clinker kiln; D10- Cement Factory, Address: H-3508 Hejőcsaba; Tire incineration in

clinker kiln; D10- Henkel Magyarország Kft., Address: H7570 Barcs; Bituminous

waste and oily rags and plastic waste incineration in Pirotherm CV-1 kiln; D10

Further information could be obtained from:Ministry for Environment and Water (H-1011 Budapest, Fõ u. 44-50. Phone: 36-1-457-3300 Fax: 36-1-478-3550); Regional Environmental Inspectorates (12 regions competent according to located this facility); EIM Directorate of Environmental Protection (H-1068 Budapest, Sófia u. 9. Phone: 36-1-209-1000 Fax: 36-1-209-1001); and Association of Environmental Services and Producers (H-1133 Budapest, Hegedûs Gyula u. 68. Phone/Fax: 36-1-350-7271).

Recovery/recycling/re-use facilities- Eural Kft; Recovery process for waste: B 1010; R 4- Dunapack Rt.; Recovery process for waste: B 3020; R 3- Mal Rt.; Recovery process for waste: B 1010; R 4


No agreements.


- KGI - Directorate of Environmental Protection, H-1068 Budapest, Szofia str. 9. (Consulting Engineering and Workshops)

- Technical University of Budapest, H-1111 Budapest, Mûegyetem Embankment,3. Environmental protection overcourses (Education and training)

- University of Horticulture and Food Industry, Environmental Overcourse Center, H-1118 Budapest, Villányi road 29-35. (Education and training)

- University of Veszprém Environmental Protection Faculty H-8200 Veszprém (Education and training)

- University of Miskolc, H-3515 Miskolc, Egyetemváros (Education and training)

Further information could be obtained from:EIM Directorate of Environmental Protection (H-1068 Budapest, Sófia u. 9. Phone: 36-1-209-1000 Fax: 36-1-209-1001); and Association of Environmental Services and Producers (H-1133 Budapest, Hegedûs Gyula u. 68. Phone/Fax: 36-1-350-7271)



tons)

Generation


593,064

Amount of hazardous wastes generated under Art. 1(1)b of BC 583,933Total amount of hazardous wastes generated 1,176,997Amount of other wastes generated (Annex II: Y46-Y47) 2,828,600



Annex 1 to Act XLIII of 2000Categories of waste Q1 Production, service or consumption residues not otherwise specified below Q2 Off-specification products Q3 Products whose date of use has expired Q4 Materials spilled, lost or otherwise damaged, including any materials, equipment, etc.,

contaminated as a result of the accident Q5 Materials contaminated or soiled as a result of planned actions (e.g. residues from cleaning

operations, packing materials, containers, etc.) Q6 Unusable parts (e.g. reject batteries, exhausted catalysts, etc.) Q7 Substances which no longer perform satisfactorily (e.g. contaminated acids, contaminated

solvents, exhausted tempering salts, etc.) Q8 Residues of industrial processes (e.g. slag, still bottoms, etc.) Q9 Residues from pollution abatement processes (e.g. scrubber sludge, dust precipitator dust,

spent filters, etc.) Q10 Machining and finishing residues (e.g. lathe turnings, mill scales, etc.) Q11 Residues from raw materials extraction and processing (e.g. metal mining residues, oil field

slops, etc.) Q12 Adulterated materials (e.g. oils contaminated with PCBs, etc.) Q13 Any materials, substances or products whose use has been banned by a legal rule Q14 Products for which the holder has no further use (e.g. agricultural, household, office,

commercial and shop discards, etc.) Q15 Contaminated materials and substances resulting from remedial action with respect to land Q16 Any materials, substances or products which became waste and are not contained in the

above categories Annex 2 to Act XLIII of 2000

Annex 2 to Act XLIII of 2000

List of hazardous properties

The detailed interpretation of hazardous properties, the test and measurement methods to be applied as well as the reference values to be used in evaluations are provided for in separate legal rules.

H1 'Explosive': solid, liquid, plastic or gelatinous substances and preparations which may also react exothermically without atmospheric oxygen thereby quickly evolving gases, and which, under defined test conditions, detonate, quickly deflagrate, or explode upon pressure or heating

H2 'Oxidizing': substances and preparations which exhibit highly exothermic reactions when in contact with other substances, particularly flammable substances

H3-A 'Flammable':- liquid substances and preparations having a low flash point (including extremely flammable substances and preparations)- substances and preparations which may catch fire in contact with air at ambient temperature- solid substances and preparations which may readily catch fire after brief contact with a source of ignition and which continue to burn or to be consumed after removal of the source of ignition- gaseous substances and preparations which are flammable in air at normal temperature and pressure- substances and preparations which, in contact with water or damp air, evolve flammable gases in dangerous quantities

H3-B 'Less flammable': liquid substances and preparations having a low flash point H4 'Irritant': non-corrosive substances and preparations which, through immediate, prolonged or

repeated contact with the skin or mucous membrane, can cause inflammation H5 'Harmful': substances and preparations which, if they are inhaled or ingested or if they

penetrate the skin, may cause death or acute health risks H6 'Toxic': substances and preparations (including very toxic substances and preparations)

which, if they are inhaled or ingested or if they penetrate the skin even in small amounts may cause death or acute health risks

H7 'Carcinogenic': substances and preparations which, if they are inhaled or ingested or if they penetrate the skin or mucous membrane, may induce cancer or increase its incidence

H8 'Corrosive': substances and preparations which may destroy living tissue on contact H9 'Infectious': substances containing viable micro-organisms or their toxins which are known

or reliably believed to cause disease in man or other living organisms H10 'Toxic for reproduction and progeny development': substances and preparations which, if

they are inhaled or ingested or if they penetrate the skin or mucous membrane, may disturb, usually prohibit reproduction or cause morphological or functional defects in the progeny or increase their incidence

H11 'Mutagenic': substances and preparations which, if they are inhaled or ingested or if they penetrate the skin or mucous membrane, may induce genetic defects or increase their incidence

H12 Substances and preparations which release toxic or very toxic gases in contact with water, air or an acid

H13 Substances and preparations capable by any means, after disposal, of yielding another substance, e.g. a leachate, which possesses any of the characteristics listed above

H14 'Ecotoxic': substances and preparations which present immediate or delayed risks for one or more sectors of the environment or change the state, natural ecological balance or biodiversity of the environment Annex 3 to Act XLIII of 2000



Iceland




Environmental and Food Agency of IcelandP.O. Box 8080, Armuli 1aIS-128 ReykjavíkIcelandTelephone: (354) 585 10 00Telefax: (354) 585 10 10E-Mail: [email protected]:

Environmental and Food Agency of IcelandP.O. Box 8080, Armuli 1a IS-128 ReykjavíkIcelandTelephone: (354) 585 10 00Telefax: (354) 585 10 10E-Mail: [email protected]:

National Definition

National definition of waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Iceland. According to regulation no. 737/2003, on waste, wastes are substances or objects, which individuals or legal entities decide to or are required to dispose of in a certain manner, cf. Annex I to regulation no. 184/2002 on a list of hazardous wastes and other wastes.

National definition of hazardous waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Iceland. According to regulation no. 806/1999 amended with regulation no. 169/2002 on hazardous wastes, hazardous wastes are wastes marked with an asterisk * in Annex I of the regulation no. 184/2002 amended with regulation no. 428/2003, on a list of hazardous wastes and other wastes, and also other wastes which exhibit one or more properties listed in the Annex III to regulation No. 184/2002 amended with regulation no. 428/2003.

Iceland regulates/controls additional wastes as hazardous that are not included in Art. 1 (1)a of the Basel Convention and would be controlled for the purpose of transboundary movements pursuant to Art. 1 (1)b. National legislation, cf. regulation no. 184/2002 amended with regulation no. 428/2003, is in accordance with Commission Decisions 2000/532/EC, 2001/118/EC, 2001/119/EC and Council Decision 2001/573/EC.In Iceland there are no wastes other than those pursuant to Art. 1 (1)a





Amendment to the Basel ConventionIceland is in a preparatory process of implementing the amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1).

Restrictions on export for final disposal and for recoveryIceland restricts the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery.

The Regulation (EEC) 259/93 on the supervision and control of shipments of waste within, into and out of the EC (and EEA), has been in force since its implementation by regulation No. 377/1994.

All exports of waste for disposal are prohibited except to EFTA countries and Member States of the European Community (Regulation no. 377/1994, cf. Article 14 in Regulation 259/93/EEC).

Exports for recovery are prohibited except to countries to which the OECD decision applies, countries which are Parties to the Basel Convention and/or countries with which Iceland has concluded bilateral agreements (cf. Article 16 in Regulation (EEC) 259/93); and all exports of wastes to ACP States are prohibited. Hazardous wastes are only exported from Iceland to countries to which the OECD decision applies.

Restrictions on import for final disposal and for recoveryIceland restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery.

The Regulation (EEC) 259/93 on the supervision and control of shipments of waste within, into and out of the EC (and EEA), has been in force since its implementation by regulation No. 377/1994.

Imports of wastes for disposal are prohibited except from EFTA countries and Member States of the European Community, countries which are Parties to the Basel Convention or countries which Iceland has concluded bilateral agreements (cf. Article 19 in Regulation (EEC) 259/93).

Imports of waste for recovery are prohibited except from countries to which the OECD decision applies, countries which are Parties to the Basel Convention and/or countries which Iceland has concluded bilateral agreements (cf. Article 21 in Regulation (EEC) 259/93).

Restrictions on transitIceland restricts the transit of hazardous wastes and other wastes.

The Regulation (EEC) 259/93 on the supervision and control of shipments of waste within, into and out of the EC (and EEA), has been

in force since its implementation by regulation No. 377/1994.

Notification to competent authorities is required (cf. Articles 12, 23 and 24 in Regulation (EEC) 259/93).


National strategies/policiesProduction of hazardous wastes and other wastes shall be reduced as much as possible. Reuse and recovery shall be encouraged to reduce the amount of waste for disposal. The use of economic instruments shall be increased for achieving these goals. Certain activities are required to submit green accounts.

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesAct No. 7/1998, on hygiene and environmental control; Regulation No. 737/2003, on waste; Regulation No. 806/1999, amended with regulation no. 169/2002 on hazardous wastes; Regulation No. 809/1999, on waste oils; Regulation No. 609/1996 amended with regulation no. 682/1999, on packaging and packaging waste; and Regulation No. 785/1999 amended with regulation no. 849/2000 and no. 48/2001, on operating licenses for activities that can cause pollution, prescribes the use of best available techniques.

Measures taken by industries/waste generatorsImplementation of environmental management systems.


National strategies/policiesManagement of wastes within the State is encouraged, but it is recognized that small quantities of hazardous wastes may make specialized installations uneconomic.

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesAct No. 7/1998, on hygiene and environmental control; Regulation No. 737/2003, on waste; Regulation No. 806/1999, amended with regulation no. 169/2002 on hazardous wastes; Regulation No. 809/1999, on waste oils; Regulation No. 609/1996 amended with regulation no. 682/1999, on packaging and packaging waste; and Regulation No. 785/1999 amended with regulation no. 849/2000 and no. 48/2001, on operating licenses for activities that can cause pollution, prescribes the use of best available techniques.

Measures taken by industries/waste generatorsImplementation of environmental management systems.


Disposal facilities- Sementsverksmiðjan hf. v/Mánabraut, IS-300 Akranes; Cement

factory; D10- Efnamóttakan hf, Gufunes, IS-132 Reykjavík; D14, D15

Recovery/recycling/re-use facilities- Sementsverksmiðjan hf. v/Mánabraut, IS-300 Akranes; Cement

factory; R1- Efnamóttakan hf, Gufunes, IS-132 Reykjavík; ; R13- Fura ehf., Markhellu 1, IS-220 Hafnarfjörður; ; R13- Hringrás ehf., Klettagörðum 9, IS-104 Reykjavík; ; R13- Sagaplast ehf, Réttarhvammi 3, IS-603 Akureyri; ; R13


No agreements.


- Environment and Food Agency of Iceland, Suðurlandsbraut 24, IS-128, Reykjavík

- Reykjavík Fire Brigade, Skógarhlíð 14, IS-101, Reykjavík



tons)

Generation


12,642

Amount of hazardous wastes generated under Art. 1(1)b of BCTotal amount of hazardous wastes generated 12,642Amount of other wastes generated (Annex II: Y46-Y47) 1)



1) The estimated total Amount of Municipal waste generated: 143,142 metric tons. These figures are higher than previously estimated, based on a survey carried out in 2004 in connection with the first Icelandic National Waste Management Plan.



Indonesia




Environmental Impact Management Agency(BAPEDAL)Otoríta Batam Building, 5th FloorJl. D.I. Panjaitan Kav 24, Jakarta 13410IndonesiaTelephone: (62 21) 85 90 49 32Telefax: (62 21) 85 90 49 31E-Mail: [email protected]:

Director for Hazardous Waste and Substances ManagementEnvironmental Impact Management Agency (BAPEDAL), Otoríta Batam Building, 5th Floor, Jl. D.I. Panjaitan Kav 24 Jakarta 13410IndonesiaTelephone: (62 21) 85 90 49 32Telefax: (62 21) 85 90 49 31E-Mail: [email protected]:

National Definition

National definition of waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Indonesia. Act No. 23/97 regarding Environmental Management and Governmental Regulation Number 18/1999 and juncto Governmental Regulation Number 85/1999 regarding hazardous waste management define waste as the residue of a business and/ or activity.

National definition of hazardous waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Indonesia. Act No. 23/97 and Governmental Regulation No. 18/1999 juncto Governmental Regulation Number 85/1999 regarding Hazardous Waste Management define hazardous waste as the residue of a business and/or toxic material which due to its nature and/or concentration and/or amount, directly as well indirectly, can pollute and/or damage the environment, and/or endanger the environment, health, the continuation of human life and other living creatures.

Indonesia regulates/controls additional wastes as hazardous that are not included in Art. 1 (1)a of the Basel Convention and would be controlled for the purpose of transboundary movements pursuant to Art. 1 (1)b. The Government Regulation No. 85/1999 regarding Hazardous Waste Management lists these wastes: Table 1: List of hazardous waste from


non-specific sources; Table 2: List of hazardous waste from specific sources; and Table 3: List of hazardous waste from overdue chemicals that are expired, spilled package residue or off-specific action products.These lists are available on the Basel Convention website (www.basel.int)

Indonesia requires special consideration for the following waste(s) when subjected to transboundary movement: Article 8 of the Governmental Regulation No. 85/1999 regarding Hazardous Waste Management states that waste that is not included in Table 2 but identified as hazardous waste if contained one or more of the following characteristics: explosive, flammable, reactive, toxic, infectious, and/or corrosive, require special consideration when subjected to transboundary movement. These wastes require special consideration when subjected to transboundary movement.


Amendment to the Basel ConventionThe amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1) has been implemented in Indonesia. However, the import of used lead acid batteries was allowed up to September 2002.

Restrictions on export for final disposalIndonesia restricts the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal.

To supervise hazardous waste exports, the Indonesian Government has issued policies as it is written in Article 53 PP 18 Jo. PP 85/1995 and the Basel Convention, which states that waste exports are allowed as long as the shipment of wastes receives a written permission from the competent authority of the destination country and BAPEDAL (competent authority).

Other legislations are: Minister of Industry and Trade, Letter of Decree No. 228/MPP/KP/07/1997 on Export Regulations; Minister of Industry and Trade, Letter of Decree No. 259/KMK.01/1997 on Export Custom Procedures; Law of the Republic of Indonesia (UU.RI.) No. 23/1997 on Environmental Management (Article 43 and 49); Law of the Republic of Indonesia No. 10/1995 on Custom Regulation; and Government Regulation of the Republic of Indonesia (PP) No. 18/1999 Jo. PP 85/1999 on Hazardous Waste Management (article 64).

The restriction covers all countries/regions.

Restrictions on export for recoveryIndonesia restricts the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery.

Article 53 in Government Regulation No 18/1999 Jo 85/1999 regarding Hazardous Waste Management states that exports are allowed as long as

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the shipment of wastes receive a written permission from the competent authority of the destination country and BAPEDAL is the competent authority of the Indonesian Government.

Restrictions on import for final disposalIndonesia restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal.

Article 21, 43 and 49 of the Act No. 23/1997 regarding Environmental Management; Decree Letter of Minister of Industry and Trade No. 229/MPP/KP/07/1997 on Import Regulations; Decree Letter of Minister of Industry and Trade No. 230/MPP/KP/07/1997 on Regulated Import Goods; Decree Letter of Minister of Industry and Trade No. 231/MPP/KP/07/1997 on Waste Importing Procedures; Law of the Republic of Indonesia No. 10/1995 on Custom Regulation; and Article 64 and 53 in Government Regulation No. 18/1999 Jo. 85/1999 on Hazardous Waste Management.

The restriction covers all countries/regions.

Wastes that are prohibited to be imported according to existing regulations are: Wastes listed in Appendix I PP85/1999 on Hazardous Waste Management; Hazardous Wastes with characteristics specified in Article 7 Sub Article 3 PP 85/1999 on Hazardous Wastes Management;Wastes that have been discovered to have acute and chronic characteristics after toxicological test specified by Article Sub Article 4 PP 85/1999 on Hazardous Wastes Management; Wastes listed in Annex I, II, and VIII and exhibiting characteristics listed in Annex III of the Basel Convention; Wastes in the form of dust and mud/paste/sludge as it is written in Article 4 Minister of Industry and Trade Letter of Decree No. 231/MPP/KP/07/1997 on Waste Importing Procedures; and Plastic Wastes as specified in the Appendix of Minister of Industry and Trade Letter of Decree No. 230/MPP/KP/07/1997 on Regulated Imported Goods.

The following are some waste import policies that the Indonesian Government has implemented: Prohibition of all hazardous waste imports, except for used car-battery wastes, since September 2002;Since September 1997, prohibition on issuing permits for any types of business or activities that uses hazardous wastes imports. Since January 1998, prohibition of hazardous wastes imports, including used car-batteries, from countries that are registered in the Basel Convention Annex VII (OECD, EC, Liechtenstein); and Car-batteries imports are allowed only from developing countries that are members of the Basel Convention, and other developing countries trough bilateral, multilateral and regional agreements.

Restrictions on import for recoveryIndonesia restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery.

Article 21 of the Act No. 23/1997 prohibits importing of toxic and hazardous waste; Minister of Industry and Trade, Letter of Decree No. 229/MPP/KP/07/1997 on Import Regulations; Minister of Industry and Trade, Letter of Decree No. 230/MPP/KP/07/1997 on Regulated Import Goods; Minister of Industry and Trade, Letter of Decree No. 231/MPP/KP/07/1997 on Waste Importing Procedures; Law of the Republic of Indonesia (UU.RI.) No. 23/1997 on Environmental Management (Article 43 and 49); Law of the Republic of Indonesia No. 10/1995 on Custom Regulation; and Government Regulation of the Republic of Indonesia (PP) No. 18/1999 Jo. PP 85/1999 on Hazardous Waste Management (article 64).

The restriction covers all countries/regions. Wastes that are prohibited to be imported according to existing regulations are: Wastes listed in Appendix I PP85/1999 on Hazardous Waste Management; Hazardous Wastes with characteristics specified in Article 7 Sub Article 3 PP 85/1999 on Hazardous Wastes Management; Wastes that have been discovered to have acute and chronic characteristics after toxicological test specified by Article Sub Article 4 PP 85/1999 on Hazardous Wastes Management; Wastes listed in Annex I, II, and VIII and exhibiting characteristics listed in Annex III of the Basel Convention; Wastes in the form of dust and mud/paste/sludge as it is written in Article 4 Minister of Industry and Trade Letter of Decree No. 231/MPP/KP/07/1997 on Waste Importing Procedures; and Plastic Wastes as specified in the Appendix of Minister of Industry and Trade Letter of Decree No. 230/MPP/KP/07/1997 on Regulated Imported Goods.

The following are some waste import policies that the Indonesian Government has implemented: Prohibition of all hazardous waste imports, except for used car-battery wastes, since September 2002;Since September 1997, prohibition on issuing permits for any types of business or activities that uses hazardous wastes imports. Since January 1998, prohibition of hazardous wastes imports, including used car-batteries, from countries that are registered in the Basel Convention Annex VII (OECD, EC, Liechtenstein); and Car-batteries imports are allowed only from developing countries that are members of the Basel Convention, and other developing countries trough bilateral, multilateral and regional agreements.

Restrictions on transitIndonesia has no restrictions on the transit of hazardous wastes and other wastes.

Though there are no restrictions on transit, Article 53 paragraph (2) and (3) on the transportation of toxic and hazardous waste trough Indonesia’s territory, states that the transit must have license from BAPEDAL.


National strategies/policiesISO 14001 - "Environmental Management System" - specification with guidance is in use. Waste generator will be evaluated by auditor.

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesArticle 19 paragraph (1) of Government Regulation No. 18/1999 Jo 85/1999.

Economic instruments/ initiativesIn the Act of Republic of Indonesia No 23/1997, regarding Environmental Management and Environmental Pollution included both criminal and economical sanctions such as, in article 43 mentioned “any person who in violation of applicable legislation intentionally releases or disposes of substances, energy and/or other components which are toxic or hazardous onto or into land, into the atmosphere or the surface of water, import, export, trades in, transport, stores such material, operates a dangerous installation, whereas knowing or with good reason to suppose that the action concerned can give rise to environmental pollution and/or damage or endanger public health or the life of another person is criminally liable to a maximum of six years imprisonment and a maximum fine of Rp. 300.000.000 (three hundred million rupiahs).

Measures taken by industries/waste generatorsPartnership Program (PROPER Program) is a program for pollution control evaluation and rating for industry. This program is held by the Ministry of Environment in co-operation with local government to encourage industry to improve compliance the regulation regarding the environmental management and hazardous waste management. The ‘rating’ itself (gold, green, blue, red and black) represents their compliance based on their environmental performance such as hazardous waste management. Result of this program during year 2003:50% of the total amount of industry complies with Indonesian Regulation (green rating: 5%, blue rating: 45%) and 50% of the total amount of industry did not comply with Indonesian Regulation (red rating: 33%, black rating: 17%).


National strategies/policiesThe implementation of notification system for controlling export and import of hazardous waste under the Basel Convention.

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesThe implementation of procedure for export and import of hazardous waste under the National Regulation.

Measures taken by industries/waste generatorsComply with Indonesian Regulation and Provisions of the Basel Convention for export and import of hazardous wastes.


Disposal facilities- PT. Indo Bharat Rayon, Menara Batavia, 16th Floor, Jl. KH Mas

Mansyur Kav. 126, Jakarta; Ph. (+62 21) 252 1870; Landfill for own purposes (rayon industry); D5

- PT. Jawa Power, Desa Cilangkap, Curug-Purwakarta; Ph. (+62 264) 202041; Landfill for fly ash; D5

- PT. Tanjung Enim Lestari, Desa Niru Nebat Agung, Kab. Muara Enim, South Sulawesi; Ph. (+62 713) 324150; Landfill for own purposes (pulp and paper industry); D5

- PT. Lontar Papyrus, Desa Tebing, Kec. Tunggal Ulu, Kab. Tanjung Jabung, Jambi; Landfill for own purposes (pulp and paper industry); D5

- PT. PPLI (Hazardous Waste Treatment Center), Jl. Raya Narogong, Desa Nambo, P.O. Box 18, Cileungsi – Bogor, tel: (62-21) 867-4042, fax: (62-21) 867-4043; Treatment and disposal of hazardous waste: specially engineered landfills; stabilization/solidification and incineration; D5

Recovery/recycling/re-use facilities- PT. WGI (Wiraswasta Gemilang Indonesia Ltd.), Ds. Gandamekar

24 Cibitung Bakagitel: (62-21) 883-1241; Used oil re-refining; R9- PT. Teknotama Lingkungan Internusa, Lippo Karawaci, Tangerang;

Acid-base solution recovery; R2- PT. Agip Lubrindo, Jakarta, tel: (62-21) 570-0072; Used oil re-

refining; R9- PT. Multimadya Niaga Pratama, Jakarta Timur, tel: (62-21) 524-

0250/51; Solvent recovery; - PT. Hanwa Kimia Indonesia, Kawasan Industri Delta Silikon Kav.

A1/2 Lippo Cikarang, Bekasi; CuCl2, Zn ash and Zn blowing recovery; R4



No agreements.


- Assistant Deputy of Manufacture, Infrastructure and Services Affair, 5th floor, Jl. D.I. Panjaitan Kav 24, Jakarta

- Directorate of Customs, Jl. A. Yani, Jakarta- Department of Industry and Trade



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Iran (Islamic Republic of)




Department of the EnvironmentNo. 187 Ostad Nejatollahi Ave TehranP.O. Box 5181, 15875 TehranIslamic Republic of IranTelephone: (98 21) 890 37 20 or 826 79 92Telefax: (98 21) 890 82 30 or 826 40 03E-Mail: [email protected] or [email protected] or [email protected]:

Department of the EnvironmentNo. 187 Ostad Nejatollahi Ave TehranP.O. Box 5181, 15875 TehranIslamic Republic of IranTelephone: (98 21) 890 37 20 or 826 79 92Telefax: (98 21) 890 82 30 or 826 40 03E-Mail: [email protected] or [email protected] or [email protected]:

National Definition

National definition of waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Iran (Islamic Republic of). The national definition of waste in Iran is in accordance with Article 2, paragraph 1 of the Basel Convention.

National definition of hazardous waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Iran (Islamic Republic of). The national definition of hazardous waste in Iran is in accordance with Article 1, paragraph 1(a) of the Basel Convention.


In Iran (Islamic Republic of) there are no wastes other than those pursuant to Art. 1 (1)a and/or Art. 1 (1)b of the Basel Convention that require special consideration when subjected to transboundary movement.


Amendment to the Basel ConventionThe amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1) has not been implemented in Iran (Islamic Republic of).

Restrictions on export for final disposal and for recoveryIran (Islamic Republic of) restricts the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery.

As far as it can assure the environmentally sound management in the destination country and according to the Basel Convention, there is no other export restriction.

Decisions may be made on case by case basis.

Restrictions on import for final disposalIran (Islamic Republic of) restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal.

National export and import regulation is based on the Basel Convention and WCO-HS.

Decision is made for each case by focal point and relevant national body.

The existing import restriction is due to the lack of reliable facilities for final disposal.

Restrictions on import for recoveryIran (Islamic Republic of) restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery.

The national export and import regulations are based on the Basel Convention and WCO-HS.

Decision is made for each case by focal point and relevant national body.

Decision may be made to assure environmentally sound recovery of special cases.

Restrictions on transitIran (Islamic Republic of) restricts the transit of hazardous wastes and other wastes.

Compliance with national road transportation of hazardous chemicals regulation.

Identification of export routes in details and transit condition are required for the notification form.


National strategies/policiesEncouraging to apply ISO systems; restricting import and consumption of some hazardous chemicals; implementing EIA projects prior to any industrial development; and establishment of fining system for importing hazardous wastes for disposal on the basis of the quantity of wastes and their pollution rates.

Economic instruments/ initiativesUtilizing the sum of improper disposal fine as financial assistance source for hazardous waste management activities.

Measures taken by industries/waste generatorsAllocating budget from governmental financial resources and encouraging application of ISO systems in the industries; and conducting research and pilot project for hazardous waste recovery and disposal facilities.


Recovery/recycling/re-use facilitiesThere are some authorized recovery plants for hazardous wastes of the country within the national jurisdiction of Iran. Used oil re-fining plants, plastic recycling are among these kinds of facilities.


No agreements.


- Sharif University/Tehran-Iran- Tehran University/Tehran-Iran- Tarbiat Modaress University/Tehran-Iran- Khageh Nassir University/Tehran-Iran- Shiraz University/Shiraz-Iran




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Israel




HeadHazardous Substances DivisionMinistry of EnvironmentP.O. Box 34033, Jerusalem 91340IsraelTelephone: (972 2) 655 37 65/6Telefax: (972 2) 655 37 63E-Mail: [email protected]:

HeadHazardous Substances DivisionMinistry of EnvironmentP.O. Box 34033, Jerusalem 91340IsraelTelephone: (972 2) 655 37 65/6Telefax: (972 2) 655 37 63E-Mail: [email protected]:

National Definition

There is no national definition of waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste in Israel.

National definition of hazardous waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Israel. “A substance of any type containing a hazardous substance as defined by the law, which is disposed of or is destined for disposal, or which has to be disposed of by the order of the Minister. The law referred to above is the Hazardous Substances Law 1993.


In Israel there are no wastes other than those pursuant to Art. 1 (1)a and/or Art. 1 (1)b of the Basel Convention that require special consideration when subjected to transboundary movement.


Amendment to the Basel ConventionThe amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1) has been implemented in Israel. The decision is not ratified but is being implemented in practice.

Restrictions on export for final disposal



Israel restricts the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal.

Israel prohibits the export of hazardous and other wastes for final disposal according to the Hazardous Substances Regulations (Import and Export of Hazardous Substances Waste), 1994. Exception may be made under strict conditions for certain waste streams that are exported for incineration on land (D10) to facilities where energy recovery is carried out.

The restriction on the export of hazardous wastes for final disposal applies to all countries. When exception is made (as described above), waste is exported only to EC or OECD countries that are parties to the Convention.

Restrictions on export for recoveryIsrael restricts the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery.

Hazardous Substances Regulations (Export and Import of Hazardous Waste), 1994. These regulations call for a permit to export waste for recovery. The permit may specify requirements and restrictions.Exports are permitted to OECD/EC countries, which are Parties to the Convention.

Israel approves the export of hazardous wastes for recovery to EC or OECD countries that are parties to the Convention.

Restrictions on import for final disposalIsrael restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal.

Hazardous Substances Regulations (Export and Import of Hazardous Waste), 1994. These Regulations prohibit the import of hazardous waste for final disposal.

The restriction on the import of hazardous waste for final disposal applies to all countries.

Restrictions on import for recoveryIsrael restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery.

Hazardous Substances Regulations (Export and Import of Hazardous Waste), 1994. These regulations call for a permit to import waste for recovery. The permit may specify requirements and restrictions.

A permit could be issued for the import of wastes for recovery operations to any party to the Convention.The importer must receive a special permit certificate and the Ministry

of the Environment ensures that the recovery is carried out in an environmentally sound manner.

Restrictions on transitIsrael has no restrictions on the transit of hazardous wastes and other wastes.


National strategies/policiesA policy for waste reduction was adopted. More permits were issued for recycling and reuse of hazardous waste. The Ministry of the Environment encourages reduction, recycling and reuse of hazardous waste.

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesIn process.

Economic instruments/ initiativesThe Ministry of the Environment funded up to 40% of the cost for industry (facilities) that invested in hazardous waste reduction.

Measures taken by industries/waste generatorsA facility for the recovery of used automobile oil filters by the encouragement of our ministry.


National strategies/policiesThe policy adopted for hazardous waste reduction is relevant here as well. Some processes were approved by the ministry for the treatment and/or recycling of hazardous wastes.

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesLegislation is in process.

Economic instruments/ initiativesFund was given for the pilot development of waste treatment for solid peroxides and oxidants.

Measures taken by industries/waste generatorsA technology was developed for the recycling of Lithium Batteries in Israel.


Disposal facilities- Environmental Services Company Ltd., Ramat Hovav) P.O.B. 5743,

Beer-Sheva 84156, Israel; Tel.: 972-8-6503700; Web site: www.enviro-services.co.il; E-mail: [email protected]; Treatment of hazardous wastes by Best Available Technology ; D1 D4 D5 D9 D14 D15

- Ecosol, Ramat Hovav; Incinerator for hazardous wastes ; D10 D13 D14 D15

- Lapidot, Helez; Deep Well Injection (used caustic soda from oil refineries); D3

- Tambour Ecology, Acre; Phisico/chemical treatment; D9- Arrow Ecology, Haifa; Phisico/chemical treatment; D9

A complete list could be obtained form the Focal point.

Recovery/recycling/re-use facilities- Liran, Rishon Letzion; Solvent reclamation; R2- Petrochim, Ashdod; Solvent reclamation; R2- M.T.A. Recycling Technologies, Jerusalem; Solvent reclamation; R2- Hakurnas, Ashdod; Lead acid batteries recycling; R4- Numinor, Maalot; Zinc recycling; R4



No agreements.


- Hazardous Materials Training Center (MOE)- Ministry of Labor (Safety & Hygiene Institution) - Hebrew University, Jerusalem- Ben-Gurion University, Beer-Sheva- Technion (Israel Institute of Technology), Haifa




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289,234

Amount of hazardous wastes generated under Art. 1(1)b of BCTotal amount of hazardous wastes generated 289,234Amount of other wastes generated (Annex II: Y46-Y47) Not reported

Export Amount of hazardous wastes exported 10,890Amount of other wastes exported No data




Italy




Department for WastesMinistry for the Environment and TerritoryVia Cristoforo Colombo 44, 00147 RomeItalytel.: (39-06) 5722-5216fax: (39-06) 5722-5292e-mail.: [email protected]: http://www.minambiente.it

There are 39 Competent Authorities for Export and Import. A complete list can be obtained from the Focal Point.

Department for WastesMinistry for the Environment and TerritoryVia Cristoforo Colombo, 4400147 RomaItalyTelephone: (39 06) 57 22 52 16Telefax: (39 06) 57 22 52 92E-Mail: [email protected]:

National Definition

National definition of waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Italy. The national definition of waste is in accordance with the Legislative Decree No. 22/97 and Council Regulation (EEC) No. 259/93 adopted from Council Directive 75/442/EEC on Waste.

National definition of hazardous waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Italy. The general definition of hazardous waste is set by the DLGS No. 22/97 adopting the Council Directive 91/689/EEC. For the purpose of transboundary movements, the lists of Council Regulation 259/93 are adopted.

Italy regulates/controls additional wastes as hazardous that are not included in Art. 1 (1)a of the Basel Convention and would be controlled for the purpose of transboundary movements pursuant to Art. 1 (1)b. These wastes include all the wastes that are listed in the EEC/259/93 Annexes III and IV.

In Italy there are no wastes other than those pursuant to Art. 1 (1)a and/or Art. 1 (1)b of the Basel Convention that require special consideration when subjected to transboundary movement.


Amendment to the Basel ConventionItaly is in a preparatory process of implementing the amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1).

Restrictions on export for final disposalItaly restricts the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal.

Council Regulation (EEC) No. 259/93.

All exports of waste for disposal are banned outside the EFTA countries.

Restrictions on export for recoveryItaly restricts the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery.

Council Regulation (EC) No. 120/97.

All the wastes that are listed in the EEC/259/93, Annex V, outside the OECD countries.

Restrictions on import for final disposalItaly restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal.

Council Regulation (EEC) 259/93.

The restriction covers hazardous wastes as per Council Regulation (EEC) 259/93 from non-EFTA countries, from countries that did not ratify the Basel Convention or that do not have bilateral agreements with Italy or EU.

Restrictions on import for recoveryItaly restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery.

Council Regulation (EEC) 259/93.

The restriction covers hazardous wastes as per EEC/259/93 from non-OECD countries, from countries that did not ratify the Basel Convention or that do not have bilateral agreement with Italy or EU.

Restrictions on transitItaly has no restrictions on the transit of hazardous wastes and other wastes.

Reduction Legislation, regulations and guidelinesLegislative Decree No. 22/97, Art. 3



None.


Information could be obtained from the Competent Authority.


- Bilateral agreement; San Marino; 26.10.2001 -; All imports of waste for recovery into Italy are allowed.

- Bilateral agreement; San Marino; 26.10.2001 -; All imports of wastes for disposal into Italy are allowed except those containing or contaminated with PCB, PCT, PBB, at a concentration level of 50 mg/Kg or more.


- Ministero dell’ambiente e della tutela del territorio – Servizio Ri.Bo. Via C.Colombo, 44 – 00147 ROMA

- Agenzia Nazionale per la Protezione dell’Ambiente e per i Servizi – Via V.Brancati 48, 00100 ROMA

- Istituto Superiore di Sanità V.le Regina Elena 299, 00100 ROMA- Ente per le Nuove Tecnologie, l’Energia e l’Ambiente – Lungotevere

Grande Ammiraglio Thaon di Revel 76, 00196 ROMA- CNR – Istituto per lo Studio dei Materiali Nanostrutturati –

ISMNVia Salaria Km.29, 300016 MONTEROTONDO (RM)




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Import Amount of hazardous wastes imported 1,358,675Amount of other wastes imported 20,000



Japan




Director, Office of Waste Disposal ManagementWaste Management and Recycling DepartmentMinistry of the Environment1-2-2 Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda-kuTokyo 100-8975JapanTelephone: (81 3) 55 01 31 57Telefax: (81 3) 35 93 82 64E-Mail: [email protected]:

Director, Global Environment DivisionInternational Cooperation DepartmentMinistry of Foreign Affairs2-2-1 Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda-kuTokyo 100-8919JapanTelephone: (81 3) 55 01 82 45Telefax: (81 3) 55 01 82 44E-Mail: [email protected] or [email protected]:

National Definition

National definition of waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Japan. Two national legislations regulate transboundary movement of waste (in broad sense) in Japan. One is the Law for the Control of Export, Import and Others of Specified Hazardous Wastes and Other Wastes (hereinafter “Basel Law”). The other is the Waste Management and Public Cleansing Law (hereinafter “Waste Management Law”). The two legislations define waste in different ways, and control transboudary movement of waste independently.Definition of “waste” under the Basel Law is exactly same as that under the Basel Convention. On the other hand, the Waste Management Law defines "waste" as “refuse, bulky refuse, ashes, sludge, excreta, waste oil, waste acid and alkali, carcasses and other filthy and unnecessary matter, which are in solid or liquid state (excluding radioactive waste and waste polluted by radioactivity)”.If a cargo is “waste” under the Waste Management Law and “hazardous waste” under the Basel Convention, the cargo is subject to both laws independently.

National definition of hazardous waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Japan. Hazardous wastes defined by the Basel Law are as follows:

A. The following materials which are exported or imported for the disposal operations listed in Annex IV of the Basel Convention. 1. Materials listed in Annex I of the Convention and having one or more hazardous characteristics listed in Annex III of the Convention; 2. Materials listed in Annex II of the Convention; 3. Materials to be notified to the Secretariat of the Convention by the Government of Japan through the designation by the Cabinet Order in accordance with Section 1 or 2 of Article 3 of the Convention; and 4. Materials informed by the Secretariat of the Convention in accordance with Section 3 of Article 3 of the Convention.

B. Materials, exportation, importation, transportation (including storage) and disposal of which must be regulated based on bilateral, multilateral or regional agreements or arrangements defined in Article 11 of the Convention.

(The Waste Management Law also defines hazardous waste as “Special Control Waste (hereinafter SCW)” independently, but import/export regulations under the Waste Management Law do not differ between SCW and non-SCW.)

There are no wastes defined as, or considered to be hazardous wastes by national legislation in accordance with Art. 1, para 1(b) of the Basel Convention.Japan regulates/controls only wastes included in Art.1 (1)a of the Basel Convention for the purpose of transboundary movements of hazardous wastes under the Basel Convention.

Japan requires special consideration for the following waste(s) when subjected to transboundary movement: Any person who intends to import “waste” (excluding navigational wastes and carried-in wastes) defined under the Waste Management Law shall procure the permission of the Minister of the Environment. Any person who intends to export domestic or industrial “wastes” defined under the Waste Management Law must obtain the confirmation of the Minister of the Environment that the export of domestic wastes comes under the respective items in the following:- The wastes to be exported are deemed difficult to be treated properly in Japan in the light of the available treatment and technique; and- The wastes to be exported will be recycled in the country to which they are exported.


Amendment to the Basel ConventionThe amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1) has not been implemented in Japan.

Restrictions on export for final disposalJapan restricts the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal.

The Waste Management Law was (originally enacted in 1970) was amended and put into force to regulated import and export of waste in 1993.The Basel Law was entered into force in 1993.

All countries and regions.

Basel Law: Ministry of the Environment (MOE) shall examine whether sufficient measures will be taken for preventing environmental pollution, and thereafter notify the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) of the result of its examination. METI is not able to issue export permission without the notification by MOE certifying that necessary measures will be taken for preventing environmental pollution.

Waste Management Law: Export of wastes for final disposal (Annex IV A) is prohibited.

Restrictions on export for recoveryJapan restricts the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery.

The Waste Management Law, the Basel Law, and OECD Council Decision C(2001)107 (in the case of OECD member countries).


Basel law: Ministry of the Environment (MOE) shall examine whether sufficient measures will be taken for preventing environmental pollution, and thereafter notify the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) of the result of its examination. METI is not able to issue export permission without the notification by MOE certifying that necessary measures will be taken for preventing environmental pollution.

Waste Management Law: Without the confirmation of the Minister of the Environment, any person cannot export wastes for recovery.

Restrictions on import for final disposalJapan restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal. The Waste Management Law and Basel Law.


Waste Management Law: Without the permission of the Minister of the Environment, any person cannot import wastes for final disposal.

Basel law: MOE shall examine whether sufficient measures will be taken for preventing environmental pollution, and thereafter notify the METI of the result of its examination. METI is not able to issue import

permission without the notification by MOE certifying that necessary measures will be taken for preventing environmental pollution.

Restrictions on import for recoveryJapan restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery.

The Waste Management Law, Basel Law, and OECD Council Decision C(2001)107 (in the case of transboundary movement with OECD member countries).


Waste Management Law: Without the permission of the Minister of the Environment, any person cannot import wastes for recovery.

Basel law: MOE shall examine whether sufficient measures will be taken for preventing environmental pollution, and thereafter notify the METI of the result of its examination. METI is not able to issue import permission without the notification by MOE certifying that necessary measures will be taken for preventing environmental pollution.

Restrictions on transitJapan has no restrictions on the transit of hazardous wastes and other wastes.


National strategies/policiesGovernment of Japan established the Basic Environment Plan in 1994, and it was amended in 2000. At the same time, the Basic Law for Establishing a Sound Material-Cycle Society was enacted. The Basic Law aims to promote sound cyclical use and disposal of waste and the like, and prioritize the following actions in order of number: (1) restricting generation, (2) reuse, (3) recycling, (4) heat recovery, and (5) the correct disposal of waste and the like.

A new socioeconomic system needs to be created where responsibilities and costs on waste treatment and recycling are shared among industries, consumers, local governments and the national government as necessary. In such system, there should be incentives to reduce waste generation and recycle at each stage of product development, manufacturing, import, distribution, consumption, collection and recovery.

Legislation, regulations and guidelines"Waste Management and Public Cleansing Law", "Law for Promotion of Effective Utilization of Resources", "Container and Packaging Recycling Law", "Electric Household Appliance Recycling Law" etc.


Policy financing for establishment of treatment facilities; and preferential tax treatment.

Measures taken by industries/waste generatorsUnder the Voluntary Action Plan on the Environment adopted by the Keidanren (Japan Federation of Economic Organization), measures are taken on promoting recycling and limiting the discharge of wastes.


National strategies/policiesThe Government of Japan shall restrict the generation of hazardous wastes to a minimum, promote the effective use and appropriate disposal within the country and implement other measures in an effort to minimize the export and import of specified hazardous wastes.

Legislation, regulations and guidelines"Law for the Control of Export, Import and Others of Specified Hazardous Wastes and Other Wastes (Basel Law)" and "Waste Management and Public Cleansing Law."


Measures taken by industries/waste generatorsNot known.


Disposal facilitiesAt April 1, 2002 (the beginning of the fiscal year of 2002), the number of final disposal facilities (landfill sites) authorized by governors is 2 727.Individual list is not available.Recovery/recycling/re-use facilitiesAt April 1, 2002 (the beginning of the fiscal year of 2002), the number of treatment facilities authorized by governors is 19 474.Individual list is not available.


- Multilateral agreement;OECD Decision C(92)39/FINAL on the Control of Transfrontier Movements of Wastes Destined for Recovery Operations (30 March 1992); OECD Member Countries; 12.1993 -


- Ministry of the Environment- Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry- Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)

JICA holds seminar on comprehensive solid waste management periodically.



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ImportAmount of hazardous wastes imported 4,815Amount of other wastes imported 0

1) Amounts of generation of hazardous wastes under Art. 1(1)a are not available as Japan’s waste classification system for the internal waste control is different from those of Basel Convention.



Jordan




The Secretary GeneralMinistry of EnvironmentP.O. Box 1408, Amman 11941JordanTelephone: (962 6) 535 01 49 or 534 58 48Telefax: (962 6) 535 00 84E-Mail: [email protected] or [email protected]:

The Secretary GeneralMinistry of EnvironmentP.O. Box 1408, Amman 11941JordanTelephone: (962 6) 535 01 49 or 534 58 48Telefax: (962 6) 535 00 84E-Mail: [email protected] or [email protected]:

National Definition

National definition of waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Jordan. Any material which cannot be disposed of at the public garbage dump sites or drainage network due to its hazardous characteristics, harmful impact on the environment and the safety of the organism and which require special means for handling and disposing of, same as are specified in table No.3 which is annexed to Regulation No. 43/1999.

National definition of hazardous waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Jordan. Any material which cannot be disposed of at the public garbage dump sites or drainage network due to its hazardous characteristics, harmful impact on the environment and the safety of the organism and which require special means for handling and disposing of, same as are specified in table No.3 which is annexed to Regulation No. 43/1999.


In Jordan there are no wastes other than those pursuant to Art. 1 (1)a and/or Art. 1 (1)b of the Basel Convention that require special consideration when subjected to transboundary movement.


Amendment to the Basel ConventionThe amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1) has been implemented in Jordan.

Restrictions on export for final disposal and for recoveryJordan has no restrictions on the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery.

Restrictions on import for final disposal and for recoveryJordan restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery.

Environment Protection Law No. 12/1995 and its Regulation No. 43/1999: Management and Circulation of the Harmful and Hazardous Materials.


Restrictions on transitJordan restricts the transit of hazardous wastes and other wastes.

In accordance with Basel Convention.

The restriction covers all parties to the Basel convention.


National strategies/policiesEncourage recycling; use production procedure that are environment friendly; and use alternatives for hazard inputs.

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesPractice of applying hazardous waste treatment fees is in preparation.


Measures taken by industries/waste generatorsUse production ways that are environment friendly; and use alternative for hazard inputs, if available.

OthersNone.


National strategies/policiesWastes are exported only if there is no facility within the country to treat them or dispose of them.




OthersNone.


Disposal facilities- Swaga storage and disposal central facility.- Swaga, Jordan/General Corporation for Environment Protection;

Storage areas and landfill cells are operated. Treatment units are under consideration.

Recovery/recycling/re-use facilities- Jordan Petroleum Refinery Company; Used oil recovery; R9


No agreements.


- Royal Scientific Society- Civil Defense Department- Ministry of Health- Customs Department- Ministry of Trade and Industry



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1) Survey Report "Tuba hazardous waste treatment storage and disposal central facility study" by Fichtner and Consulting Engineering Center (Fichtner -CEC, 2003) records actual waste data collection and data projection for the year 2002 as follows: Type of hazardous waste (Result of Sample survey) = 62,157 metric tons / annum. Type of hazardous waste (Estimation out of sample survey) =112,539 metric tons/annum.



Kenya




Competent Authority is not designated Focal Point is not designated

Available contact information:Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources

Kencom House, P.O. Box 67839,Nairobi, Kenya Tel: (254 2) 22 92 61 Fax: (254 2) 21 69 51

National Definition

National definition of waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Kenya.

National definition of hazardous waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Kenya. "Hazardous waste" means any waste which has been determined by the Authority to be hazardous waste or to belong to any other category of waste provided for in section 91 (Environmental Management and Coordination Act, 1999).


Kenya requires special consideration for the following waste(s) when subjected to transboundary movement: Radioactive waste; Persistent waste; Carcinogen waste; Toxic waste; Corrosive waste; Explosive waste; and Flammable waste.


Amendment to the Basel ConventionThe amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1) has not been implemented in Kenya.

Process of ratification started and the Environmental Management and Coordination Act, 1999 Bans import of waste into Kenya.Restrictions on export for final disposal

Kenya restricts the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal.

Environmental Management and Coordination Act, 1999.


Wastes allowed into Kenya if on transit to export country for environmentally sound disposal; prior informed consent given; andapproval given by Director General - NEMA.

Restrictions on export for recoveryKenya has no restrictions on the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery.

Environmental Management and Coordination Act, 1999 and its regulations on Waste.

The restriction covers all countries except Uganda and Tanzania.

Kenya is a transit state for Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi and Democratic Republic of Congo for which bilateral relations on transit goods relate.

Restrictions on import for final disposalKenya restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal.


Restrictions on import for recoveryKenya restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery.

Environmental Management and Coordination Act, 1999 and Pest Control Products Act.


Restrictions on transitKenya restricts the transit of hazardous wastes and other wastes.

Environmental Management and Coordination Act, 1999.


All transit wastes cannot be offloaded for repackaging while in transit.



Sessional Paper on Environmental and Development; Sessional paper No. 6 on Industrialisation to the year 2020; and The constitution of Kenya.

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesThe Environmental Management and Coordination Act, 1999; andFactories and Other places of work, 1990 Public Health Act.

Economic instruments/ initiativesUnder EMCA there is provision for: Emission licenses; Duty waivers for pollution control equipment;Tax rebates; and Deposit bonds

Measures taken by industries/waste generatorsAdoption of ISO 14000 Environmental Management systems that provide for preventive and corrective measures; many industries are adopting cleaner production system; and risk surveys to address insurance related.

OthersMany companies now have environment, health and safety (EHS) at Senior Management levels; Sector groups (tanners and Kenya Flower council); There are company of the year (COYA) awards for best performing industries on waste.


National strategies/policiesNo measures taken yet.


Measures taken by industries/waste generatorsMany are installing on site treatment facilities; adoption of more efficient environment practices; increase re-use, recycle and reclamation; and avoiding problematic chemicals.

OthersKenya has banned use of chemicals that may require treatment and disposal oversees such as PCBs and many of the pesticides under the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants.


Recovery/recycling/re-use facilities- Optimum lubricants; Waste oil refinery; - Chloride Exide; Used Batteries, recovery of lead, Used plastics; - Kenya Paper Ltd; Waste paper recycling; - Central Glass Works; Waste glass recycling;

Bilateral, - Bilateral agreement; The arrangement concerns import of


halogenated organic compounds (belonging to Y-categories Y4, Y10, Y39, Y41, Y43) from Kenya to Finland for final disposal. Due to the fact that Kenya became a Party to the Basel Convention in year 2000 the arrangement is not necessary any more; Republic of Kenya and Finland; 07.03.1997 -


- Kenya Industrial Research Institute- Kenya Ports Authority- National Environment Management Authority- Government Chemist - Mombasa- Kenya National Cleaner Production



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Kyrgyzstan




The Ozone Center under Ministry of Ecology and Emergency Situations of the Kyrgyz RepublicToktonalieva str., #2/1, #109, Bishkek 720055Kyrgyz RepublicTelephone: (996 312) 42 72 80 or 54 88 52Telefax: (996 312) 54 88 53E-Mail: [email protected]:

The Ozone Center under Ministry of Ecology and Emergency Situations of the Kyrgyz Republic, Toktonalieva str., #2/1, #109, Bishkek 720055Kyrgyz RepublicTelephone: (996 312) 42 72 80 or 54 88 52Telefax: (996 312) 54 88 53E-Mail: [email protected]:

National Definition

National definition of waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Kyrgyzstan. “Wastes” means wastes of production and consumption. “Wastes of production” means all materials, substances, products, which were produced during a production process, or delivery of services and that are not due to further use within the territory of a given facility (organization), or are completely invalid for the purposes of usage in an intended amount for use. “Wastes of consumption” means all materials, substances, products, which completely or partially lost their parameters during public/individual consumption; (Regulation on state control of transboundary movements of hazardous wastes).

National definition of hazardous waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Kyrgyzstan. Hazardous wastes means wastes containing substances with one of the following hazardous characteristics: flammability, explosivity, high reactivity, toxicity and infectious capability; and in such an amount and of such a type that they are of potential and immediate danger toward health of people/environment.The National Definition of hazardous wastes is in accordance with the Annexes I and II of the Basel Convention.

There are no wastes defined as, or considered to be hazardous wastes by national legislation in accordance with Art. 1, para 1(b) of the Basel

Convention.

In Kyrgyzstan there are no wastes other than those pursuant to Art. 1 (1)a and/or Art. 1 (1)b of the Basel Convention that require special consideration when subjected to transboundary movement.


Amendment to the Basel ConventionThe amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1) has not been implemented in Kyrgyzstan.

Restrictions on export for final disposal and for recoveryKyrgyzstan restricts the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery.

Regulation on State Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous and Other Wastes (as of 6 April 1999).

The restriction covers States-Parties to the Basel Convention. Export of the following types of wastes (Annex I to the Convention) Y1-Y8, Y10-Y15, Y17, Y18, Y20-Y31, Y33-Y36, Y39, Y43-Y45 is under state control.

Export operations are licensed by the competent authority.

Restrictions on transit and import for final disposal and for recoveryKyrgyzstan restricts the transit and import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery.

Regulation on State Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous and Other Wastes (as of 6 April 1999).

The restriction covers Parties to the Basel Convention and states participating in Customs Union (Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan).

The import of wastes for final disposal or incineration or for recovery is restricted. The import takes place only if license is issued by Competent Authority.


National strategies/policiesThe construction of waste management facility within the borders of Bishkek is planned.

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesLaw of the Kyrgyz Republic #89 “Wastes of production and consumption” was put into force on 21 November 2001.

Economic instruments/ initiativesTax advantages.Measures taken by industries/waste generators

Future transition to low-level waste generation technologies.


National strategies/policiesLicensed activity on transboundary movements of hazardous wastes.

Economic instruments/ initiativesLicense charges; and account/responsibility in the event of force-major circumstances.

Measures taken by industries/waste generatorsReducing to minimum amounts of waste generation.


Disposal facilitiesAt present, there are 41 disposal facilities throughout Kyrgyzstan: 12 facilities are for temporary disposal, 3 facilities are for landfill and 26 are organized depots. All necessary information can be obtained from Ministry of Ecology and Emergency Situations and National Statistics Committee.



- Multilateral agreement; RU, KZ, BY, TJ, KG; Agreement on Customs Union concerning the protocol on unified use procedure of technical, medical, pharmaceutical, sanitary, phytosanitary and ecological standards, rules and requirements regarding goods imported to the Parties of the Custom Union.

- Bilateral agreement; KG (Kadamdjai antimony processing factory) and BE ("Union Minere" company); Wastes of antimony and lead process of production.





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Latvia

Status of Ratifications:Party to the Basel Convention: 14.04.1992 (a)Amendment to the Basel Convention: 18.12.2003 (A)Basel protocol on Liability and Compensation: -



Environmental Protection DepartmentMinistry of Environmental Protection and Regional Development25, Peldu Str., LV 1494, Riga,LatviaTelephone: (371) 702 65 15Telefax: (371) 782 04 42E-Mail: [email protected]:

Focal Point has not been designated

National Definition

National definition of waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Latvia. "Waste - any object or substance which holder disposes of, or intends to or is forced to dispose of, and which conforms to the categories specified in the waste classification." (Waste Management Law, Art.1.1)

National definition of hazardous waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Latvia. "Hazardous waste- waste which has one or more characteristics which makes it hazardous to human life and health, the environment, or the property of persons, and which conforms to a hazardous waste category specified in the waste classification."(Waste Management Law, Art.4.1)


Latvia requires special consideration for the following waste(s) when subjected to transboundary movement: Following waste groups in accordance with EU Regulation 259/93/EC:GC- other wastes containing metals; GG- other wastes containing principally inorganic constituents, which may contain metals and organic materials; GH- solid plastic waste; GK- rubber waste;GM- wastes arising from agrofood industry; GN- wastes arising from


tanning and fellmongery operations and leather use; and GO- other wastes containing principally organic constituents, which may contain metals and inorganic materials.


Amendment to the Basel ConventionThe amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1) has been implemented in Latvia.

Restrictions on transit and export for final disposal and for recoveryLatvia has no restrictions on the transit and export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery.

Restrictions on import for final disposalLatvia restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal. Waste Management Law, 01.03.2001.

It’s prohibited to import into the territory of the Republic of Latvia any waste for disposal or long-term storage. Restriction applies to all countries.

Restrictions on import for recoveryLatvia restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery.

Waste Management Law, 01.03.2001.

It is permitted to import hazardous waste for recovery only if there are hazardous waste recovery facilities in operation in the territory of the Republic of Latvia, the owner of which has obtained a permit for the recovery of the relevant hazardous waste, and which have the necessary capacity.


National strategies/policiesNational Waste Management Plan, 2003-2012.

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesWaste Management Law, Law on Natural Resource tax.

Economic instruments/ initiativesNatural resource tax for disposal of hazardous waste, subsidies for recovery of hazardous wastes.


None.



Recovery/recycling/re-use facilities- Lampu demerkurizacijas centrs Ltd, Kapsedes 10, LV-3400, Liepaja;

Destruction of mercury-containing light bulbs, separation of mercury; R5

- JSC “Broceni”; Liepnieku 15, Broceni, Saldus rajons, LV-3851, Latvia; Use as a fuel (other than in direct incineration) or other means to generate energy. ; R1

- JSC “Broceni”; Liepnieku 15, Broceni, Saldus rajons, LV-3851, Latvia; Waste oil is used as fuel in cement production; R5

- “LC”, Ltd, Pils iela 14, Riga, Latvia, LV-1050; Use as a fuel (other than in direct incineration) or other means to generate energy- incineration of medical waste; R1

- “Bistamo Atkritumu Serviss”, Raina iela 28, Daugavpils, Latvia; Use as a fuel (other than in direct incineration) or other means to generate energy – incineration of waste oils; R1



No agreements.


- Center of Environmental Science and Management Studies of University of Latvia, 19, Raina blvd, Riga

- Latvian Waste Managements Associations, 21 Aizkraukles Str, Riga

Further information could be obtained from: www.lasa.lv



tons)

Generation


25,670 (1)

Amount of hazardous wastes generated under Art. 1(1)b of BCTotal amount of hazardous wastes generated 25,670 (1)

Amount of other wastes generated (Annex II: Y46-Y47) 562,000



1) The sharp decrease of the amount of hazardous wastes generated is caused by changes in the classification of waste. The biggest producer of hazardous waste – metallurgical plant - has provided sufficient evidence that waste from metallurgical processes have to be classified as non-hazardous waste.



Lebanon




Ministry of EnvironmentLazarieh Building - 7th floor (Room 7-42)P.O.Box: 11-2727Beirut, LebanonTelephone: (961 1) 976 512 (961 1) 976 555 (Ext 500)Telefax: (961 1) 976 530Website:

Acting Chief of Service of Prevention from Technological Impacts & Natural DisastersMinistry of EnvironmentLazarieh Building - 7th floor (Room 7-42)P.O.Box: 11-2727Beirut, LebanonTelephone: (961 1) 976 512 (961 1) 976 555 (Ext 412)Mobile: (961 3) 029 547Telefax: (961 1) 976 530E-Mail: [email protected]:

National Definition

There is no national definition of waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste in Lebanon.

There is no national definition of hazardous waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste in Lebanon.


In Lebanon there are no wastes other than those pursuant to Art. 1 (1)a and/or Art. 1 (1)b of the Basel Convention that require special consideration when subjected to transboundary movement.


Amendment to the Basel ConventionThe amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1) has been implemented in Lebanon. National Ministerial Decision 71/1 (19/05/1997) regulates the transboundary movements of Hazardous Wastes and Other Wastes into Lebanon.

Restrictions on transit and export for final disposal and for recovery


Lebanon has no restrictions on the transit and export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery.

Restrictions on import for final disposal and for recoveryLebanon restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery.

The Ministerial Decision 71/1 that entered into force in 19/05/1997 prohibits the import for final disposal of Hazardous Wastes and Other Wastes into Lebanon.

The Decision covers all countries, there are no specifications.

The Ministerial Decision mentioned above prohibits all kinds of wastes for final disposal and/or incineration for calorific value.


National strategies/policies1) Encouraging the use of the alternatives of hazardous materials i.e. the implementation of BAT or BEP concept; 2) Encouraging the 3Rs principle; 3) Integration of the Polluter Pays principle; and4) Encouraging the export of hazardous wastes for final disposal under the rules and regulations of the Basel Convention.

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesThe Ministerial Decision 71/1, entry into force 19/05/1997.

Measures taken by industries/waste generatorsThe waste generators are aware of the Basel Convention measures and they are cooperating with the Ministry of Environment to reduce and/or eliminate the Hazardous Wastes and Other Wastes.


National strategies/policies1) Hazardous wastes and other wastes generated by the industries are requested to be treated on the spot; and 2) Pharmaceutical wastes and chemical wastes are controlled and managed to be exported.

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesThe Ministerial Decision 71/1, entry into force 19/05/1997.




No agreements.

Technical Ministry of Environment, Lazarieh Bldg., Beirut, Lebanon.

Assistance and Training Available



tons)

Generation

Amount of hazardous wastes generated under Art. 1(1)a (Annex I: Y1-Y45) of BCAmount of hazardous wastes generated under Art. 1(1)b of BCTotal amount of hazardous wastes generated No data (1)

Amount of other wastes generated (Annex II: Y46-Y47) No data (1)



1) The projected total amount of hazardous medical waste generated: 11metric tons/day during 1997 to 1999.



LiechtensteinStatus of Ratifications:Party to the Basel Convention: 27.01.1992Amendment to the Basel Convention: 25.05.03 (A)Basel protocol on Liability and Compensation: -



Office of Environmental ProtectionWaste Management DivisionPO Box 684FL-9490 VaduzPrincipality of LiechtensteinTelephone: +42 3 236 61 94Telefax: +42 3 236 61 99E-Mail: [email protected]: www.aus.llv.li

Office of Environmental ProtectionEnvironmental law and International Environmental affairsPO Box 684FL-9490 VaduzPrincipality of LiechtensteinTelephone: +42 3 236 61 89Telefax: +42 3 236 61 99E-Mail: [email protected]: www.aus.llv.li

National Definition

General remark:Because of the customs union treaty with Switzerland the Swiss waste-law is also applied in Liechtenstein and there is no custom control between Liechtenstein and Switzerland. The borders are controlled by Swiss authorities. The Swiss Agency for the Environment, Forests and Landscape (SAEFL) checks the import, export and transit of wastes and hazardous wastes for Liechtenstein. Switzerland is a member of the OECD and the Basel Convention and therefore carries out these controls according to the OECD and the Basel Convention -Decisions. The authorities of Liechtenstein will be informed in every case and have the possibility to refuse unwanted exports, imports and transits of wastes under control._________________________

Swiss National definition of “waste”:"Wastes mean all moveable materials of which the owner gets rid of or disposal of which is necessary in the public interest."(Federal Law relating to the Protection of the Environment; Art. 7 Para 6 / dated 7 October 1983 state30 December 2003).

Swiss National definition of “special waste”:"Special wastes: Wastes, whose environmentally sound disposal also inland requests specific comprehensive technical and organizational measures, basing on the composition, the physico-chemical or biological properties of the waste” (Federal Ordinance on Movements of Wastes,

Art. 2 Para 2 / dated 22 June 2005).

Swiss National definition of “other wastes under control”:" Other wastes under control: Wastes, whose environmentally sound disposal also inland requests limited comprehensive technical and organizational measures, basing on the composition, the physico-chemical or biological properties of the waste” (Federal Ordinance on Movements of Wastes, Art. 2 Para 2 / dated 22 June 2005).

The following wastes must be notified prior to transboundary movements (export/import/transit):- Hazardous wastes as per Article 1.1a Basel Convention- Wastes as per Article 1.1b Basel Convention- Wastes on Annex II of the Basel Convention- Wastes on Annex VIII of the Basel Convention- Special wastes (nationally defined)-. Other wastes under control (nationally defined)- Wastes on the amber list of the OECD Decision C(2001)107 concerning the revision of Decision C(92)39/FINAL on the control of transboundary movements of wastes destined for recovery operations (2001).

The wastes whose transboundary movements must be notified are listed in:- Basel ConventionAnnex I together with Annex IIIAnnex IIAnnex VIII- Federal Ordinance on list for movements of wastes (dated 22 June 2005). Available in French, German and Italian language- Wastes on the amber list of the OECD Decision C(2001)107 concerning the revision of Decision C(92)39/FINAL on the control of transboundary movements of wastes destined for recovery operations (2001).


Amendment to the Basel ConventionThe amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1) is implemented in Liechtenstein.

Restrictions on export for final disposal and for recoveryThe export of the following wastes to non Annex VII countries of the Basel Convention is prohibited:- For final disposal (Annex IVA operations of the Basel Convention):-> All wastes

- For recycling (Annex IVB operations of the Basel Convention):-> Hazardous wastes as per Article 1.1a Basel Convention-> Wastes as per Article 1.1b Basel Convention-> Wastes on Annex II of the Basel Convention-> Wastes on Annex VIII of the Basel Convention

-> Special wastes (nationally defined)-> Other wastes under control (nationally defined)-> Wastes on the amber list of the OECD Decision C(2001)107 concerning the revision of Decision C(92)39/FINAL on the control of transboundary movements of wastes destined for recovery operations (2001).Restrictions on import for final disposal and for recoverySee general remarks because of the customs union treaty with Switzerland and Council Regulation (EEC) No 259/93 of February 1993 on the supervision and control of shipments of waste within, into and out of the European Community and Council Regulation (EC) No 120/97 of 20 January amending Regulation (EC) No 259/93 on the supervision and control of shipments of waste within, into and out of the European Community is applied.

Switzerland has no restrictions for the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery. Basel Convention is applied.-> Imports need notification and consent.Restrictions on transitSwitzerland has no restrictions for the transit of hazardous wastes and other wastes.

See general remarks because of the customs union treaty with Switzerland and Council Regulation (EEC) No 259/93 of February 1993 on the supervision and control of shipments of waste within, into and out of the European Community and Council Regulation (EC) No 120/97 of 20 January amending Regulation (EC) No 259/93 on the supervision and control of shipments of waste within, into and out of the European Community is applied.

Basel Convention is applied.-> Transits need notification and consent.


National strategies/policiesStrict export control.Principle of autonomy is applied respecting the national situation and legislation.


Information can be obtained from the Competent Authority.


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Information can be obtained from the Focal point or Competent Authority.



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Not reported

Amount of hazardous wastes generated under Art. 1(1)b of BC Not reportedTotal amount of hazardous wastes generated Not reportedAmount of other wastes generated (Annex II: Y46-Y47) Not reported





Lithuania




Ministry of EnvironmentA. Jaksto 4/9, LT-2624 VilniusLithuaniaTelephone: (370 2) 61 05 58 or 61 75 69 or 62 30 47Telefax: (370 2) 22 08 47 or 61 16 60E-Mail: [email protected] or [email protected]:(Competent Authority for import, export and

transit)National Environmental Protection Inspectorate, A. Juozapaviciaus 9LT-2600 VilniusLithuaniaTelephone: (370 2) 73 29 94Telefax: (370 2) 72 27 66

Ministry of EnvironmentA. Jaksto 4/9LT-2624 VilniusLithuaniaTelephone: (370 2) 61 05 58 or 61 75 69 or 62 30 47Telefax: (370 2) 22 08 47 or 61 16 60E-Mail: [email protected] or [email protected]:

National Definition

National definition of waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Lithuania. Waste shall mean any substances or objects in the categories set out in Annex I and is included into the waste list as per Annex II of the Waste Management Regulations (Minister’s Ordinance No. 217, of 14 July, 1999, amended by Minister’s Ordinance No. 284 of 23 May, 2001; Minister’s Ordinance No. 532 of 10 October, 2002; Minister’s Ordinance No. 722 of 30 December, 2003), which the holder discards or intends to or required to discard. The categories and list of waste are prepared in accordance with the European List of Wastes.

National definition of hazardous waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Lithuania. In the light of the Waste Management Regulations (Minister’s Ordinance No. 217, of 14 July, 1999, amended by Minister’s Ordinance No. 284 of 23 May, 2001; Minister’s Ordinance No. 532 of 10 October,


2002; Minister’s Ordinance No. 722 of 30 December, 2003) hazardous waste shall mean waste featuring as hazardous on the Waste List contained in Annex II of the Waste Management Regulations and possessing one or more hazardous properties defined in Annex III and falling under criteria of Annex IV. It shall also mean any other waste having one or more hazardous properties listed in Annex III and being in accordance to Annex IV criteria of the Waste Management Regulations.

Lithuania regulates/controls additional wastes as hazardous that are not included in Art. 1 (1)a of the Basel Convention and would be controlled for the purpose of transboundary movements pursuant to Art. 1 (1)b. The national definition of hazardous waste covers wastes other than those listed in Annexes I, II and VIII of the Basel Convention. A list of such wastes is posted on the Basel Convention's website (www.basel.int).

Lithuania requires special consideration for the following waste(s) when subjected to transboundary movement: The imports of following wastes destined for recovery or disposal are subject to the Prior Informed Consent procedure (imports must be notified and are only possible with the consent of the export-, transit and import country/ies): GB. Metal bearing wastes arising from melting, smelting and refining of metals; GC. Other wastes containing metals; GD. Waste from mining operations: these wastes to be in non-dispersible form; GF. Ceramic wastes in non-dispersible form; GG. Other wastes containing principally inorganic constituents, which may contain metals and inorganic materials; GG 010 – Partially refined calcium sulphate produced from flue gas desulphurization (FGD);GG 020 – waste gypsium wallboard or plasterboard arising from the demolition of buildings; GG 030 ex 2621 – bottom ash and slag tap from coal-fired power plants; GG 040 ex 2621 – Coal-fired power plants fly ash; GG 050 – Anode butts of petroleum coke and/or bitumen;GG 060 ex 2803 – Spent activated carbon, resulting from the treatment of potable water and processes of the food industry and vitamin production; GG 080 ex 2621 00 – Slag from copper production;GG 090 – Sulphur in solid form; GG 100 – Limestone from the production of calcium cyanamide; GG 110 ex 2621 00 – Neutralized red mud from alumina production; GG 120 – Sodium, potassium, calcium chlorides; GG 130 – Carborundum (silicon carbide); GK. Rubber wastes; and all Amber and Red-listed wastes.


Amendment to the Basel ConventionThe amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1) has been implemented in Lithuania. All necessary documentation is being prepared for the ratification of Decision III/1. Low No. IX-1739 Amendment to the Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Waste and their Disposal (Decision III/1 of the Parties) adopted on 18 September 2003.Restrictions on export for final disposal

Lithuania restricts the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal.

Rules on Waste Import into the Republic of Lithuania, Export from the Republic of Lithuania and Transit through the Republic of Lithuania (Minister’s Ordinance No. 526 of 25 October, 2001, amended by Minister’s Ordinance No. 42 of 31 January, 2002; Minister’s Ordinance No. 22 of 16 January, 2003; Minister’s Ordinance No. 249 of 20 May, 2003).

All exports of non-hazardous and hazardous waste for disposal (operations D1-D15) into the Republic of Lithuania must be notified and are only possible if the notifier has received the written consent of the Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Lithuania, as well as consents of other competent authorities concerned.

Restrictions on export for recoveryLithuania restricts the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery.


All exports of non-hazardous and hazardous wastes destined for recovery must be notified and export of such wastes are only possible with the consents of all competent authorities concerned.

Restrictions on import for final disposalLithuania restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal.

All imports of non-hazardous and hazardous waste for disposal (operations D1-D15) into the Republic of Lithuania must be notified and are only possible if the notifier has received the written consent of the Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Lithuania, as well as consents of other competent authorities concerned.


Restrictions on import for recovery

Lithuania restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery.

All Amber and Red-listed and some Green-listed (see 2d) wastes destined for recovery must be notified and imports of such wastes are only possible with the consents of all competent authorities concerned.

Rules on Waste Import into the Republic of Lithuania, Export from the Republic of Lithuania and Transit through the Republic of Lithuania.

Restrictions on transitLithuania restricts the transit of hazardous wastes and other wastes.

Rules on Waste Import into the Republic of Lithuania, Export from the Republic of Lithuania and Transit through the Republic of Lithuania.

All wastes destined for disposal and Amber and Red - listed wastes destined for recovery or disposal must be notified and transit through the Republic of Lithuania is only possible with the consents of all competent authorities concerned.


National strategies/policiesNational Strategic Waste Management Plan adopted by the Government of the Republic of Lithuania on 12-04-2002. Government Resolution No. 519 On National Strategic Waste Management Plan, adopted on 12 April 2002 (amended on 4 February 2003 by the Government Resolution No. 185).

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesLaw on Environmental Protection; Law on Waste Management;Law on Packages and Packaging Wastes; Minister’s Ordinance on Waste Management Regulations; Minister’s Ordinance on Setting the Permits for Use of Natural Resources and Discharge of Pollutants into Environment, adopted on 30 November 1999; and Law on Product Charges Amending the Law on Environmental Pollution Charges, adopted in 2002; Minister’s Ordinance on Rules on Waste Import into the Republic of Lithuania, Export from the Republic of Lithuania and Transit through the Republic of Lithuania.

Economic instruments/ initiativesProduct Charges.


National strategies/policiesNational Strategic Waste Management Plan.

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesLaw on Waste Management; Minister’s Ordinance on Waste Management Regulations; Minister’s Ordinance on Setting the Permitsfor Use of Natural Resources and Discharge of Pollutants into

Environment, adopted on 30 November 1999; Law on Product Charges Amending the Law on Environmental Pollution Charges andMinister’s Ordinance on Rules on Waste Import into the Republic of Lithuania, Export from the Republic of Lithuania and Transit through the Republic of Lithuania.

Economic instruments/ initiativesProduct Charges.


Information could be obtained form: Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Lithuania http://www.am.lt

Waste Management Regulations set the order of registration of waste managers. Every enterprise engaged in waste collection, transportation, recovery and disposal activities and every enterprise commissioned by other enterprise in waste recovery and disposal, including waste import and export companies shall be registered with the Waste Managers Register. The Ministry of Environment shall administer the Waste Managers Register. The data on the waste management enterprises contained in the Waste Managers Register shall be furnished to local municipal institutions and county administrations not less than once a year. The data contained in the Waste Managers Register shall be furnished to legal or natural persons upon submitting an application stating the required information.


No agreements.


- Association of Ecological Engineering (Dominykonu 4, Vilnius)- Center for Environmental policy (A.Juozapaviciaus 6/2, Vilnius,

www.aapc.lt)- Baltic Environmental Forum(A.Juozapaviciaus 9-1003, Vilnius,

www.bef.lv)- COWI Baltic (Lukiskiu 3, Vilnius, www.cowi.lt)- The Institute of Environmental Engineering (APINI) (K. Donelaicio

20 Kaunas, www.apini.lt)


http://www.am.lt/


Generation


7,514

Amount of hazardous wastes generated under Art. 1(1)b of BC No data Total amount of hazardous wastes generated 7,514Amount of other wastes generated (Annex II: Y46-Y47) 908,763 (1)


Import Amount of hazardous wastes imported (2)


1) Amount refers to Y46.2) 250 m3 of contaminated soil was imported from Latvia for D2, D8 operations.



Luxembourg




Division des DéchetsAdministration de l'Environnement16, rue Eugène RuppertL-2453 LuxembourgTelephone: (352) 40 56 56-1Telefax: (352) 49 64 38E-Mail: [email protected]: http://www.aev.etat.lu

Ministère de l'EnvironnementL-2918 LuxembourgLuxembourgTelephone: (352) 478 68 06Telefax: (352) 40 04 10E-Mail: [email protected] or

[email protected] or [email protected]

website: http://www.mev.etat.lu

National Definition

National definition of waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Luxembourg.

The definition of waste is in accordance with the directive 75/442/EEC.

National definition of hazardous waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Luxembourg.

The definition of hazardous waste is in accordance with the directive 91/689/CEE. The Commission Decision 2000/532/CE was adopted.

Luxembourg regulates/controls additional wastes as hazardous that are not included in Art. 1 (1)a of the Basel Convention and would be controlled for the purpose of transboundary movements pursuant to Art. 1 (1)b.

All the wastes subject to control under the regulation (EEC) 259/93 are controlled.

Luxembourg requires special consideration for the following waste(s) when subjected to transboundary movement:



The amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1) has been implemented in Luxembourg.

Implementation of the Basel Convention by law of 9.12.1993. Implementation of the amendments by law of 29.06.1997.

Restrictions on export for final disposalLuxembourg restricts the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal.

A special authorization is required by the modified Waste Management law of 17th June 1994 for export of waste to non-EC countries; and prohibition of export of waste to non-OECD countries through waste carrier authorization delivered according to the Waste Management Law.

Restrictions on export for recoveryLuxembourg restricts the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery.

A special authorization is required by the modified Waste Management law of 17th June 1994 for export of waste to non-EC countries; and prohibition of export of waste to non-OECD countries through waste carrier authorization delivered according to the Waste Management Law.

Restrictions on import for final disposalLuxembourg restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal.

Import authorization is required by the modified Waste Management Law of 17th June 1994.

The restriction is for all countries and all kinds of wastes.

Restrictions on import for recoveryLuxembourg restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery.

Import authorization is required by the modified Waste Management Law of 17th June 1994.

The restriction is for all countries and all kinds of wastes.

Restrictions on transitLuxembourg restricts the transit of hazardous wastes and other wastes.

Regulation of the Council No 259/93 (CEE).

The restriction is for all countries and for all kinds of wastes which are

subject to regulation 259/93 CEE.


National strategies/policiesNational Waste Management Plan adopted by Government on 15th December 2000; and obligation for industries and Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) to establish internal waste management plans with the view of reduction and recycling of waste.

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesModified Waste Management Law of 17th June 1994.

Economic instruments/ initiatives"SuperDrecksKëscht fiir Betriiber" initiative taken since 1992 by the Ministry of Environment and the Chamber of Handicraft with the aims of advising industries and Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) in good ecological practice of internal waste management; and giving a quality label to the companies with a good waste management practice.

Measures taken by industries/waste generatorsInternal waste management according to internal Waste Management Plan and/or waste management practice according to "SuperDrecksKëscht fiir Betriiber"-concept.

OthersNone.


National strategies/policiesNational Waste Management Plan adopted by Government on 15th December 2000; and obligation for industries and Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) to establish internal waste management plans with the view of reduction and recycling of waste.

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesModified Waste Management Law of 17th June 1994.



OthersNone.

Disposal/ Disposal facilities

Recovery Facilities

- Lamesch Exploitation S.A. Z.I. Wolser Nord, L-3225 Bettembourg; Chemical-Physical Treatment plant; D9

Recovery/recycling/re-use facilities- Intermoselle Sàrl Langengrund L-3701 Rumelange; Clinker

production; R5- Lamesch Exploitation S.A. Z.I. Wolser Nord, L-3225 Bettembourg;

Reconditioning of waste, pre-treatment further to R1 and R9 operations; R1, R9

- PRIMOREC S.A. b.p. 70, L-4501 Differdange; Recycling of waste from iron and steel production by direct reduction; R4, R5


- No agreements.


- Administration of the Environment, Division des Déchets, 16, rue Ruppert L-2453, Luxembourg

- CRTE, 66, rue de Luxembourg, L-4002 ESCH/ALZETTE- SuperDrecksKëscht fiir Betriiber 18, rue Stümper, L-2557

Luxembourg



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Generation


102,871






Madagascar




Ministre de l'Environnement des Eaux et ForêtsMinistère de l'Environnement, des Eaux et Forêts B.P.: 3948- AntsahavolaAntanarivo – 101-MadagascarTelephone: (261 20) 22.613.62Telefax: (261 20) 22.304.88E-Mail: [email protected]:

Div. Etudes des Textes de l'EnvironnementMinistère de l'Environnement, des Eaux et ForêtsB.P. 571 - AmpandrianombyAntanarivo – 101-MadagascarTelephone: (261 20) 22.413.59 or (261 33) 118 16 76 (Mobile)Telefax: (261 20) 22.304.88 or (261.20) 224 19 19E-Mail: [email protected] or [email protected]:

National Definition

National definition of waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Madagascar. “Projet de definition”: In general, waste could be defined as all residues resulting from production process, transformation or use, or any substance, materials, products or more generally, any material or item which has been abandoned by its owner, either because its economic value is too small, or because it is low in quantity to justify an investment. In summary, it is an item, product or by-product which cannot be utilized for different reasons.

The national definition of hazardous waste to be used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste is being prepared.A waste is considered hazardous when it is likely to cause harmful effects to human health and/or the environment. Therefore, hazardous wastes can be corrosive, caustic, toxic, carcinogenic, explosive, inflammable or carry harmful germs.

Definition of a national project of hazardous wastes which will be adopted later after being adopted by the National Assembly. This definition is out of the national legislation concerning the




environmentally sound management of solid, liquid and pasty wastes in Madagascar.

Madagascar regulates/controls additional wastes as hazardous that are not included in Art. 1 (1)a of the Basel Convention and would be controlled for the purpose of transboundary movements pursuant to Art. 1 (1)b. Déchets contenant des éléments radioactifs et amianteDéchets encombrant (vieux réfrigerateurs, vieilles caracasses de voitures, feraille, tout bien meuble abandoné,….)

Madagascar requires special consideration for the following waste(s) when subjected to transboundary movement: radioactive wastes and nuclear wastes; and déchets contenant ou contenu amiante.


Amendment to the Basel ConventionMadagascar is in a preparatory process of implementing the amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1).

Restrictions on export for final disposalMadagascar is in a preparatory process to restrict the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal.

Restrictions on and export for recoveryMadagascar has no restrictions on the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery.

Restrictions on transit and import for final disposal and for recoveryMadagascar has no restrictions on the transit and import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery.


National strategies/policiesIn preparation.

On 18 June 1998, the National Committee for the Management of hazardous wastes (GNGPC) was officially created (Decret N°98-444). This committee has been, since this date, the official national mechanism responsible for chemical management in terms of safety.

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesA National Law to reduce hazardous wastes is currently being elaborated.

Economic instruments/ initiativesA National Law Ecotax is currently being elaborated.

Measures taken by industries/waste generatorsDecree of application MECI, Law N°99-954 of 15/12/99. (Accountability of investments towards the environment).Others

Le Ministère de l’Environnement, des Eaux et Forêts est en cours d’élaboration de la politique nationale de gestion de déchets dangereux ou non dangereux (année 2005).


None.

Measures taken by industries/waste generatorsIn preparation.



Recovery/recycling/re-use facilitiesNo information available yet. The national inventory for hazardous wastes is not yet in place regarding the application of the Basel Convention.


No agreements.


- CNRE: Ministère de la Recherche Scientifique- Ministère de la Santé (CHU/HJRA)- Ministère de l’Environnement- Ministère de l’Industrie- Institut Pasteur de Madagascar- Ministère de l’Agriculture, de l’Elevage et de la Pêche (DPV)



tons)

Generation

Amount of hazardous wastes generated under Art. 1(1)a (Annex I: Y1-Y45) of BCAmount of hazardous wastes generated under Art. 1(1)b of BCTotal amount of hazardous wastes generated (1)

Amount of other wastes generated (Annex II: Y46-Y47) (1)



1) Estimated amounts - Y1,Y2,Y3: 2.8 metric tons/week in the capital city and Y46: 20 metric tons/day.



Malaysia




The Director GeneralDepartment of Environment, Ministry of Natural Resources and EnvironmentLevel 3-7, Block C4, Federal Government Administrative Centre, 82662 PutrajayaMalaysiaTelephone: (60 3) 88 85 82 00Telefax: (60 3) 88 88 99 87E-Mail: [email protected] Website:

The Director GeneralDepartment of Environment, Ministry of Natural Resources and EnvironmentLevel 3-7, Block C4, Federal Government Administrative Centre, 82662 PutrajayaMalaysiaTelephone: (60 3) 88 85 82 00Telefax: (60 3) 88 88 99 87E-Mail: [email protected]:

National Definition

National definition of waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Malaysia. Waste is defined as any matter prescribed to be scheduled waste or any matter whether in a solid, semi-solid or liquid form, or in the form of a gas or vapour, which is emitted, discharged or deposited in the environment in such volume, composition or manner as to cause pollution.

National definition of hazardous waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Malaysia. Hazardous waste is defined as any waste falling within the categories of waste listed in the First Schedule of the Environment Quality (Scheduled Wastes) Regulations 2005, which came into force on 15 August 2005. The full text of the Regulations 2005 is available on the Basel Convention website (www.basel.int).

Malaysia regulates/controls additional wastes as hazardous that are not included in Art. 1 (1)a of the Basel Convention and would be controlled for the purpose of transboundary movements pursuant to Art. 1 (1)b.

These wastes are: slags from copper processing; oil tanker sludges; waste catalysts; and waste gypsum arising from power plant.



Import of waste from European Community will be considered as Amber List. The lists are as follows: (a) GA. Metal and metal-alloy waste in metallic, non-dispersible formGA 150 7802 00 Lead waste and scrapGA 240 ex8107 10 Cadmium waste and scrap(b) GG. Other wastes containing principally inorganic constituents, which may contain metal and organic materialsGG 010, GG 020, GG 030, GG 040, GG 100, GG 110, GG 140(c) GH. Solid plastic wastes All categories of plastic wastes(d) GJ. Textile wastes All categories of textile wastes(e) GK. Rubber wastes All categories of rubber wastes(f) GM. Waste arising from agro-food industries All categories(g) GN. Waste arising from tanning and fellmongery operations and leather use All categories(h) GO. Other wastes GO 010, GO 020, GO 030, GO 050

In Malaysia there are no wastes other than those pursuant to Art. 1 (1)a and/or Art. 1 (1)b of the Basel Convention that require special consideration when subjected to transboundary movement.


Amendment to the Basel ConventionThe amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1) has been implemented in Malaysia.

Restrictions on export for final disposal and for recoveryMalaysia restricts the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery.

The Environmental Quality Act, 1 August 1996 Section 34B; and the Customs (Prohibition of Export) Order 1993 Amendment 1998.


Export of hazardous wastes for final disposal is not allowed if the hazardous wastes could be treated at local facilities.

Hazardous wastes to be exported and destined for recovery are subject to the export guidelines on minimum percentage for recoverables.

Restrictions on import for final disposal and for recoveryMalaysia restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery.

The Environmental Quality Act, 1 August 1996 Section 34B; and the

Customs (Prohibition of Export) Order 1993 Amendment 1998.


Import of hazardous wastes for final disposal from non OECD countries requires a special permission and total prohibition for hazardous wastes from OECD.

Import of hazardous wastes for recovery requires written approval.

Restrictions on transitMalaysia restricts the transit of hazardous wastes and other wastes.

Environmental Quality Act, 1 August 1996, Section 34B.



National strategies/policiesMalaysian Agenda for Waste Reduction; and promotion cleaner production.

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesIn preparation to enhance existing provision in the Environmental Quality (Scheduled Wastes) Regulations to reduce wastes using best practicable means.

Measures taken by industries/waste generatorsCleaner production, waste minimization and ISO 14001 certification.

OthersSpecial capital allowance incentive to companies which generate wastes and intend to set up facilities to treat their own wastes covering all capital expenditure incurred.


National strategies/policiesEncourage industries to use locally produced wastes as raw materials.


Disposal facilities- Kualiti Alam Sdn. Bhd., Port Dickson, N. Sembilan; Secure landfill;

D5- Kualiti Alam Sdn. Bhd., Port Dickson, N. Sembilan; Physical

chemical treatment; D9- Kualiti Alam Sdn. Bhd., Port Dickson, N. Sembilan; Incineration;

D10- Kualiti Alam Sdn. Bhd., Port Dickson, N. Sembilan; Off-side

Storage; D15- Kualiti Alam Sdn. Bhd., Port Dickson, N. Sembilan; Sodification;

The complete list is available upon request from the Competent Authority or www.jas.sains.my

Recovery/recycling/re-use facilities- Metal Reclamation (Industries) Sdn. Bhd., Batu Caves, Selangor;

Off-site Recovery of Dross, slag, ash, dust from lead smelting process or dust emission control system; R4

- Metal Reclamation (Industries) Sdn. Bhd., Batu Caves, Selangor; Dross from lead soldering process; R4

- Metal Reclamation (Industries) Sdn. Bhd., Batu Caves, Selangor; Discarded or off specification lead batteies from battery manufacturing plant; R4

- Metal Reclamation (Industries) Sdn. Bhd., Batu Caves, Selangor; Lead sludges from wastewater treatment system.; R4

- Hiap Huat Chemicals Sdn. Bhd., Bentong, Pahang; Off-site Recovery of waste solvents; R2, R9

There are 56 licensed recovery facilities and the list is available upon request from the Competent Authority (www.jas.sains.my).


Bilateral agreement; United States of America; 10.03.1995 -; Concerning transshipment of hazardous wastes for recovery.


- Department of Environment- Customs and Excise Department- Hazmat, Fire and Rescue Services- Standards and Industrial Research Institute of Malaysia (SIRIM)



tons)

Generation


103,344

Amount of hazardous wastes generated under Art. 1(1)b of BC 357,522Total amount of hazardous wastes generated 460,866Amount of other wastes generated (Annex II: Y46-Y47) Not reported



http://www.jas.sains.my/



Maldives




The Deputy MinisterMinistry of Environment, Energy and WaterHuravee Building, Ameer Ahmed MaguMale 20-05Republic of MaldivesTelephone: (960) 332 48 61Telefax: (960) 332 22 86E-Mail: [email protected]:

The Deputy MinisterMinistry of Environment, Energy and WaterHuravee Building, Ameer Ahmed MaguMale 20-05Republic of MaldivesTelephone: (960) 332 48 61Telefax: (960) 332 22 86E-Mail: [email protected]:

National Definition

There is no national definition of waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste in Maldives.

National definition of hazardous waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Maldives. Hazardous waste is defined as any waste that is harmful to human health and environment.


Maldives requires special consideration for the following waste(s) when subjected to transboundary movement: Nuclear wastes.


Amendment to the Basel ConventionThe amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1) has not been implemented in Maldives. However, the Environment Protection and Preservation Act (4/93) prohibits the disposal of hazardous waste within the territory of the Maldives.

Restrictions on export for final disposal and for recoveryMaldives has no restrictions on the export of hazardous wastes and other



wastes for final disposal and for recovery.

Restrictions on import for final disposal and for recoveryMaldives restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery.

Environment Protection and Preservation Act of Maldives (Law 4/93).

The restriction covers all countries and all hazardous wastes.

The Environment Protection and Preservation Act of the Republic of Maldives States that hazardous waste shall not be disposed within the country.

Restrictions on transitMaldives has no restrictions on the transit of hazardous wastes and other wastes.

Though the Act (Law 4/93) does not specifically address the issue of transit of hazardous waste, the Act (Law 4/93) can be used to control the transit of hazardous waste. The basis is that disposing of hazardous waste is prohibited within the country.


National strategies/policiesIntroduction of Environmental Impact Assessment Process for new development projects including industries.

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesMandatory Environmental Impact Assessment Process for the new industry.


None.


Disposal facilitiesThilafushi (Waste Management Site); A shallow lagoon area reclaimed to create an island. ; D1, D4, D10, D13, D15



No agreements.


Ministry of Environment and Construction.



tons)

Generation

Amount of hazardous wastes generated under Art. 1(1)a (Annex I: Y1-Y45) of BCAmount of hazardous wastes generated under Art. 1(1)b of BCTotal amount of hazardous wastes generated (1)

Amount of other wastes generated (Annex II: Y46-Y47) (1)



1) Maldives does not have a proper monitoring system or data collection system that takes into account the amounts of wastes generated from all sources.



Mali




Direction Nationale de l’Assainissement et du Contrôle des Pollutions et des Nuisances - DNACPN - BP: E 3114, Bamako Malitel.: (223) 229 -2410fax: (223) 229 -5090e-mail.: [email protected] :

Directeur National AdjointDirection Nationale de l'Assainissement et du Contrôle des Pollutions et des NuisancesBP E-3114, BamakoMaliTelephone: (223) 229 24 10 or 229 38 04 or 672 03 81Telefax: (223) 229 50 90E-Mail: [email protected] or [email protected]:

National Definition

National definition of waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Mali. Loi N° 01-020 relating to pollution and the harmful effects.Waste: Any solid, liquid substance, gas, or residue of a production process, of transformation or use of all other eliminated or intended substances has to be eliminated.

There is no national definition of hazardous waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste in Mali. Loi N° 01-020 relating to pollution and the harmful effects.Dangerous waste: Any waste presenting of the serious risks for health and public safety and for the environment.


Mali requires special consideration for the following waste(s) when subjected to transboundary movement: used tyres, refrigerator with gas sources coming from CFC and used vehicles.



The amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1) has not been implemented in Mali.

Restrictions on export for final disposalMali restricts the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal.

Loi N° 01-020

Article 24: stipulates that: Exports of dangerous waste can be authorized towards a country only when this one has adequate installations to eliminate them according to ecologically rational methods.

The dangerous waste intended for export must be packed, labelled and transported in accordance with the standards and international rules accepted and recognized as regards packing, of labelling and transport.

Restrictions on export for recoveryMali restricts the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery.

Loi N° 01-020

Article 24: stipulates that: Exports of dangerous waste can be authorized towards a country only when this one has adequate installations to eliminate them according to ecologically rational methods. The dangerous waste intended for export must be packed, labelled and transported in accordance with the standards and international rules accepted and recognized as regards packing, of labelling and transport.

Restrictions on transit, and import for final disposal and for recoveryMali restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for transit, final disposal and for recovery.

Loi N° 01-020

Article 21: Any waste coming from the foreigner is supposed dangerous within the meaning of the present law.

Article 22: Are prohibited, all acts relating to the purchase, the sale, the importation with export, the transit, transport, the treatment, the deposit and the storage of dangerous waste without preliminary authorization.


None.


None.




No agreements.





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Mauritius




Department of EnvironmentMinistry of Environment & National Development Unit2nd Floor, Ken Lee TowerBarracks Street, Port LouisRepublic of Mauritiustel.: + (230) 212-6080fax: + (230) 212-6671e-mail: [email protected] website: http:\\environment.gov.mu

Director,Department of EnvironmentMinistry of Environment & National Development Unit2nd Floor, Ken Lee Tower,Barracks Street, Port LouisRepublic of Mauritiustel.: (230) 212-6080fax: (230) 212-6671e-mail: [email protected]

National Definition

There is no national definition of waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste in Mauritius.

National definition of hazardous waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Mauritius. According to the Environment Protection (Standards for Hazardous Wastes) Regulations 2001, which came into force on 1 April 2002, “hazardous waste” means any waste specified in the third column of the First Schedule in respect of the corresponding waste stream specified in the second column of that Schedule; or having as constituents one of the substances specified in the Second Schedule, and displaying any of the hazardous properties specified in the Third Schedule.

Mauritius regulates/controls additional wastes as hazardous that are not included in Art. 1 (1)a of the Basel Convention and would be controlled for the purpose of transboundary movements pursuant to Art. 1 (1)b: Radioactive materials.

In Mauritius there are no wastes other than those pursuant to Art. 1 (1)a and/or Art. 1 (1)b of the Basel Convention that require special consideration when subjected to transboundary movement.



Amendment to the Basel ConventionThe amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1) has not been implemented in Mauritius.

Restrictions on export for final disposal and for recoveryMauritius restricts the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery.

The Environment Protection (Standards for Hazardous Wastes) Regulations 2001, which came into force on 1 April 2002.

No person shall export hazardous waste without the approval in writing of the enforcing agency, which according to the Environment Protection Act 2002 is the Ministry responsible for the subject of Local Government.

Restrictions on import for final disposal and for recoveryMauritius restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery.

The Environment Protection (Standards for Hazardous Wastes) Regulations 2001, which came into force on 1 April 2002.

The restriction covers all countries/region and all wastes.

The import of hazardous wastes is prohibited.

Restrictions on transitMauritius restricts the transit of hazardous wastes and other wastes.

The restriction covers all countries/region and all wastes.

Transit may be allowed subject to prior notification.


National strategies/policiesAccording to the Environment Protection (Standards for Hazardous wastes) Regulations 2001, which came into force on 1 April 2002, a hazardous waste generator shall minimize the generation of a hazardous waste by using the best practicable means; the law requires new undertakings with significant environmental impacts to go through the EIA process; introduction of sulphur-reduced diesel since 2001 and unleaded petrol as from September 2002; the revised solid waste management strategy plan adopted in 2002 places topmost priority to waste minimisation; sensitising campaigns; and duty remission and soft loans on pollution abatement equipment.

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesEnvironment Protection (Standards for Hazardous wastes) Regulations 2001; standards for air (ambient air quality and emissions); andguidance notes for the implementation of Environment Protection

(Standards for Hazardous Wastes) Regulations 2001.

Economic instruments/ initiativesFines for illegal dumping and penalties for non-compliance to standards and regulations.

Measures taken by industries/waste generatorsIndustries are making efforts to reduce the use of hazardous chemicals.

OthersNone.


None.


Disposal facilities- Mare Chicose landfill; Sanitary landfill for municipal solid wastes,

special cell for solid hazardous waste, in discreet quantities; D5- Hospitals and clinics; Incineration on land for medical waste; D10

No treatment and disposal facility is yet in place locally for liquid hazardous wastes. Generators of such wastes are requested to safely store their liquid hazardous wastes pending a safe disposal facility is in operation. The construction of an interim storage facility for hazardous wastes for five years is expected for the near future and a hazardous waste complex comprising of pre-treatment and disposal facility is expected to be operational by 2010.



Regional agreement; Bamako Convention on the Ban of the Import into Africa and the Control of Transboundary Movement and Management of Hazardous Wastes within Africa; 1992 -





tons)

Generation


900

Amount of hazardous wastes generated under Art. 1(1)b of BCTotal amount of hazardous wastes generated 900Amount of other wastes generated (Annex II: Y46-Y47) 372,434





Mexico




Director General de Gestión Integral de Materiales y Actividades RiesgosasSecretaría de Medio Ambiente y Recursos Naturales (Semarnat), Av. Revolución 1425Col. San Angel Tlacopac, México D.F. 01040MéxicoTelephone: (52 55) 56 24 33 42/77Telefax: (52 55) 56 21 31 10E-Mail: [email protected]:

Director General de Temas GlobalesSecretaría de Relaciones ExterioresAv. Paseo de la Reforma 255, 6° Piso, Col. CuauhtémocC.P. 06500 México, D.F.MexicoTelephone: (52 55) 52 60 30 30Telefax: (52 55) 91 57 42 51/8E-Mail: [email protected]:

National Definition

National definition of waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Mexico.Any material generated in the extraction processes, benefit, transformation, production, consumption, use, control or treatment which quality does not allow to use it again in the process that generated it. In accordance with the General Law of the Ecological Equilibrium and Environmental Protection, Art. 3 fraction XXXI.

National definition of hazardous waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Mexico. It is a material in any physical states which by their corrosive, reactive, explosive, toxic inflammable or biological-infectious characteristics represent a danger for the ecological balance and the environment. In accordance with the Article 2 fraction XXXII of the General Law for the Ecological Equilibrium and the Environmental Protection.


Amendment to the Basel ConventionThe amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1) has been implemented in Mexico. Transboundary movements of hazardous wastes have not been carried out to Annex VII countries of the Basel Convention, even though a legal restriction does not exist on this matter in Mexico (Mexico has not ratified the amendment).



Restrictions on export for final disposalMexico restricts the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal.

The General Law of the Ecological Equilibrium and Environmental Protection (LGEEPA), (entered into force in 1988) in Article 153 fraction V establishes: "the granting of authorizations for exporting materials or hazardous wastes will be subject to the existence of an express consent of the receiving country".

Regulation of the LGEEPA on matter of hazardous wastes in its articles 53 indicates that: "authorization for exporting hazardous wastes will not be granted whose only objective is their final disposition abroad, if express consent is not conceded by the receiving state…"


Restrictions on export for recoveryMexico restricts the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery.

The General law of the Ecological Equilibrium Protection (LGEEPA), (entered into force in 1988) in Article 153 fraction V, establishes that "the granting of authorizations for export of materials or hazardous wastes will be subject to that an express consent of the receiving country exists".


Restrictions on import for final disposalMexico restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal.

General law of the Ecological Equilibrium and Environmental Protection (LGEEPA), (entered into force in 1988) Article 153:Fraction II- The import of materials or hazardous wastes will only be authorized for its treatment, recycling or reuse, when their employ is accordingly with the laws, regulations, Mexican official regulations and other effective dispositions. Fraction III- No authorization will be given for importing materials or hazardous wastes whose only objective is their final disposition or simple deposit, storage or confinement in the national territory or the zones where the nation exerts its sovereignty and jurisdiction, or when its use or manufacture is not allowed in the country which they could have been manufactured.LGEEPA regulations referring to hazardous wastes: Article 52: "the authorization will be given for importing materials or hazardous wastes will only be given in case of treatment, recycling or re-use in the national territory, in terms with this regulation and the respective ecological technical regulations." Article 53: "In the same manner, no

authorization will be given for importing materials or hazardous wastes whose only objective is their final disposal in the national territory."


Restrictions on import for recoveryMexico restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery.

General law of the Ecological Equilibrium and Environmental Protection (LGEEPA), entered into force in 1988, Article 153:Fraction II- The import of materials or hazardous wastes will only be authorized for its treatment, recycling or reuse, when their employ is accordingly with the laws, regulations, Mexican official regulations and other effective dispositions."LGEEPA regulations referring of hazardous wastes:Article 52: - "The authorization to import materials or hazardous wastes will only be given in case of treatment, recycling or re-use in the national territory, in terms with this regulation and the respective ecological technical regulations."General law of the Ecological Equilibrium and Environmental Protection (LGEEPA), Article 151 Bis, establishes that: "Requires prior authorization of the Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources:the services to third parties which objective is the operation of systems for the gathering, storage, transportation, reuse, processing, recycle, incineration and final disposal of hazardous wastes; the installation and operation of systems for processing to final disposal of hazardous wastes, or for recycling when their objective is the recovery of energy, by means of their incineration and; the installation and operation, by the generator of hazardous wastes, of systems for their reuse, recycle and final disposal, outside the installation where they were generated".

Because of this, the enterprises that import hazardous wastes have to be authorized by SEMARNAT for recycling of the same.


Restrictions on transitMexico restricts the transit of hazardous wastes and other wastes.

General Law of the Ecological Equilibrium and Environmental protection (LGEEPA): Article 153 fraction IV"The traffic through national territory of hazardous material will not be authorized if they do not satisfy the specifications of use or consumption according to the ones that were elaborated, or whose manufacturing, use or consumption be found prohibited or restricted in the country to which they will be destined; neither the traffic of such materials or hazardous wastes will not be authorized, when they come a foreign country to be destined to a third country; "LGEEPA regulations referring to hazardous wastes: Article 51

"An authorization will not be granted, for the traffic of hazardous wastes through national territory, coming from outland and destined for a third country, If there is no express consent of the receiver state, what should be verified with the request for the respective traffic, and whenever reciprocity with the in question state exists."



National strategies/policiesDevelopment and support of capacity building for the management of hazardous wastes at national level to minimize the transboundary movements; Deregulation of wastes catalogued as hazardous through the procedure named Constancy of no hazard (example: drilling cut muds); Implementing at national level the Convention amendments relating to transboundary movements of hazardous wastes among signatory countries; Adequacy of the Legal Framework on wastes (General Law for Prevention and Integral Management of Wastes) and; Prohibition for importing hazardous wastes which objective is the final disposal.

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesGeneral Law of Ecological Equilibrium and Environmental protection (LGEEPA); LGEEPA regulations on hazardous wastes; General Law for Prevention and Integral Management of Wastes (It will operate as of January 2004) and; Development of technical guides for hazardous wastes sound management within the Basel Convention framework (BPC’S, Leads Batteries, Electronic trash, etc).

Economic instruments/ initiativesPromoting with the Secretary of Economy (that regulates industries and commerce) the deregulation of the Maquila Industry (Mexican assembly plants located near the USA-Mexican boarder where most production is exported to the United States) to avoid the wastes return to the country of origin (Exemption PITEX: PITEX is the importing Temporary Program to produce Articles for Exportation, which is implemented in the Mexico's boarder with the United States of America.)

Measures taken by industries/waste generatorsTechnology development to treat the hazardous wastes in situ. Demonstrate to authorities the no hazard of wastes, in order to reuse or recycle them. Request management plans to demonstrate environmentally sound management.

OthersNone.




- Qmax México, S. A. de C.V., Calle 2 Mz 2 L1 9 Parque Industrial Anacleto Canabal 86280 Villahermosa, Tabasco Tel : (993) 337 9292 ; Tratamiento de Rp, capacity 100,000.00 tons;

- Tranquilldad Integral en Residuos, S. A. de C. V., Parque Industrial Mitras Humberto Lobo, no. 9338 66001 Garcia, Nuevo León Tel : (0181)8134 2278 ; Tratamiento de Rp, capacity 16,500.00 tons;

- Ecoltec, S. A. de C. V. – Orizaba, Campos Eliseos No. 345 Piso 16 Col. Chapultepec Polanco CP 11560 México DF Tel: 5724 0000; Reciclaje; capacity 150.00tons;

- Ecoltec, S. A. de C. V. – Ramos Arizpe, Campos Eliseos No. 345 Piso 16 Col. Chapultepec Polanco CP 11560 México DF Tel: 5724 0000; Reciclaje; capacity 200.00tons;

- Ecoltec, S. A. de C. V. – Tecomán, Campos Eliseos No. 345 Piso 16 Col. Chapultepec Polanco CP 11560 México DF Tel: 5724 0000; Reciclaje; capacity 200.00tons.



Bilateral agreement; USA-Mexico; 29.01.1987 -; Transboundary movements of hazardous wastes.


- National Centre for Research and Environment Training- National Institute of Ecology- Polytechnique national Institute- Commission for Environmental Cooperation- Technological Institute for Superior Studies of Monterrey




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Generation


1)


Amount of other wastes generated (Annex II: Y46-Y47) No data

Export Amount of hazardous wastes exported 62,964Amount of other wastes exported No data


Amount of other wastes imported No data

1) 8 million metric tons/year.2) Total amount of hazardous wastes imported was reported as 295,000 metric tons. However, clarification is

pending concerning the types of wastes imported, country of origin of these wastes and to which disposal and / or recovery operations these wastes were subjected to.



Micronesia (Federated States of)




Department of Health ServicesP.S. 123Palikir, Pohnpei 96941Federated States of MicronesiaTelephone: (691) 320 26 41/13Telefax: (691) 320 29 33E-Mail: [email protected]:

The SecretaryDepartment of External AffairsP.S. 123, Palikir, Pohnpei 96941Federated States of MicronesiaTelephone: (691) 320 26 41/13Telefax: (691) 320 29 33E-Mail: [email protected]:

National Definition

There is no national definition of waste and hazardous wastes used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste in Micronesia (Federated States of).


In Micronesia (Federated States of) there are no wastes other than those pursuant to Art. 1 (1)a and/or Art. 1 (1)b of the Basel Convention that require special consideration when subjected to transboundary movement.


Amendment to the Basel ConventionThe amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1) has not been implemented in Micronesia (Federated States of).

Restrictions on export for final disposal and recoveryMicronesia (Federated States of) restricts the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and recovery.

Constitution of the Federated States of Micronesia, Article XIII, General Provisions, Section 2.

Radioactive, toxic chemical, or other harmful substances may not be tested, stored, used, or disposed of within the jurisdiction of the

Federated States of Micronesia without the express approval of the national government.

Restrictions on import for final disposal and for recoveryMicronesia (Federated States of) restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery.

Constitution of the Federated States of Micronesia, Article XIII, General Provisions, Section 2.

Radioactive toxic chemical, or other harmful substances may not be tested, stored, used, or disposed of within the jurisdiction of the Federated States of Micronesia without the express approval of the national government.

Restrictions on transitMicronesia (Federated States of) has no restrictions on the transit of hazardous wastes and other wastes.


National strategies/policiesEnvironmental Action Strategies (FSM NEMS, 1992): improve disposal of solid wastes and sewage; and reduce use & abuse of hazardous chemicals.Second FSM Economic Summit (1999): create strong regulatory climate for the environment sector; and develop technical support for existing and future environmental programs.




Disposal facilitiesMicronesia has 4 public landfills for solid waste generated locally. Special wastes (auto batteries, used oil, infectious/ medical wastes, laboratory chemicals, PCB transformers, pesticides etc.) are a concern and are separated as much as possible from the general solid waste stream. Import of hazardous waste for disposal, recovery, recycling or other treatment is prohibited without the express approval of the national government.



- Regional; Forum Island Countries; 21.10.2001 -; Convention to Ban the Importation into Forum Island Countries of Hazardous and Radioactive Wastes and to Control the Transboundary Movement and Management of Hazardous Wastes within the South Pacific Region (Waigani Convention)





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Monaco




Le Délégué à l'Environnement International et MéditerranéenMinistère d'Etat, BP 52298015 Monaco CedexTelephone: (377) 93 15 21 22Telefax: (377) 93 50 95 91E-Mail: [email protected] or [email protected]:

Le Délégué à l'Environnement International et MéditerranéenMinistère d'Etat, BP 52298015 Monaco CedexTelephone: (377) 93 15 21 22Telefax: (377) 93 50 95 91E-Mail: [email protected] or [email protected]:

National Definition

There is no national definition of waste and hazardous wastes used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste in Monaco.

However, several legal texts concerning the management of wastes highlight the character of hazardousness of certain categories of wastes which are collected in selective manner and managed adequately. (Article 4 of “Arrêté Municipal n° 93-25 du 20 avril 1993 modifiant et complétant l’Arrêté Municipal n° 91-14 du 14 mai 1991, réglementant le dépôt et l’élimination des ordures ménagères et déchets similaires). However, in all events the Basel Convention’s definitions are applicable to all services concerned.


In Monaco there are no wastes other than those pursuant to Art. 1 (1)a and/or Art. 1 (1)b of the Basel Convention that require special consideration when subjected to transboundary movement.


Amendment to the Basel ConventionThe amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1) has not been ratified by the Principality of Monaco.

In practice the BAN is applied to wastes exported out from Monaco.

Monaco and France have a Customs Union Agreement and Monaco is legally considered as a part of the custom territory of the EU. All the French and EU regulations apply to the transboundary movements of goods of Monaco, and through force of circumstances, to wastes. The EU policy has already implemented the Ban, and Monaco consequently.

Restrictions on transit and export for final disposal and for recoveryMonaco has no restrictions on the transit and export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery.

Due to the Customs Agreement with France, transboundary movements of wastes and their final disposal and recovery are controlled by French and European Union policies.

Restrictions on import for final disposalMonaco restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal.

Municipal Policy 91-14 related to municipal and similar wastes disposal.

Final disposal of wastes is theoretically impossible in Monaco.

Restrictions on import for recoveryMonaco restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery.

However, household wastes import is authorized for energy recycling only.


Most of the industrial plants located in Monaco are trying on their own to reduce the quantity of hazardous wastes they may produce.No measures.


No measures.


Disposal facilitiesNo national facilities available However all the factories that produce hazardous wastes have contracts with specialized companies to collect and bring these wastes to special plants located in France in which they are eliminated.

Recovery/recycling/re-use facilities

If the above mentionned hazardous wastes are collected and treated in special plants located in France, it must also be mentioned that the technology used by the Societé Monégasque d’Assainissement, 3 Avenue de Fontvieille; which manages the Incinerator of household wastes,allows the production of heat and cold for most of the buildings located in the district of Fontvieille.

For additional information the following source could be contacted:Direction du Contrôle des Concessions et des Télécommunications, 23 avenue Prince Hereditaire Albert, MC 98000 Monaco (+377) 97.98.56.52 - 93.15.85.51.


No agreements.


Information could be obtained from the Focal point of Monaco to the Basel Convention.



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794

Amount of hazardous wastes generated under Art. 1(1)b of BCTotal amount of hazardous wastes generated 794Amount of other wastes generated (Annex II: Y46-Y47) 59,935 1)

Export Amount of hazardous wastes exported 794Amount of other wastes exported 16,456

Import Amount of hazardous wastes imported 0Amount of other wastes imported 22,639

1) Y46 category results from the sum of: wastes from households in Monaco + selective collect of glass, papers and iron scraps+ wastewater treatment sludge. Households wastes from Monaco and those coming from France and Italy (no import from Italy since 2003) are immediately incinerated becoming the Y47 category.



Morocco

Status of Ratifications:Party to the Basel Convention: 28.12.1995 (a)Amendment to the Basel Convention: 10.09.2004 (AA)Basel protocol on Liability and Compensation: -



Département de l'Environnement2-rue Oum Errabia Agdal, RabatMarocTelephone: (212) 37 77 26 58Telefax: (212) 37 68 16 41E-Mail: [email protected] or [email protected] or [email protected] Website:www.minenv.gov.ma

Directeur de la Surveillance et de la Prévention des RisquesMinistère de l’Aménagement du Territoire, de l’Eau et de l'EnvironnementDépartement de l'Environnement2-rue Oum Errabia Agdal, RabatMarocTelephone: (212) 37 77 26 58Telefax: (212) 37 68 16 41E-Mail: [email protected] or [email protected] or [email protected]: www.minenv.gov.ma

National Definition

The national definition of waste to be used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste is being prepared.The Draft Law on Waste Management and their Disposal foresees a list of hazardous wastes, the importation of which will be banned. The Draft Law defines "wastes" at national level, as residues coming from the production process, from transformation or from utilization, all substances, materials, products or more generally abandoned goods, meant to be discarded, or disposed of with the aim of protecting the environment and the people.

National definition of hazardous waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Morocco. “Déchets dangereux: toutes formes de déchets qui, par leur nature dangereuse, toxique, réactive, explosive, inflammable, biologique ou bactérienne, sont susceptibles de constituer un danger dans ce domaine ou contenu dans des annexes complémentaires qui seront fixées par voie réglementaire (selon la loi No. 11-03 relative à la protection et à la mise en valeur de l’environnement”.

Morocco regulates/controls additional wastes as hazardous that are not

included in Art. 1 (1)a of the Basel Convention and would be controlled for the purpose of transboundary movements pursuant to Art. 1 (1)b. “En effet, la loi sur la protection et la mise en valeur de l’environnement en vigueur depuis 2003 définit les déchets dangereux comme toutes formes de déchets qui, par leur nature dangereuse, toxique, réactive, explosive, inflammable, biologique ou bactérienne, sont susceptibles de constituer un danger pour l’équilibre écologique tel que fixé par les normes internationales dans ce domaine ou contenu dans les annexes complémentaires qui seront fixées par voie réglementaire. Par ailleurs, dans le cadre du projet de loi sur la gestion et l’élimination de déchets qui n’est pas encore en vigueur, la liste nationale de déchets dangereux est en cours d’élaboration. Le Maroc ne dispose pas encore d’une liste nationale de déchets dangereux: nous utilisons les listes de la Convention de Bâle et celles de l’Union Européenne”

Morocco is in preparatory process of identifying wastes other than those pursuant to in Art. 1 (1)a and/or Art. 1 (1)b of the Basel Convention that require special consideration when subjected to transboundary movement.


Amendment to the Basel ConventionThe amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1) has been implemented in Morocco. Le Maroc a ratifié l’Amendement à la Convention et a intégré ses dispositions dansLe projet de loi sur la gestion des déchets et leur élimination.

Restrictions on export for final disposalMorocco restricts the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal.

La convention de Bâle a été ratifiée par le Maroc en 1995 est publiée dans le Bulletin Officiel. A cet effet, elle considérée comme une législation nationale. Toute exportation de déchets est contrôlée en respectant le système de contrôle visé par la convention de Bâle (notification, contrat, consentement de l’Etat d’importation). Legislation concerning the transboundary movement of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal is being adopted.

The export of dangerous wastes and other wastes for final destruction is prohibited to States that have banned the import of those wastes, to States that have not banned their import without their specific written agreement, and to States that are not Parties to the Basel Convention.Et les Etats qui ne disposent pas de capacités ou d’installations d’élimination des déchets.

The export of hazardous wastes and other wastes to countries which do not ban the import, and that have given specific written approval, is not banned but submitted to authorization by the Governmental Authority for the Environment. The authorization is granted in accordance with the

Basel Convention requirements. However, the Draft Law on Waste Management and its Disposal stipulates that the export of hazardous wastes is banned to countries that ban import and to countries that do not ban it in the absence of specific written agreement.

Restrictions on export for recoveryMorocco restricts the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery.

La convention de Bâle a été ratifiée par le Maroc en 1995 est publiée dans le Bulletin Officiel. A cet effet, elle considérée comme une législation nationale. Toute exportation de déchets est contrôlée en respectant le système de contrôle visé par la convention de Bâle (notification, contrat, consentement de l’Etat d’importation). Legislation concerning the transboundary movement of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery is being adopted.

The export of dangerous wastes and other wastes for reclamation is prohibited to States that have banned the import of those wastes, to States that have not banned their import without their specific written agreement, and to States that are not Parties to the Basel Convention.

The authorization of the country of import is required.

Restrictions on import for final disposalMorocco bans the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal.

The Draft Law on Waste Management and its Disposal bans the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes, list of which will be determined by regulation.

En tant que partie à la convention de Bâle et ayant ratifié son amendement, le Maroc interdit toute importation de déchets dangereux vu qu’il ne dispose pas d’installation de leur élimination.

Morocco does not have any facility to dispose of hazardous wastes and other wastes.

Restrictions on import for recoveryMorocco bans the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery.

The Draft Law on Waste Management and its Disposal bans the import of hazardous wastes for recovery. The import of non-hazardous wastes according to the Draft Law is allowed if the wastes are managed in an environmentally sound manner.

En tant que partie à la convention de Bâle et ayant ratifié son amendement, le Maroc interdit toute importation de déchets dangereux

vu qu’il ne dispose pas d’installation de leur élimination. Concernant les déchets non dangereux leur importation pour valorisation seulement est soumise à autorisation.

The import of non-hazardous wastes is subject to authorization from the Competent Authority.

Restrictions on transitMorocco restricts the transit of hazardous wastes and other wastes.

In accordance with the bill on the management and destruction of wastes, the transit of dangerous wastes and other wastes is prohibited.

The transit of hazardous wastes and other wastes in Morocco is in accordance with the Basel Convention requirements.


National strategies/policiesLe Maroc a lancé un projet en vue de mettre en place un centre de traitement et d’élimination des déchets. Le site pour l’installation de ce centre a été choisi et l’étude de faisabilité du projet ainsi que l’étude d’impact ont été réalisées. Dans le cadre de la convention de Stockholm sur les POPs, le Maroc a bénéficié d’un don du GEF pour l’élaboration du plan de mise en œuvre de ladite convention, notamment un plan d’action pour la gestion écologiquement rationnelle des déchets POPsThe CMPP plays a coordinating as well as catalytic role of a natural cleaner production market by means of: the promotion and dissemination of the concept of sustainable ecological industrial development; improvement of the performance and competitiveness of the enterprise; and making public opinion sensitive and aware of cleaner production technologies.

Legislation, regulations and guidelines(1) Législation en matière de gestion des déchets : loi cadre sur la protection et la mise en valeur de l’environnement promulguée et en vigueur depuis 2003 qui vise l’obligation d’une gestion écologiquement rationnelle des déchets; and the Law on Waste Management and its Disposal prepared by the concerned departments is in the process of adoption. The Draft Law foresees 3 application decrees that are being prepared: Decree on the hazardous waste list; Decree on the disposal sites characteristics; and Decree on waste incineration. (2) Directives et plans élaborés pour une gestion écologiquement rationnelle des déchets: guide sur la gestion des déchets ménagers, directives sur les déchets hospitaliers, guide sur le choix du site des décharges contrôlées pour les déchets ménagers, guide pratique sur l’amélioration de la gestion des déchets hospitaliers, quatre directives en cours de préparation en collaboration avec le centre de formation et de transfert de technologie de la convention de Bâle du Caire; and plan de gestion des huiles usées.

Economic instruments/ initiatives(1) Creation within the Department of Environment of the Fund for

Industrial Depollution (FODEP). The Fund is destined for industrial enterprises willing to engage in depollution projects. 80% of the cost of the project can be financed by FODEP according to the project type: integrated project (20% donation and 20-60% of credit at medium or at long term; and approved Project (40% donation and 20-40% of credit at medium or at long term). (2) Le centre marocain de production propre qui a pour attribution la sensibilisation et la formation des industriels pour minimiser la production des déchets à la source.

Measures taken by industries/waste generatorsCertaines unités industrielles ont adopté le concept de production propre en utilisant de nouvelles technologies pour réduire à la source la production des déchets notamment celles qui ont bénéficié du FODEP.

OthersSome wastes are incinerated at the furnace of cement factories; a project to create a waste stock market is currently being developed; présence d’unités industrielles spécialisées dans le recyclage de déchets, notamment, plastique, papier, verre, déchets de textiles ; and création d’une coopérative spécialisée dans le recyclage des déchets.


National strategies/policiesLe Maroc a lancé un projet en vue de mettre en place un centre de traitement et d’élimination des déchets. Le site pour l’installation de ce centre a été choisi et l’étude de faisabilité du projet ainsi que l’étude d’impact ont été réalisées. Le fonctionnement de ce centre va limiter l’exportation des déchets pour élimination vu que les déchets seront détruits sur place; and the CMPP plays a coordinating as well as catalytic role of a natural cleaner production market by means of: the promotion and dissemination of the concept of sustainable ecological industrial development; improvement of the performance and competitiveness of the enterprise; and making public opinion sensitive and aware of cleaner production technologies.

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesLe projet de loi sur la gestion et l’élimination des déchets dans son chapitre consacré aux mouvements transfrontières de déchets, limite l’importation des déchets non dangereux et interdit celle des déchets dangereux.



OthersNone.


Disposal facilitiesMise en décharge non contrôlées de tous les déchets générés; D1

Morocco does not have any installation for waste disposal.Establishment of an industrial waste treatment center is in preparation.Some wastes are incinerated at the furnace of cement factories.

Recovery/recycling/re-use facilitiesLes fours de cimenteries des groupes suivants : Holcim, Lafarge, Ciment du Maroc; Valorisation énergétique dans les fours des cimenteries de certains déchets, notamment les résines périmées, plastiques, les pneus, les solvants; R1Des unités industrielles spécialisées dans le recyclage et la valorisation des déchets notamment, les déchets de plastiques, métaux, les huiles usées, papiers,textiles, verre, cartouches toners… ; Fabrication des articles à partir de déchets comme par exemple : les couvertures à partir des déchets de textiles, les articles en plastique en verre …; R4, R9, R5

There are national enterprises specialized in waste recovery, particularly textiles, plastic, glass, wood and cardboard.


No agreements.


- Moroccan Centre of Clean Production (CMPP)- Les Universités, les Bureaus d’Etudes

The CMPP plays a coordinating as well as catalytic role of a natural cleaner production market by means of: the promotion and dissemination of the concept of sustainable ecological industrial development; improvement of the performance and competitiveness of the enterprise; and making public opinion sensitive and aware of cleaner production technologies.



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Amount of hazardous wastes generated under Art. 1(1)a (Annex I: Y1-Y45) of BCAmount of hazardous wastes generated under Art. 1(1)b of BCTotal amount of hazardous wastes generated Not reportedAmount of other wastes generated (Annex II: Y46-Y47) 6,500,0001)



1) Estimated annual generation amount.



Mozambique




Ministry for Coordination of Environmental AffairsRua da Kassuende 167, MaputoMozambiquetel.: (258-1) 49-6109fax: (258-1) 46-5409Website: www.micoa.gov.mz

National Directorate for Environmental Impact AssessmentAv. Acordos de Lusaka, 2115, CP. 2020, Maputo, MozambiqueTelephone: (258 21) 46 5141Telefax: (258 21) 495409E-Mail: há[email protected]:

National Definition

There is no national definition of waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste in Mozambique.

National definition of hazardous waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Mozambique. The Environmental Law of 1997 (definitions section) defines hazardous wastes and residues as substances destined for elimination, and posing a risk to human health or the environment due to one or more of the characteristics listed in the provision. The definition is in accordance with the Annexes I, II and III of the Basel Convention.


In Mozambique there are no wastes other than those pursuant to Art. 1 (1)a and/or Art. 1 (1)b of the Basel Convention that require special consideration when subjected to transboundary movement.


Amendment to the Basel ConventionThe amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1) has been implemented in Mozambique.

Restrictions on export for final disposal and for recoveryMozambique has no restrictions on the export of hazardous wastes and

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other wastes for final disposal and for recovery.

Restrictions on import for final disposal and for recoveryMozambique restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery. Under the Environmental Law of 1997, the importation of toxic residues or wastes is expressly prohibited for final disposal and recovery, except under the terms of that would be established under specific legislation. However, such legislation is not in existence yet.

Restrictions on transitMozambique has no restrictions on the transit of hazardous wastes and other wastes.


Legislation, regulations and guidelinesEIA Regulation; and Environmental Law of 1997: Based on the relevant provision of the Constitution, the Environmental Law of 1997 provides a general framework for environmental protection, including management of hazardous wastes. The purpose of the law is “to define the legal basis for the proper use and management of the environment and its elements in order to establish a system of sustainable development” in the country. The law includes several provisions addressing this issue. There is as yet no specific legal instrument on the management of hazardous wastes, or on export and import of such wastes. Work is underway to develop several regulations under the law.

The following aspects of hazardous wastes management are addressed in the Environment Law or a separate regulation: definition of hazardous wastes; licensing system for persons managing waste and disposal facilities; restriction/prohibition of export/import of hazardous wastes; and civil liability and reparation of damage.

OthersIn general terms, the Environmental Law of 1997 imposes strict liability on persons who cause material damage to the environment. The State has the right to assess the damage, fix the amount of compensation, and to take counter measures at the expense of the person causing the damage. The provision does not relate to hazardous wastes specifically.


Legislation, regulations and guidelinesWaste Management Regulation A landfill site located in the south of Mozambique, Maputo Province is operational.


Disposal facilities- Mavoco landfill located in the south of Mozambique, Maputo

Province; Hazardous waste facility.(Constructed in June 2003 and finalized in November 2003. Currently the available treatment is neutralization and cementation. It also includes storage facility for possible future export.)Licensing system for persons managing waste and disposal facilities: this is partly addressed in the regulation on environmental impact assessment.

Open dump sites are managed by municipalities. A special waste site for an aluminium plant exists which is a temporary arrangement (is not any more in use).A hazardous waste facility is operational (located in the Maputo province). All requirement related to HZW facility have been implemented.



Regional agreement; Bamako Convention on the Ban of the Import into Africa and the Control of Transboundary Movement and Management of Hazardous Wastes within Africa.


- Ministry of Environmental Affairs- Universidade Eduardo Mondlane- National Centre for cleaner production



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Netherlands

Status of Ratifications:Party to the Basel Convention: 16.04.1993 (A)Amendment to the Basel Convention: 22.01.2001 (A)Basel protocol on Liability and Compensation: -



SenterNovem, Uitvoering AfvalbeheerJuliana van Stolberglaan 3P.O. Box 2595 CAThe HagueThe NetherlandsTelephone: (31 70) 373 50 00Telefax: (31-70) 373 5100E-Mail: [email protected]:http://www.uitvoeringafvalbeheer.nl

Ministry of Housing, Spatial Planning and the Environment, DGM/SASP.O. Box 309452500 GX The HagueThe NetherlandsTelephone: (31 70) 339 41 62Telefax: (31 70) 339 12 83E-Mail:Website: http://www.minvrom.nl

National Definition

National definition of waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Netherlands.

The Netherlands uses the EC definition of waste as described in EC Directive 75/442, Article 1.

National definition of hazardous waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Netherlands.

For the purpose of transfrontier movement of waste, the Netherlands uses the EC definition of hazardous waste.

Netherlands regulates/controls additional wastes as hazardous that are not included in Art. 1 (1)a of the Basel Convention and would be controlled for the purpose of transboundary movements pursuant to Art. 1 (1)b: Lists of amber and red wastes (OECD-decision); and hazardous wastes on the European Hazardous Waste List.

Netherlands requires special consideration for the following waste(s) when subjected to transboundary movement:

The unlisted wastes require special consideration when subjected to transboundary movement and these wastes are controlled according to


the most stringent procedure (i.e. red-list). Restrictions on Transboundary Movement

Amendment to the Basel ConventionThe amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1) has been implemented in Netherlands.

By amendment of the European Shipment Regulation, the export ban is implemented in all EU-countries.

Restrictions on export for final disposalNetherlands restricts the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal.

The Council Regulation (EEC) No 259/93; entry into force May 6th 1994; In May 2003 the Multi Year Plan on hazardous waste and the Ten Year Program on waste (non-hazardous including household waste) are replaced by a new plan, the Waste policy plan 2002-2012. This plan indicates the restrictions for all types of waste.

The restriction covers all countries/regions and all waste.

In general, the Netherlands objects to the export of all kinds of waste for final disposal.

Restrictions on export for recoveryNetherlands restricts the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery.

The Council Regulation (EEC) No 259/93; entry into force May 6th 1994, as amended by Council Decision 97/640 of September 22nd 1997 (implementation of export ban).

Wastes not covered by the Basel Convention.

Restrictions on import for final disposalNetherlands restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal.

The Council Regulation (EEC) No 259/93; entry into force May 6th 1994;In May 2003 the Multi Year Plan on hazardous waste and the Ten Year Program on waste (non-hazardous including household waste) are replaced by a new plan, the Waste policy plan 2002-2012. This plan indicates the restrictions for all types of waste.

The restriction covers all countries/regions and all waste.

In general the Netherlands does not allow import of waste for final disposal.

Restrictions on import for recoveryNetherlands restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery.

Council Regulation (EEC) No 259/93; entry into force May 6th 1994.

According to the European Shipment Regulation, article 7, section 4a, 5th indent, the Netherlands will object to an import of waste if the amount of waste recovered is relatively small in relation to the total amount.

Restrictions on transitNetherlands restricts the transit of hazardous wastes and other wastes.

Council Regulation (EEC) No 259/93; entry into force May 6th 1994.

According to the European Shipment Regulation Member States may object to transit movements which are not in line with European legislation (e.g. because of infringements of transport safety regulations, or because of transit from non-EU to non-EU countries).


National strategies/policiesThe waste policy plan 2002-2012 dedicates several chapters to the subject of waste prevention and reduction, which is a first goal of the waste policy in the Netherlands.

The ministry agreed with industry on Integrated Environmental Tasks on waste reduction; there was a program on “Cleaner production”; a project with the name industrial successes with waste prevention; a strategy named “with prevention there is a lot to gain”; and an information campaign under the name “less waste, you have it in your own hand”.

In the waste policy plan 2002-2012 a number of challenges have been indicated, like:- a further reduction in the growth of the total amount of waste;- to stimulate separate collection of waste from households and the trade/services/government sector;- to stimulate recycling of waste;- to stimulate the innovation of waste treatment techniques.

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesDecree on landfill ban for specific hazardous and other waste.

Economic instruments/ initiativesTax on landfill; decision to increase tax for landfill of household waste and combustible non-hazardous waste; and tax-reduction for companies investing in environmentally friendly technology, specified in an official tax-regulation. Hundreds of machines, systems, or specific additional installations are mentioned.

Measures taken by industries/waste generatorsSpecific measures at polluting industries and voluntary agreements with industry to reduce the amount of waste.

OthersGovernmental support: subsidies on quick scans focused on possibilities to reduce waste, advises to industry; and regulatory instruments: permitting procedures also take waste prevention into account. General rules for small and intermediate sized companies.


National strategies/policiesThe waste policy plan 2002-2012 contains in the general part a framework to check the transboundary movement of waste against the policy; further more in a specific part with 34 defined waste streams, the chapter on each waste stream contains a paragraph on the policy related to transboundary movement of that waste for disposal or recycling.


Disposal facilitiesThe problem is that a complete list of facilities is not available. Information of several sources should be gathered and grouped. Information will contain facilities that dispose and/or recover waste. It will not be a list of just disposal facilities.A list of companies dealing with hazardous waste can be found on www.lma.nl vergunninghouders gevaarlijk afval.The ‘Jaaroverzicht in-, uit- en doorvoer van afvalstoffen 2003’ is also to be found on http://www.vrom.nl/pagina.html?id=9341 under publications (pdf-file attachment in Dutch with English summary) also contains names of companies involved in the disposal of waste.

Recovery/recycling/re-use facilitiesA complete list of facilities is not available. Information of several sources should be gathered and grouped. Information will contain facilities that dispose and/or recover waste. It will not be a list of just recovery facilities.

The Jaaroverzicht in-, uit- en doorvoer van afvalstoffen 2003 to be found on www.vrom.nl/afval/evoa under publications (pdf-file attachment in Dutch with English summary) also contains names of companies involved in the disposal of waste.


- Multilateral agreement; All EU overseas provinces (incl. Aruba, Netherlands Antilles); 27.11.2001 - 27.11.2011; LGO-decision 2001/822/EG


- National Institute of Public Health and the Environment, LEA P.O. Box 1, 3720 BA Bilthoven

- Waste Management Council, P.O. Box 19015, 3501 DA Utrecht- LMA, P.O. Box 241, 3440 AE Woerden- Association of Dutch Waste Processors, P.O. Box 135, 4840 AC

Breda-Prinsenbeek- VVAV Vereniging van Afvalverwerkers, Postbus 19300, 3501 DH

Utrecht

Information can be obtained from these websites: www.minvrom.nl, www.rivm.nl, www.aoo.nl, www.lma.nl, www.vvav.nl, www.vnao.nl, www.ipo.nl



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1)

Amount of hazardous wastes generated under Art. 1(1)b of BC 1)

Total amount of hazardous wastes generated 1)


Export Amount of hazardous wastes exported 1,176,204Amount of other wastes exported 1,439,346


1) Clarification is pending concerning the 'total amount of hazardous wastes generated - Art. 1 (1)a (Annex I: Y1-Y45)' provided as ''1,842,229 metric tons' as well as 'total amount of hazardous wastes generated - Art. 1 (1)b' provided as '298,174 metric tons'.2) Clarification is pending concerning the 'total amount of other wastes generated (Annex II: Y46-Y47)' provided as '4,927,120' metric tons.



New Zealand

Status of Ratifications:Party to the Basel Convention: 20.12.1994 Amendment to the Basel Convention: -Basel protocol on Liability and Compensation: -



Resources and Networks BranchEnvironmental Issues GroupMinistry of Economic DevelopmentP.O. Box 1473WellingtonNew ZealandTelephone: (64 4) 474 28 76Telefax: (64 4) 473 70 10E-Mail: [email protected]: http://www.med.govt.nz

Basel Convention FocalMinistry for the EnvironmentP.O. Box 10362WellingtonNew ZealandTelephone: (64 4) 917 74 00Telefax: (64 4) 917 75 23E-Mail: [email protected]: http://www.mfe.govt.nz

National Definition

National definition of waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in New Zealand. Attachment A provides “Prohibited Waste Exports” under the customs Export Prohibition Order 2002. There is no national definition of hazardous waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste in New Zealand.

There is no information concerning hazardous wastes as defined by national legislation in accordance with Art. 1, para 1(b) of the Basel Convention provided for New Zealand.

In New Zealand there are no wastes other than those pursuant to Art. 1 (1)a and/or Art. 1 (1)b of the Basel Convention that require special consideration when subjected to transboundary movement.


Amendment to the Basel ConventionThe amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1) has not been implemented in New Zealand.

Restrictions on export for final disposal New Zealand restricts the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal.

Customs Export Prohibition Order 2002 (replacing the 1994, 1996 and 1999 Orders).

As per Basel Convention/OECD requirements.

Restrictions on export for recoveryNew Zealand restricts the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery.

Customs Export Prohibition Order 2002 (replacing the 1994, 1996 and 1999 Orders).As per Basel Convention/OECD requirements.

The Waigani Convention came into force on 21 October 2001, which allows New Zealand to consent to imports of hazardous wastes from Parties to the Waigani Convention.

Restrictions on import for final disposal and for recoveryNew Zealand restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery.

Import Control (Wastes) Conditional Prohibition Order 1994.

As per Basel Convention/OECD requirements.

The Waigani Convention came into force on 21 October 2001, which allows New Zealand to consent to imports of hazardous wastes from Parties to the Waigani Convention.

Restrictions on transitNew Zealand restricts the transit of hazardous wastes and other wastes.

As applied through relevant import and export regulations.Transit consents required.


National strategies/policiesThe New Zealand Waste Strategy has been developed to look for ways to minimise New Zealand’s waste and improve its management. The Strategy includes four main work programmes:

Institutions and legislation - ensuring we have a sound legal framework for waste minimisation and management, with clear roles for central, regional and local government; ensuring good planning, and compliance with international conventions.

Waste reduction and materials efficiency - developing tools and techniques to reduce waste and maximise re-use, recycling and recovery; removing obstacles to the use of recovered materials, and developing economic incentives to change wasteful behavior.Information and communication - collecting the right information on

waste minimisation and management; enhancing community understanding of waste issues, and encouraging individual efforts to reduce waste. Standards and guidelines - setting consistently high environmental performance standards for waste treatment and disposal, transport and storage; having all waste facilities account for the full cost of their operation and charge accordingly.

The strategy sets national targets for dealing with various waste streams. Some key targets relate to: Re-using and recycling high-volume wastes (eg, garden wastes, sewage sludge, and building and demolition wastes);Minimising and managing hazardous wastes (eg, organochlorines, contaminated sites, and hazardous components in business waste); Upgrading waste disposal facilities (eg, closing or upgrading substandard landfills and wastewater treatment plants); and Charging waste generators the true environmental cost of treatment and disposal (eg, charging full cost at landfills).

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesResource Management Act 1991; Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996; and Guidelines for the Management of Hazardous Waste (under development by the Ministry for the Environment).

Economic instruments/ initiativesEncouragement for appropriate disposal pricing initiatives.

Measures taken by industries/waste generatorsSector based cleaner production initiatives.


National strategies/policiesThe New Zealand Waste Strategy has been developed to look for ways to minimise New Zealand’s waste and improve its management. The Strategy includes four main work programmes:

Institutions and legislation - ensuring we have a sound legal framework for waste minimisation and management, with clear roles for central, regional and local government; ensuring good planning, and compliance with international conventions.

Waste reduction and materials efficiency - developing tools and techniques to reduce waste and maximise re-use, recycling and recovery; removing obstacles to the use of recovered materials, and developing economic incentives to change wasteful behavior.Information and communication - collecting the right information on waste minimisation and management; enhancing community understanding of waste issues, and encouraging individual efforts to reduce waste. Standards and guidelines - setting consistently high environmental

performance standards for waste treatment and disposal, transport and storage; having all waste facilities account for the full cost of their operation and charge accordingly.

The strategy sets national targets for dealing with various waste streams. Some key targets relate to: Re-using and recycling high-volume wastes (eg, garden wastes, sewage sludge, and building and demolition wastes);Minimising and managing hazardous wastes (eg, organochlorines, contaminated sites, and hazardous components in business waste); Upgrading waste disposal facilities (eg, closing or upgrading substandard landfills and wastewater treatment plants); and Charging waste generators the true environmental cost of treatment and disposal (eg, charging full cost at landfills).

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesGuidelines for the management of hazardous waste are being developed, initially focusing on record keeping and tracking of hazardous waste. There are existing guidelines for best practice treatment and disposal of hazardous waste that are to be reviewed.


Disposal facilities- Waste Resources Ltd., Auckland; Gas fired incineration of

pharmaceutical, medical, solvent, plastic wastes etc.; D10- United Environmental Ltd., Auckland; Limited land based treatment

facilities; D9- Waste Management NZ Ltd.; Landfilling of limited types of

materials (e.g. asbestos); D5

Recovery/recycling/re-use facilities- Exide NZ Ltd., Petone, Wellington; Lead acid battery recovery; R4- Milburn Cement Ltd., Westport; Used lubricating oil recovery; R1- WPC Ltd., Pukekohe; Used lubricating oil recovery; R1- BP/Castrol, Wellington; Used lubricating oil recovery; R9


- Multilateral agreement; OECD Decision C(92)39/FINAL on the Control of Transfrontier Movements of Wastes Destined for Recovery Operations (30 March 1992) OECD Member Countries; 30.03.1992 -

- Regional agreement; Convention to Ban the Importation into Forum Island Countries of Hazardous and Radioactive Wastes and to Control the Transboundary Movement and Management of Hazardous Wastes within the South Pacific Region (Waigani Convention); Forum Island Countries; 21.10.2001 -


- Director, Centre for Sustainable Management, Dept. of Civil and Resource Engineering, University of Auckland, Private Bag, 92019, Auckland.



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1) In addition, 500 metric tons of Y31, Y34 for R4 operation, 300 metric tons of Y9 for R9 operation and; 100 metric tons of Y14, Y6 for D9, D10 operations, were imported from Tahiti.

Attachment ACustoms Export Prohibition Order 2002

Prohibited waste exports

Part 1Waste streams

1 Clinical waste from medical care in hospitals, medical centres, or clinics.2 Waste from the production or preparation of pharmaceutical products.3 Waste pharmaceuticals, drugs, and medicines.4 Waste from the production, formulation, or use of biocides or phytopharmaceuticals.5 Waste from the manufacture, formulation, or use of wood-preserving chemicals.6 Waste from the production, formulation, or use of organic solvents.7 Waste from heat treatment or tempering operations and containing cyanides.8 Waste mineral oils unfit for originally intended use.9 Waste mixtures of---

(i) oil and water:(ii) hydrocarbon and water.

10 Waste substances or articles containing, or contaminated with, 1 or more of the following substances:

(i) polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs):(ii) polychlorinated terphenyls (PCTs):(iii) polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs).

11 Waste tarry residues arising from refining or distillation, or any pyrolytic treatment.12 Waste from the production, formulation, or use of inks, dyes, pigments, paints, lacquers, or varnish.13 Waste from the production, formulation, or use of resins, latex, plasticisers, or glues or other adhesives.14 Waste chemical substances---

(i) that arise from research and development or teaching activities; and

(ii) that are not identified or are new, or both; and(iii) whose effects on humans or the environment, or both, are not known.

15 Waste from the production, formulation, or use of photographic chemicals or photographic processing materials.16 Waste resulting from the surface treatment of metals or plastics.17 Waste arising from industrial waste disposal operations.

Part 2 Hazardous constituents

Metal carbonylsBeryllium and beryllium compoundsHexavalent chromium compoundsCopper compoundsZinc compoundsArsenic and arsenic compoundsSelenium and selenium compounds

Cadmium and cadmium compoundsAntimony and antimony compoundsTellurium and tellurium compoundsMercury and mercury compoundsThallium and thallium compoundsLead and lead compoundsInorganic fluorine compounds (excluding calcium fluoride)Inorganic cyanidesAcidic solutions and acids in solid formBasic solutions and bases in solid formAsbestos (dust or fibres)Organic phosphorous compoundsOrganic cyanidesPhenols and phenol compounds (including chlorophenols)EthersHalogenated organic solventsOrganic solvents (excluding halogenated solvents)Any congenor of polychlorinated dibenzo-furanAny congenor of polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxinOrganohalogen compounds (other than any substance referred to elsewhere in this Part of this Schedule)

Part 3 Hazardous characteristics

1 References to flammableIn this Part, "flammable" has the same meaning as the word "inflammable".

2 Explosive characteristicsA waste has explosive characteristics if--- (a) that waste is solid or liquid, or contains or is mixed with substances that are solid or liquid; and (b) that waste, or any solid or liquid that it contains or that it is mixed with, is capable, by chemical reaction, of producing gas at such a temperature and pressure and at such a speed as to cause damage to the surroundings.

3 Liquids that have flammable characteristicsA liquid waste has flammable characteristics if that waste--- (a) is in liquid form, or is a liquid that contains solids in solution or suspension (including, by way of example only, paints, varnishes, and lacquers); and (b) gives off a flammable vapour at temperatures of not more than 60.5oC (using the closed-cup test), or not more than 65.6oC (using the open-cup test).

4 Solids that have flammable characteristicsA solid waste has flammable characteristics if that waste (not being a waste to which clause 2 applies), under conditions encountered in transport, is readily combustible, or may cause or contribute to fire through friction.

5 Characteristics of being liable to spontaneous combustion

A waste has the characteristic of being liable to spontaneous combustion if that waste--- (a) is liable to spontaneous heating under normal conditions encountered in transport; or (b) is liable to heating up on contact with air, and, as a result, is liable to catch fire. 6 Wastes that, in contact with water, emit flammable gasesA waste has the characteristic of emitting flammable gases in contact with air if that waste, by interaction with water,---

(a) is liable to become spontaneously flammable; or (b) is liable to give off flammable gases in dangerous quantities.

7 Oxidising characteristicsA waste has oxidising characteristics if that waste, while in itself not necessarily combustible, may, generally by yielding oxygen, cause, or contribute to, the combustion of other materials.

8 Characteristic of being an organic peroxide (1) A waste that falls into one of the categories of waste specified in Part 1 has the characteristic of being an organic peroxide if that waste--- (a) contains the bivalent -O-O- structure; and (b) is thermally unstable and may undergo exothermic self-accelerating decomposition.

(2) A waste that has as a constituent any substance specified in Part 2 has the characteristic of being an organic peroxide if that waste is thermally unstable and may undergo exothermic self-accelerating decomposition.

9 Acutely poisonous characteristicsA waste has the characteristic of being acutely poisonous if that waste is, if it is swallowed or inhaled, or if it has been in contact with skin,---

(a) liable to cause death or serious injury; or (b) liable to harm human health.

10 Characteristics of being infectiousA waste has the characteristic of being infectious if--- (a) that waste contains viable micro organisms, or toxins of such micro organisms; and (b) those micro organisms or those toxins are known to cause, or are suspected of causing, disease in animals or humans.

11 Corrosive characteristicsA waste has corrosive characteristics if that waste, by chemical action,--- (a) will cause severe damage when in contact with living tissue; or (b) in the case of leakage, will materially damage or destroy its means of transport or other goods.

12 Characteristics that result in the liberation of toxic gases where in contact with air or waterA waste has the characteristic of resulting in the liberation of toxic gases where in contact with air or water if that waste, by interaction with air or water, is liable to give off toxic gases in dangerous quantities.

13 Toxic characteristics (delayed or chronic)A waste has toxic characteristics if that waste, through inhalation, ingestion, or penetration of the skin, may involve delayed or chronic effects, including carcinogenicity.

14 Ecotoxic characteristicsA waste has ecotoxic characteristics if that waste, if released, would or may present immediate or delayed adverse impacts to the environment by means of bioaccumulation, or toxic effects upon biotic systems, or both.

15 Other hazardous characteristicsA waste has other hazardous characteristics if that waste is capable by any means, after disposal by any of the methods specified in Part 4, of yielding another material (including, by way of example only, leachate) that possesses any of the characteristics specified in any of clauses 2 to 14 of this Part.

Part 4 Methods of disposal of wastes

1 Methods of disposal that do not lead to the possibility of resource recovery, recycling, reclamation, direct re-use, or alternative uses:

(a) deposit into or onto land (including, by way of example only, landfill):(b) land treatment (including, by way of example only,

biodegradation of liquid or sludgy discards in soils):(c) deep injection (including, by way of example only, injection of pumpable discards

into wells, salt domes, or naturally occurring repositories):(d) surface impoundment (including, by way of example only, placement of liquid or

sludge discards into pits, ponds, or lagoons):(e) specially engineered landfill (including, by way of example only, placement into

lined discrete cells which are capped and isolated from one another and the environment):(f) release into a water body (not being sea or an ocean):(g) release into a sea or an ocean (including sea-bed insertion):(h) incineration on land:(i) incineration at sea:(j) permanent storage (including, by way of example only,

emplacement of containers in a mine):

(k) any biological treatment that results in final compounds of mixtures which are discarded by means of any of the methods specified in any of paragraphs (a) to (j) or in paragraph (l):

(l) physico chemical treatment that results in final compounds or mixtures that are discarded by means of any of the methods specified in any of paragraphs (a) to (k) (including, by way of example only, evaporation, drying, calcination, neutralisation, or precipitation):

(m) blending or mixing prior to disposal by any of the methods specified in any of paragraphs (a) to (l):

(n) repackaging prior to disposal by any of the methods specified in any of paragraphs (a) to (l):

(o) storage pending disposal by any of the methods specified in any of paragraphs (a) to (l).

2 Methods of disposal that may lead to resource recovery, recycling, reclamation, direct re-use, or alternative uses, where the waste being disposed of would otherwise have been destined for disposal by any of the methods specified in clause 1:

(a) use as a fuel (other than in direct incineration) or other means to generate energy:(b) solvent reclamation or regeneration:(c) recycling or reclamation of organic substances not used as solvents:(d) recycling or reclamation of metals and metal compounds:(e) recycling or reclamation of other inorganic materials:(f) regeneration of acids or bases:(g) recovery of components used for pollution abatement:(h) recovery of components from catalysts:(i) re-refining of used oil, or other re-uses of previously used oil:(j) land treatment resulting in a benefit to agriculture or in ecological improvement:(k) uses of residual materials obtained from any of the methods specified in any of

paragraphs (a) to (j):(l) exchange of wastes for disposal by any of the methods specified in any of paragraphs

(a) to (k):(m) accumulation of material intended for disposal by any of the methods specified in any

of paragraphs (a) to (l).



Niger




Secrétariat d'Etat à l'Environnement et à la Lutte contre la DésertificationMinistère de l'Hydraulique, de l'Environnement et de la Lutte Contre la DésertificationB.P. 257, NiameyNigerTelephone: (227) 72 38 89Telefax: (227) 72 40 15E-Mail: [email protected] Website:

Chef de Division Lutte contre les Pollutions et Nuisances, Direction de l'EnvironnementMinistère de l'Hydraulique, de l'Environnement et de la Lutte Contre la Désertification, B.P. 578, NiameyNigerTelephone: (227) 73 33 29Telefax: (227) 73 55 91/73 27 84E-Mail: [email protected]:

National Definition

National definition of waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Niger. Law No. 98-56 of 29 December 1998 is a framework Law related to the environmental management and; Ordinance No. 93-13 of 2 March 1993, which establishes a code of public hygiene.

There is no national definition of hazardous waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste in Niger.


In Niger there are no wastes other than those pursuant to Art. 1 (1)a and/or Art. 1 (1)b of the Basel Convention that require special consideration when subjected to transboundary movement.


Amendment to the Basel ConventionThe amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1) has not been implemented in Niger.

Restrictions on export for final disposal and for recoveryNiger has no restrictions on the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery.



The constitution of 9 August 1999 of Niger does not consider the export of hazardous wastes (Article 27).Transit, import, storage, placement and release of hazardous wastes in Niger are prohibited by the Constitution (Article 27, para. 4).

Restrictions on import for final disposal and for recoveryNiger restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery.

The Constitution of 9 August 1999 and; Law No. 98-56 of 29 December 1998, which is a framework Law related to the environmental management. Import of hazardous wastes is prohibited and considered as a crime against the nation (Art. 27, para. 4).

Restrictions on transitNiger restricts the transit of hazardous wastes and other wastes.

Transit is prohibited by Niger’s Constitution (Article 27, para. 4).

Import of hazardous wastes is prohibited and considered as a crime against the nation (Art. 27, para. 4).


National strategies/policiesAgenda 21 constitutes the national strategy for the environment and sustainable development plan. Niger benefits a project from Basel Convention through the CRCB/Dakar to develop a National Implementation plan of the BC since last year.

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesThe Law on norms and quality and the complementary texts related to the legal framework on environmental management are currently being elaborated and are in the process of being adopted.Regulations are on going through the NIP/BC.

Measures taken by industries/waste generatorsMining and chemical related industries apply directives and guidance of their respective multinational groups on production and management of the wastes.


Measures taken by industries/waste generatorsExempt the Uranium industries (COMINAK and SOMAIR) who are certified ISO 14001, and implement the COGEMA Group measures and regulations.


Disposal facilitiesInformation could be obtained from: www.niger_gouv.net

Recovery/recycling/re-use facilities

http://www.niger_gouv.net/



- Regional agreement; Bamako Convention on the Ban of the Import into Africa and the Control of Transboundary Movement and Management of Hazardous Wastes within Africa; African States (O.U.A).

- Multilateral agreement; Partnership Agreement (the Cotonou Agreement) between the Members of the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States of the One Part, and the European Community and its Member States, of the Other Part; ACP, EC; 01.03.2000 - 01.03.2019.


- Ministère de l’Hydraulique, l’Environnement et de la Lutte contre la Désertification

- Ministère de l’Enseignement Supérieur, de la Recherche et de la Technologie

- Direction Générale des Douanes- Ministère de l’Intérieur- Ministère de la Défense Nationale



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Norway




Norwegian Pollution Control Authority (SFT)P.O. Box 8100 DepN-0032 OsloNorwayTelephone: (47) 22 57 34 00Telefax: (47) 22 67 67 06E-Mail: [email protected]:

Norwegian Pollution Control Authority (SFT)P.O. Box 8100 DepN-0032 OsloNorwayTelephone: (47) 22 57 34 00Telefax: (47) 22 67 67 06E-Mail: [email protected]:

National Definition

National definition of waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Norway. Pollution Control Act, Chapter 5 On waste, § 27 Definitions, first paragraph: “For the purpose of this Act, the term waste means discarded objects of personal property or substances. Surplus objects and substances from service industries, manufacturing industries and treatment plants, etc., are also considered to be waste. Waste water and exhaust gases are not considered to be waste.”

Section 27 also contains three more paragraphs, including definitions of household waste, industrial waste, and special waste (including hazardous waste).

National definition of hazardous waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Norway. According to the Norwegian regulation on hazardous waste, hazardous waste means waste that cannot appropriately be treated together with household waste or similar industrial waste because it may cause serious pollution or involve a risk of injury to people and animals.

Norway regulates/controls additional wastes as hazardous that are not included in Art. 1 (1)a of the Basel Convention and would be controlled for the purpose of transboundary movements pursuant to Art. 1 (1)b. Norway has implemented the EU Council Regulation (EEC) No 259/93 with its attached waste lists, e.g. those in Annex V, which in Part 1

contains List A and List B from Annex VIII and IX to the Basel Convention.

In Norway there are no wastes other than those pursuant to Art. 1 (1)a and/or Art. 1 (1)b of the Basel Convention that require special consideration when subjected to transboundary movement.


Amendment to the Basel ConventionThe amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1) has been implemented in Norway.

Restrictions on export for final disposal and for recoveryNorway restricts the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery.

The Norwegian regulation of 30 December 1994 on transboundary movement of waste, implementing EU Regulation no. 259/93, was amended 1 April 2003. The amendments include country lists taken from the two EU Regulations 1420/1999 and 1547/1999.

Restriction on export for final disposal covers non-OECD countries.

Restriction on export for recovery covers EU and non-OECD countries.

Restrictions on transit, import for final disposal and for recoveryNorway restricts the transit, import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery. The Norwegian regulation of 30 December 1994 on transboundary movement of waste, implementing EU Regulation no. 259/93, was amended 1 April 2003. The amendments include country lists taken from the two EU Regulations 1420/1999 and 1547/1999.

The restrictions apply to all states except members of OECD, EC and Liechtenstein, see annex VII of the Basel Convention.

Norway may give consents for import of waste for disposal, mainly landfilling, but normally only to waste originating from Nordic countries.

The restrictions apply to all states except members of OECD, EC and Liechtenstein, see annex VII of the Basel Convention.

Norway is not a natural transit country for the great part of the waste shipments.

Reduction National strategies/policiesNo specific measures are taken to reduce the amount of hazardous


wastes which are generated.

National policies are focused on collection and disposal of hazardous wastes to avoid that hazardous waste are spread in nature or disposed together with non-hazardous waste, thus causing potential pollution.

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesThe Pollution Control Act, and the waste regulation on hazardous waste, are the two main legislation documents on hazardous waste.

Several other regulations concern specific types of hazardous waste and associated problems, e.g. batteries, waste oil, oily water, photographic chemicals, amalgam, PCBs, CFCs, fire and explosion hazards, chemicals in general, warning labels and health, and environmental and safety activities in enterprises (internal control).

Economic instruments/ initiativesTaxes or deposits are imposed on products that will generate hazardous waste, such as lubrication oil, trichloroethylene, and perchloroethene.

Refunds are provided when some types of hazardous waste are delivered to approved facilities, concerning waste oil, trichloroethylene, and insulated glass units containing PCB.Measures taken by industries/waste generatorsThe industrial batteries importers have developed a return scheme for used lead accumulators.

In accordance to an agreement with the Ministry of the Environment, the industries producing insulated glass units and windows developed a return scheme for discarded insulated glass units containing PCB in 2002. The scheme was financed by a subvention from the Ministry, and in 2003 by a charge on new windows.

OthersThe hazardous waste regulation demands registration (declaration) of all hazardous waste when delivered by enterprises to firms authorized for handling such waste.


National strategies/policiesThe Norwegian goal is for treatment and disposal of hazardous waste is that practically all hazardous waste is to be dealt with in an appropriate way, so that it is either recycled or sufficient treatment capacity is provided within Norway.


Disposal facilitiesA list of facilities for recovery or disposal of hazardous waste can be found (in Norwegian) on http://www.sft.no/arbeidsomr/avfall/spesialavfall/Innsamlere.htmlRecovery/recycling/re-use facilities

http://www.sft.no/arbeidsomr/avfall/spesialavfall/Innsamlere.html

Some facilities which import waste as raw material are not registered in the list above.A list of facilities for recovery or disposal of hazardous waste can be found (in Norwegian) on http://www.sft.no/arbeidsomr/avfall/spesialavfall/Innsamlere.html


Multilateral agreement; OECD Decision C(92)39/FINAL on the Control of Transfrontier Movements of Wastes Destined for Recovery Operations (30 March 1992); OECD Member Countries; 30.03.1992 -


Please contact the Focal Point in case of necessity.



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794,000

Amount of hazardous wastes generated under Art. 1(1)b of BCTotal amount of hazardous wastes generated 794,000Amount of other wastes generated (Annex II: Y46-Y47) 1,670,000 1)



1) Annex II wastes include only wastes collected from households (Y46).2) Amount refers to Y46.



Pakistan




Joint Secretary and Director General (Environment), Ministry of EnvironmentIslamabadPakistanTelephone: (92 51) 920 25 74Telefax: (92 51) 920 22 11E-Mail: [email protected] Website:

Joint Secretary and Director General (Environment), Ministry of EnvironmentIslamabadPakistanTelephone: (92 51) 920 25 74Telefax: (92 51) 920 22 11E-Mail: [email protected]:

National Definition

National definition of waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Pakistan. According to Section 2(xl) of the Pakistan Environmental Protection Act – 1997, “waste” means any substance or object which has been, is being or is intended to be, discarded or disposed of, and includes liquid waste, solid waste, waste gases, suspended waste, industrial waste, agricultural waste, nuclear waste, municipal waste, hospital waste, used polyethylene bags and residues from the incineration of all types of waste.

National definition of hazardous waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Pakistan. The following is the definition of the hazardous wastes as described in Pakistan’s Environmental Protection Act 1997:

“Hazardous waste” means waste which is or which contains a hazardous substance or which may be prescribed as hazardous waste, and includes hospital waste and nuclear wastes;”

“Hazardous substance” means:(a) substance or mixture of substance, other than a pesticide as

defined in the Agriculture Pesticides Ordinance, 1971 (II of 1971), which, by reason of its chemical activity or toxic, explosive, flammable corrosive, radioactive or other characteristics causes, or is likely to cause, directly or in combination with other matters; an adverse environmental effect;



and(b) any substance which may be prescribed as hazardous substance.

In Pakistan there are no wastes other than those pursuant to Art. 1 (1)a and/or Art. 1 (1)b of the Basel Convention that require special consideration when subjected to transboundary movement.


Amendment to the Basel ConventionThe amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1) has been implemented in Pakistan.

Restrictions on export for final disposalPakistan restricts the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal.

Pakistan Environmental Protection Act - 1997


According to Section 14 (Handling of Hazardous Substances) of Pakistan Environmental Protection Act – 1997 “subject to the provisions of this Act, no person shall generate, collect, consign, transport, treat, dispose of, store, handle or import any hazardous substance except; (a) under a license issued by the Federal Agency and in such manner as may be prescribed; or (b) in accordance with the provisions of any other law for the time being in force, or of any international treaty, convention, protocol, code, standard, agreement or other instrument to which Pakistan is a party.”

Restrictions on export for recoveryPakistan has no restrictions on the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery.

Restrictions on import for final disposalPakistan restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal. Pakistan Environmental Protection Act – 1997 import Trade and Procedure Order – 2000


According to section 13 of Pakistan Environmental Protection Act – 1997, “No person shall import hazardous waste into Pakistan and its territorial waters, Exclusive Economic Zone and historic water.” Import Trade and Procedure Order, 2000, inter-alia, also bans import of hazardous wastes as defined and classified in Basel Convention except where import is specifically authorized by the Federal Government. Pakistan has also prepared a national Profile on Chemical Management in Pakistan – 2000 to provide information on registered hazardous chemicals being imported or produced locally. In addition, the mechanism of Prior Informed Consent (PIC) is being strengthened to

monitor inflow of hazardous substances into Pakistan in accordance with UNEP/London guidelines.

Restrictions on import for recoveryPakistan restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery.

Pakistan Environmental Protection Act – 1997 and Import, Trade and Procedure Order – 2000.


1) According to section 13 of Pakistan Environmental Protection Act – 1997, “No person shall import hazardous waste into Pakistan and its territorial waters, Exclusive Economic Zone and historic water. 2) Import, Trade and Procedure Order, 2000, inter-alia, also bans import of hazardous wastes as defined and classified in Basel Convention except where import is specifically authorized by the Federal Government. 3) Pakistan has also prepared a national Profile on Chemical Management in Pakistan – 2000 to provide information on registered hazardous chemicals being imported or produced locally. 4) In addition, the mechanism of Prior Informed Consent (PIC) is being strengthened to monitor inflow of hazardous substances into Pakistan in accordance with UNEP/London guidelines.

Restrictions on transitPakistan has restrictions on the transit of hazardous wastes and other wastes. NOC from Ministry of Environment is required.


National strategies/policiesImplementation of National Conservation Strategy, National Environment Policy (NEP) and National Environmental Action Plan, National Cleaner Production Centres in various sector.

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesPakistan Environmental Protection Act, 1997; National Environmental Quality Standards (Self-Monitoring and Reporting by Industries Rules, 2001); Self-Monitoring and Reporting by Industries Rules, 2001-Amended; National Environmental Quality Standards (Environmental Laboratories Certification) Regulations, 2000; National Environmental Quality standards; S.R.O.549 (I)/2000; S.R.O.742 (I)/93; Environmental Samples Rules, 2001; Pakistan Biosafety Rules 2005; Provincial Sustainable Development Fund Board (procedure) Rules, 2001; The pollution Charge for Industry (Calculation and Collection) Rules, 2001; Environmental Tribunal Rules, 1999; Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency (Review of IEE/EIA) Regulations;Provincial Sustainable Development Fund (Utilization) Rules, 2003; Hazardous Substance Rules, 2003 (Draft); National Resettlement Policy, March 2002 (Draft); Project Implementation And Resettlement of

Affected Persons Ordinance 2001; Hospital Waste Management Rules, 2005 and; National Biosafety Guidelines.

Economic instruments/ initiativesThe Government has reduced import duty on pollution abatement equipment from 30% to 10%.

Measures taken by industries/waste generatorsFederation of Pakistan Chambers and Commerce has included environment services as one of its principal function and also established its Standing Committee on Environment.A number of Industrial Sectors/units have established environment cells.Pakistan Tanners Association contributed about 28% of the total cost of construction of Korangi Combined Effluent Treatment Plant in Karachi.Tanneries Associations have contributed towards cost of construction of Kasur Tanneries Pollution Control Project.Other industry-supported initiatives include Environmental Technology Program for Industry, National cleaner Production Center for fuels and Clean Production Program.A number of hospitals have installed incinerators for disposal of infectious waste.


National strategies/policiesFormulation and implementation of National Conservation Strategy and National Environmental Action Plan.

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesPakistan Environmental Protection Act-1997 and Import Trade procedure Order /05.


Disposal facilitiesTwo wastes water treatment plants i.e. Kasur Tanneries Pollution Control projects are operational in Lahore and Karachi, respectively. A number of small hospitals are operating incinerators for incineration of hospital waste. An inventory of the same, however, does not exist.

Recovery/recycling/re-use facilitiesA few industries have installed recovery plants especially for Chromium recovery. An inventory of such facilities, however, is not available.


Male Declaration.

Technical Assistance and Training

Ministry of Environment, CDA Block 4, Near Old Naval Headquarters, Islamabad, Pakistan.Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency, 44-E, Office Towers, Blue Area, Islamabad, Pakistan.

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Panama




Ministerio de SaludCalle Gorgas, Ancon, Building 265P.O. Box 2048, Panamá 1PanamáTelephone: (507) 212 92 74 or 212 92 71 or 212 94 12Telefax: (507) 212 92 86 or 212 94 87E-Mail: [email protected]:

Funcionario de la Subdirección de Salud AmbientalMinisterio de Salud, Calle Gorgas, Ancon, Building 265, P.O. Box 2048, Panamá 1PanamáTelephone: (507) 212 92 71 or 212 92 86Telefax: (507) 212 92 86 or 212 94 87E-Mail: [email protected]:

National Definition

National definition of waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Panama. Desecho : Material generado o remanente de los procesos productivos o de consumo que no es utilizable. Ley 41 de 1 de julio de 1998.

National definition of hazardous waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Panama. Desecho Peligrosos : Desecho o residuo que afecta la salud humana, incluyendo los clasificados como peligrosos en los convenios internacionales ratificados por la Republica de Panamá o leyes o normas especiales. Ley 41 de 1 de julio de 1998.


In Panama there are no wastes other than those pursuant to Art. 1 (1)a and/or Art. 1 (1)b of the Basel Convention that require special consideration when subjected to transboundary movement.


Amendment to the Basel ConventionThe amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1) has been implemented in Panama.



Restrictions on export for final disposalPanama restricts the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal.

Luego de la Ratificación del Convenio de Basilea por medio de la Ley 21 de 6 de diciembre de 1990, quedó establecido que toda exportación de Desechos Peligrosos requiere de la autorización del Ministerio de Salud para así cumplir con los requisitos establecidos en el Convenio y su enmienda.La ley 13 de 21 de abril de 1995, ratifica el acuerdo regional Centroamericano sobre Movimiento Transfronterizo de Desechos Peligrosos, con el fin de prohibir la importación de desechos peligrosos hacia Centroamérica desde Países que no sean parte de este acuerdo.

Restrictions on export for recoveryPanama has no restrictions on the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery.

Restrictions on import for final disposalPanama restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal. Act No. 8 of 7 June 1991, which prohibits the importation of toxic or pollutant wastes into the territory of the Republic of Panama; and the Act No. 13 of 21 April 1995, Regional Agreement on Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes, which covers Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua.

Restrictions on import for recoveryPanama restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery.

Act No. 8 of 7 June 1991, which prohibits the importation of toxic or pollutant wastes into the territory of the Republic of Panama.

Restrictions on transitPanama restricts the transit of hazardous wastes and other wastes.

La Ley 8 de 7 de junio de 1991, prohíbe la importación de Desechos Tóxicos o Contaminantes al territorio de la Republica de Panamá, en esta se establece además la prohibición del transito internacional de desechos peligrosos vía terrestre por el territorio nacional.

The overland transit of hazardous and other wastes is banned in Panama, and they are subject to registration and control in order to transit the Panama Canal.


National strategies/policiesLa gestión de los Desechos Peligrosos están contemplado dentro del Plan de Acción Nacional sobre Salud Ambiental en el Desarrollo Humano Sostenible en nuestro país.

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesFramework Law on the Management of Hazardous Wastes, which includes articles on waste minimisation.In preparation legislation.


National strategies/policiesNone.


Disposal facilities- 1-Cerro Patacon sanitary landfill; Sanitary landfill for non-hazardous

wastes; D1- 2-Boquete sanitary landfill; Sanitary landfill for non-hazardous

wastes; D1- 3-Portobelo and Santa Isabel sanitory lanfdfill; Sanitary landfill for

non-hazardous wastes; D1- 4-Servicios Tecnológicos de Incineración; Incineración; D10- 5-Incinerador de Amador; Incineración; D10

Note: Fillings (Boquete sanitary landfill land Protobelo and Santa Isabel sanitary landfill) have a life duration period of 15 years.Cerro Patacon sanitory landfil receives 1200 tons daily and has a life duration period until 2007.4,5;6 (Estos incineradores prestan el servicio de incineración de desechos a embarcaciones internacionales como parte del servicio del país y en cumplimiento de MARPOL.4 ( Este incinerador esta autorizado para la incineración de desechos peligrosos pero bajo supervisión de la autoridad competente entre los desechos están medicamentos vencidos, sustancias controladas etc. pero solamente las generadas por el país.)Municipality Directorate for Urban and Household Sanitation and Non-Hazardous Wastes Section of the Ministry of Health.

Recovery/recycling/re-use facilities- Panama refinery; Refining of petroleum and its derivatives; R9- Eco-Klean S.A.; Processing of waste oil; R9- Derivados de Petroleo S.A.; Industry for asphalt emulsion; R1- Procesos y Analisis Metalogicos, S.A.; Processing and analysis of

metals (PB); R4- Cemex; Processing of used oils and plastic pesticides containers to be

used as alternative fuel in cement factories; R1, R9Panama refinery is about to close down. The areas polluted by this process are being sanitized.


Regional Agreement on the Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes; Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama; 21.04.1995 -; Ban on importation from non-Party countries.





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Paraguay




SEAM - Secretaría del AmbienteMadame Lynch 3500Asunción, ParaguayTelephone: (595 21) 61 58 14 or 61 58 03/7Telefax: (595 21) 61 58 14E- Mail: [email protected]: www.seam.gov.py

Punto Focal TécnicoSEAM - Secretaría del AmbienteMadame Lynch 3500Asunción, ParaguayTelephone: (595 21) 61 58 14 or 61 58 03/7Telefax: (595 21) 61 58 14E-Mail: [email protected]:

National Definition

National definition of waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Paraguay. Basura o residuos o desechos tóxicos : Sustancia o elementos resultados de los procesos industriales y productos que han sido adquiridos y/o desechados y que por su características explosivas inflamables oxidantes, tóxicas, infecciosas, radioactivas, corrosivas, ect, que puedan causar riesgos presentes a futuros a la calidad de vida de los personas o afecta al suelo , la flora, la fauna, contaminar el aire, las aguas de manera tal que dañen la salud humana o ambiental de nuestro país.

National definition of hazardous waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Paraguay. Sustancia o elementos resultados de los procesos industriales y productos que han sido adquiridos y/o desechados y que por su características explosivas inflamables oxidantes, tóxicas, infecciosas, radioactivas, corrosivas, ect, que puedan causar riesgos presentes a futuros a la calidad de vida de los personas o afecta al suelo , la flora, la fauna, contaminar el aire, las aguas de manera tal que dañen la salud humana o ambiental de nuestro país.

There are no wastes defined as, or considered to be hazardous wastes by national legislation in accordance with Art. 1, para 1(b) of the Basel Convention.In Paraguay there are no wastes other than those pursuant to Art. 1 (1)a





Amendment to the Basel ConventionThe amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1) has been implemented in Paraguay. Law 1262/98

Restrictions on export for final disposal and for recoveryParaguay has no restrictions on the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery.

Restrictions on import for final disposalParaguay restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal. Constitución Nacional 1992Ley 42/90- Que prohíbe la importación , depósito utilización de productos calificados como residuos industriales peligrosos o basura tóxica y establece las penas correspondientes por su incumplimiento y su Decreto reglamentario Nº 18.969/97.Ley 567/95 que ratifica el Convenio de BasileaLey 1173/85 Código Aduanero Art relevantes 10,5051,74 Da tratamiento a las mercancías de tráfico prohibido sin especificaciones. Establece como 30 días el plazo para declarar el abandono y actuar como consecuencia al respecto de mercancías inflamables, explosivos o corrosivos.Da tratamiento al almacenamiento vencido a los productos alterados o nocivos a la salud. Características y movilización de contenedores.Decreto Nº 17.723 Que aprueba el acuerdo que facilita el Transporte de mercancías Peligrosas del MERCOSUR (1997) Art. 6, 7, 8, 9.Decreto 11.502/91 Por la cual adoptan requisitos concernientes a los plaguicidas desttinados al tratamiento de semillas de algodón.Ley 2333/04 Ratifica el Convenio de Estocolmo.

Restrictions on import for recoveryParaguay restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery.

Constitución Nacional 1992 Art.8

Restrictions on transitParaguay restricts the transit of hazardous wastes and other wastes. Constitución Nacional 1992Ley 294/93 de Impacto Ambiental.Resl: 750/02 del MSP y B.S. Normas técnicas que reglamenta el manejo de los desechos sólidos y hospitalarios.Ley 2333/04 que Ratifica el Convenio de Estocolmo.Ley 42/90 Que prohíbe la importación , depósito utilización de productos calificados como residuos industriales peligrosos o basura tóxica y establece las penas correspondientes por su incumplimiento y su

Decreto reglamentario Nº 18.969/97.


None.


None.




No agreements.


- Dirección Nacional de Navegación y PuertosDcción: Paraguayo Independiente y ColónTel : 595 21 446483

- Dirección Nacional de AduanasTel: 595 21 493958 - DINATRANTel: 595 21 582145- Ministerio de Agricultora y GanaderíaTel: 595 21 441036- Ministerio de Salud Publica y Bienestar Social Tel: 595 21 204601/3



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Peru




Office of the Director General for Environmental HealthMinistry of Health, Las Amapolas 350Lince-LimaPeruTelephone: (51 1) 442 83 53/6Telefax: (51 1) 440 65 62E-Mail: [email protected] or [email protected]

Website:(Multiple Authorities - list available from the Focal Point)

Ministry of ProductionOffice of the Deputy Minister for IndustryOffice of the National Director for IndustriesOffice of the Director for Environmental Affairs, Calle Uno Oeste Nr. 050, Urbanización Corpac, San Isidro, Lima 27PeruTelephone: (51 1) 224 32 75Telefax: (51 1) 616 22 22 / 80E-Mail: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected] and [email protected]:

National Definition

National definition of waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Peru. There is no definition of waste for the purpose of transboundary movements of wastes; however, there is a General Solid Wastes Act, Act No. 27314 published on 21 July 2000, in which the following definition of solid wastes is laid down: Article 14 - Definition of solid wastes. Solid wastes are those substances, products or by-products in solid or semi-solid state which the generator of such wastes disposes of, or is required to dispose of, by virtue of the provisions of national regulations or because of the risks they cause to health and the environment, for management by means of a system including the following operations or processes, as appropriate: waste minimization; segregation at source; resupply; storage; collection; commercialization; and transport. This definition has made it possible for the population to identify solid wastes and all wastes declared as such must be subject to the corresponding provisions, including, for example, the provisions of the Basel Convention.En Julio del 2004 se publicó el Decreto Supremo N° 057-2004-PCM, Reglamento de la Ley General de Residuos Sólidos, que en su artículo



95° dispone: La importación, exportación y el tránsito de residuos, se regulan internacionalmente por el Convenio de Basilea sobre el Control de los Movimientos Transfronterizos de los Desechos Peligrosos y Otros Desechos y su Eliminación, aprobado mediante Resolución Legislativa N° 26234. Solo está permitido el internamiento de residuos destinados exclusivamente para su reaprovechamiento como insumo en la actividad productiva en el país.

National definition of hazardous waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Peru. The definition of hazardous waste is in accordance with the Basel Convention. Furthermore, the General Solid Wastes Act, Act No 27314, states: Article 22 - Definition of hazardous solid wastes22.1 - The hazardous solid wastes are those that by its characteristics or management, could represent a significant risk for the health or environment. 22.2 - Without prejudice of the international standard in force for the country, the hazardous solid wastes are those with the following characteristics: self-combustible, explosive, corrosive, reactive, toxic, radioactive or pathogenic.


In Peru there are no wastes other than those pursuant to Art. 1 (1)a and/or Art. 1 (1)b of the Basel Convention that require special consideration when subjected to transboundary movement. The import of all types of waste is controlled in Peru and those which have been shown not to be hazardous are admitted.


Amendment to the Basel ConventionThe amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1) has not been implemented in Peru.

Restrictions on export for final disposalPeru has no restrictions on the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal.

The exporter must ask the DIGESA of Ministry’s Health to apply procedure No. 91 on Notifying the importing Country for the export of hazardous wastes with certain requirements specific to this procedure having to be complied with under the Single Text of Administrative Procedures in the Health Sector (Regulation promulgated by means of Supreme Decree No. 001-2002-SA).

Restrictions on export for recoveryPeru has no restrictions on the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery.

The restriction involves compliance with procedure No. 91 on Notifying the importing Country for the export of hazardous wastes with certain requirements specific to this procedure having to be complied with under the Single Text of Administrative Procedures in the Health Sector (Regulation promulgated by means of Supreme Decree No. 001-2002-SA).

Restrictions on import for final disposal and for recoveryPeru restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery. Basel Convention Legislative Resolution No. 26234 in force since 21 February 1994.Furthermore, all countries that solicit transit of hazardous waste must inform by sending notification, containing the following: 1.Contract between Exporter and Importer; 2.Bank guarantees;3.List of forwarders; 4.Quantity of recycling material in relation waste (%); 5.Transit countries; and 6.Description of the process and recycling Plant (destination).

Act 27314 - General Solid Wastes Act, entered into force on 22 July 2000. Article 17, Introduction of wastes - the import of solid wastes into the national territory is prohibited. Only exceptionally shall the import of solid wastes destined exclusively for recycling, reuse or recovery activities be permitted, subject to prior substantiated authorization issued in the form of a decision by the Ministry of Health's DIGESA. This authorization shall be granted for successive import operations in a specific period, once it has been shown that the same type of waste originating from the same source of supply is to be imported.

Restrictions on transitPeru restricts the transit of hazardous wastes and other wastes.

Act 27314 - General Solid Wastes Act, entered into force on 22 July 2000.Article 17. - Introduction of wastes 17.2 No authorization for import or transit through the national territory shall be granted for wastes which, by virtue of their radioactive nature or their handling requirements, are hazardous for human health and the environment. The Office of the Director-General for Captaincies and Coastguards of the Navy of the Ministry of Defense may prohibit entry to national waters and ports to vessels which are carrying wastes as transit cargo if they do not comply with the transport safety norms and formalities for legal entry into the national territory for transit purposes laid down in international Agreements signed by Peru and other legal norms in force. Basel Convention Legislative Resolution No. 26234 in force since 21 February 1994. Furthermore, all countries that solicit transit of hazardous waste must inform by sending Notification, containing the following: 1.Contract between Exporter and Importer; 2.Bank guarantees;3.List of forwarders; 4.Quantityof recycling material in relation waste

(%); 5.Transit countries; and 6.Description of the process and recycling Plant (destination).

The restrictions cover all countries at the international level and all types of waste.


National strategies/policiesImplementation of regulations under an Act based on the principle of minimization of solid wastes. In this regard it promotes: Development and use of production and marketing technologies, methods, practices and processes which encourage the minimization or reuse of solid wastes and their proper handling; and Encouragement of the Reuse of solid wastes and the additional adoption of processing practices and proper final disposal, etc. Surveillance of enterprises which handle imported wastes for preventive purposes, identifying risks, proposing proper monitoring which does not endanger occupational and public health and the environment.Promotion of recycling oriented towards the use of industrial waste exchanges and validation of clean technologies which market wastes presented as products subject to quality control.

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesAct 27314 - General Solid Wastes Act, entered into force on 22 July 2000; Art. 24 y 45; Decreto Supremo N° 057- 2004-PCM, Reglamento de la Ley General de Residuos Sólidos; Development towads Guide for the Management of Solid Hospital Wastes: Resolución Ministerial N° 217-2004/MINSA, que aprueba la Norma Técnica N° 008-MINSA/DGSP-V.01- Manejo de Residuos Sólidos Hospitalarios.

Economic instruments/ initiativesCertification of enterprises which handle solid wastes as solid waste service providers will be duly registered. Implementation of a set of charges on the basis of technical criteria which ensure fairness in investment in obtaining the service.

Measures taken by industries/waste generatorsOrganization of the industry through industry unions for the purpose of dissemination of the regulations under the General Wastes Act so that all businessmen enjoy the benefits of being familiar with them, ensuring their certification and compliance with obligations and enjoyment of their rights. Cleaning up of activities related to Solid Wastes in their sphere of activity.

OthersEstablishment of audit machinery which will guarantee the proper development of solid waste management. Introduction of information systems which will allow monitoring of achievements and shortcomings in the area of solid waste management.



Health Surveillance Programme at border points in coordination with all the involved Government areas, such as Customs, Health Minister and others, so that only wastes of value and not hazardous wastes enter the Country; PIC; and to homogenize criteria with the other countries involved.

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesDL 26234 - Approval of the Basel convention by the Democratic Constituent Congress on 19 October 1993; Act 27314- General Solid Wastes Act, entered into force on 22 July 2000; Establishment of Law penalties according with the 27314 Act; and Procedure No. 92 on Health Authorization for the import of non-hazardous wastes under the Single Text of Administrative Procedures in the Health Sector.

Economic instruments/ initiativesPromotion of the use of industrial waste exchanges; and Implementation of the Basel Convention and regulations under the General Solid Wastes Act - Act 27314.

Measures taken by industries/waste generatorsOrganization of the industry through industry unions for dissemination of the regulations under the General Wastes Act so that all businessmen enjoy the benefits of being familiar with them, ensuring their certification and compliance with obligations and enjoyment of their rights. Cleaning up of activities related to Solid Wastes in their sphere of activity.

OthersPromotion of recycling and the use of clean technologies.


Disposal facilities- Portillo Grande/Lurin/Relima; Sanitary landfill - area method; D1- Zapallal/Puente Piedra/ Relima; Sanitary landfill - area method; D1- Huaycoloro/Huarochiri/Petramas (municipalities); Sanitary landfill -

area method; D1- Abengoa S.A. (industries, extreme security); Sanitary landfill - area

method; D1

DESAB (DIGESA) counts with the list of fillings authorized.

Recovery/recycling/re-use facilities- Corporation Aceros Arequipa; Infrastructure: electric-arc furnace,

ladle furnace; R4- Tecnofil S.A: Electric furnaces; R4- Repsur; Logística de Southern Peru Copper Corporation; R4- Reactivos Mineros S.A.C; Infrastructure: electric, reactors.

Reciclado de Zn y Cu, para la fabricación de sulfatos de Zn y de Cu; R4

- Nieto Becerra; Logística de Southern Peru Copper Corporation; R4



No agreements.


- PNUMA- WHO - OPS- GTZ- CEPIS- Proyecto VIGIA - MINSA

PNUMA help PERU in PCBs Project. GTZ promotes and finances projects on handling of wastes at local and regional level. VIGIA_MINSA Project promotes investigation on hospitable solid wastes. CEPIS promotes investigation on solid wastes.



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Amount of hazardous wastes generated under Art. 1(1)a (Annex I: Y1-Y45) of BCAmount of hazardous wastes generated under Art. 1(1)b of BCTotal amount of hazardous wastes generated No dataAmount of other wastes generated (Annex II: Y46-Y47) 13,500





Philippines




Environmental Management BureauDepartment of Environment and Natural Resources, Visayas AvenueDiliman, Quezon City 1116PhilippinesTelephone: (63 2) 928 11 85 or 920 22 63Telefax: (63 2) 920 22 63E-Mail: [email protected] or [email protected]:

Environmental Management BureauDepartment of Environment and Natural Resources, Visayas AvenueDiliman, Quezon City 1116PhilippinesTelephone: (63 2) 928 11 85 or 920 22 63Telefax: (63 2) 920 22 63E-Mail: [email protected] or [email protected]:

National Definition

There is no national definition of waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste in Philippines. Under Department administrative Orders DAO 92-29, the term "waste" is not specifically defined.

National definition of hazardous waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Philippines. "Hazardous waste" are substances that are without any safe commercial, industrial, agricultural or economic usage and are shipped, transported or brought from the country of origin for dumping or disposal into or in transit through any part of the territory of Philippines. "Hazardous wastes" shall also refer to by-products, side-products, process residues, spent reaction media, contaminated plant or equipment or other substances from manufacturing operations and as consumer discards of manufactured products which present unreasonable risk and /or injury to health and safety and to the environment.

Philippines regulates/controls additional wastes as hazardous that are not included in Art. 1 (1)a of the Basel Convention and would be controlled for the purpose of transboundary movements pursuant to Art. 1 (1)b. Putrescible/abbattoir wastes.

In Philippines there are no wastes other than those pursuant to Art. 1



(1)a and/or Art. 1 (1)b of the Basel Convention that require special consideration when subjected to transboundary movement.


Amendment to the Basel ConventionThe amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1) has not been implemented in Philippines.

The amendment has not been ratified by the Philippine Senate since it has economic impacts to local industry depending on using secondary material classified as hazardous waste under the Convention.

Restrictions on export for final disposalPhilippines restricts the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal.

Republic Act 6969 - 1992. (Department Administrative Order No. 29 - the implementing rules and regulations of RA6969)

The restriction covers all countries/regions and all wastes.

Restrictions on export for recoveryPhilippines restricts the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery.

Republic Act 6969- DAO- 28 series of 1994 and 1997.


Restrictions on import for final disposalPhilippines restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal. Republic Act 6969- DAO29: 1992.


Restrictions on import for recoveryPhilippines restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery.

Republic Act 6969 - DAO 28 series of 1994 and 1997.


As a general policy and consistent with the provisions of the Basel Convention and the Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Waste Control Act of 1990 otherwise known as Republic Act 6969, no importation of hazardous wastes, as defined in Chapter VII, Sections 24 and 25 of DAO 29 (Implementing Rules and Regulations of RA 6969) shall be allowed by the country. However, importation of materials containing hazardous substances as defined under RA 6969, its

implementing rules and regulations and subsequent directives for the control of importation of wastes, for recovery, recycling and reprocessing, may be allowed only upon obtaining prior written approval from the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources or his duly authorized representative.

Restrictions on transitPhilippines restricts the transit of hazardous wastes and other wastes.

Department Administrative Order 29, series of 1992.

The restriction covers all wastes.


National strategies/policiesa. Implementation of programs/ projects assisting industrial facilities in coming up with an Environment Management System; b. Philippines developed a Business Agenda 21, promoting the use of cleaner production or cleaner technologies using waste minimization concepts; and c. promotion of the Philippine Environmental Partnership program (PEPP).

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesa. Presidential Decree 984: Pollution Control law of 1976; b. Presidential Decree 1586: Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) System; c. Republic Act 6969; d. Republic Act 8749: Clean Air Act of 1999; and e. Republic Act 9003: Solid Waste Management Act of 2000.

Measures taken by industries/waste generatorsCompliance to Republic Act 6969 specifically on the registration and reporting requirements for hazardous waste generators.


National strategies/policies1. Public awareness through the involvement of non-government organizations and SMEs are very active as far environmental issues are concerned; and 2. Implementation of projects/programs on industrial waste management: a. Philippines developed a Business Agenda 21, promoting the use of cleaner production or cleaner technologies using waste minimzation concepts; and b. Promotion of the Philippine Environmental Partnership program (PEPP) USAID funded program to develop incentives for business to improve their environmental management. c. International initiatives for a Sustainable Environment (IISE) USAID funded program focused on 300 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to implement the Environmental Management System; d. Private sector participation in managing the environment (PRIME) - a UNDP funded project aims on "closing the loop" by developing an Integrated resource Recovery System (IRRS); it also aims to assist the SMEs to achieve ISO 14001, introduce eco-labeling and eco-production chain; and e. Clean Technology for Environmental Management (CITEM) a USAEP funded project aims to focus on assisting industries to achieve ISO 14001 certification and establish

private- public partnership.

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesa. Presidential Decree 984: Pollution Control Law of 1976; b. Presidential Decree 1586: Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) System; c. Republic Act 6969; d. Republic Act 8749: Clean Air Act of 1999; and e. Republic Act 9003: Solid Waste Management Act of 2000.

Measures taken by industries/waste generatorsa. Implementation of waste minimization program and operation of an Environmental Management System (EMS); and b. Compliance to Republic Act 6969 and its implementing rules and regulations.



Recovery/recycling/re-use facilities- Philippine Recyclers, Inc,. Bo. Patubig, Marilao, Bulacan; Recovery

of lead from used lead acid batteries; R4- O.M. Manufacturing Corporation, Philippine, Economic Zone

Authority (PEZA), Rosario, Cavite; Recovery of lead/tin from solder dross;

- Uni-Lonseal Inc., Calamba, Laguna; Recycling scrap PVC into PVC sheet;

- Bensan Industries Inc., Valenzuela, Bulacan; Recovery of oil and reprocess into lubricating oil, asphalt;


Bilateral agreement; Framework agreement for export of hazardous wastes to United States of America, for an indefinite period; 20.09.2001 -


University of the Philippines- National Engineering Center.



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Export Amount of hazardous wastes exported 1), 2)

Amount of other wastes exported 1)

Import Amount of hazardous wastes imported 1,3)

Amount of other wastes imported 1)

1) Data on the exact amount of waste exported and imported are not available. 2) Clearances were issued to export 7,728 metric tons of wastes. It does not reflect the actual amount of wastes

exported. 3) Clearances were issued to import 9,390 metric tons of wastes. It does not reflect the actual amount of wastes

imported.



Poland




Chief Inspector Chief Inspectorate for Environmental ProtectionWawelska St 52/5400-922 Warsaw, PolandTelephone: (48 22) 5928 092 Telefax: (48 22) 5928 093 E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected]: www.gios.gov.pl

www.odpady.gios.gov.pl

Chief InspectorChief Inspectorate for Environmental ProtectionWawelska St 52/5400-922 Warsaw, PolandTelephone: (48 22) 825 97 75Telefax: (48 22) 825 97 75E-Mail: [email protected]

[email protected]:www.gios.gov.pl

National Definition

National definition of waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Poland.

In the light of the Act on Waste of 27 April 2001 (O.J. of 2 June 2001, No.62, Item 628 as amended, came into force in October 2001) "waste" shall mean any substance or object in one of the categories listed in Annex I to this Act with the holder thereof discards or intends or is required to discard.

National definition of hazardous waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Poland.

In the light of the Act on Waste of 27 April 2001 (came into force in October 2001), “hazardous waste” shall mean waste: 1) belonging to the categories or types of waste featuring in List A in Annex II to this Act and displaying at least one of the properties enumerated in Annex IV to this Act; or 2) belonging to the categories or types of waste featuring in List B in Annex 2 to this Act, containing any of the constituents enumerated in Annex 3 and displaying at least one of the properties enumerated in Annex IV to this Act. Annex II features categories or types of hazardous waste. Annex III

http://www.gios.gov.pl/


features constituents of wastes which render them hazardous.

The minister responsible for the environment laid down the ordinance on the waste catalogue (O.J. of 2001, No.112, Item 1206). The new national list of hazardous waste is a part of waste catalogue. New waste classification is consistent with EU classification.

Poland regulates/controls additional wastes as hazardous that are not included in Art. 1 (1)a of the Basel Convention and would be controlled for the purpose of transboundary movements pursuant to Art. 1 (1)b. National list of hazardous waste is defined in the ordinance of the Minister of Environment on the waste catalogue (O.J of 2001, No.112, Item 1206). Catalogue is based on European Waste List. Waste are divided into 20 groups. Catalogue defines groups, subgroups, types of waste and their codes (six figures). Two first figures mean the source of generation, two next figures describe subgroup of waste and the whole six figures codes means type of waste. Hazardous waste are marked on the list with asterisk. Polish National list of hazardous waste covers all types of hazardous waste stipulated in European Waste Catalogue and additionally covers the below mentioned waste which are consider hazardous under national legislation.


In Poland there are no wastes other than those pursuant to Art. 1 (1)a and/or Art. 1 (1)b of the Basel Convention that require special consideration when subjected to transboundary movement.


Amendment to the Basel ConventionThe amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1) has been implemented in Poland. Poland ratified the amendment.

The Act of 5 July 2002 on Ratification of Amendment to Basel Convention about control of transboundary movement and disposal of hazardous waste (O.J. No 135, Item 1142) came into force in September 2002. The acceptance was deposited with the Depositary on 29 January 2003.

Restrictions on export for final disposal and for recoveryPoland restricts the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery.

The Act on Waste of 27 April 2001, Art. 66 1. (came into force in October 2001).The restriction covers all countries.

Export of hazardous waste can take place with authorization from the Chief Inspector for Environmental Protection provided that the requirements set out in Article 66 par. 2 are satisfied. The same provisions shall apply respectively to shipments of hazardous waste through the territory of the State of Poland.

Non-hazardous waste exports do not require authorization from the Chief Inspector for Environmental Protection with the exception of waste stipulated in the ordinance of Minister of Environment of 6 February 2002.

The Minister responsible for the Environment laid down the ordinance on the obligation to obtain a written permit for export of non-hazardous waste to certain countries (O.J. of 6 February 2002, No 15, Item 147) (came into force in March 2002).

The Minister responsible for the Environment laid down the ordinance on the formats of the decision registry issued in relation to transboundary movement (O. J. of 6 February 2002, No 15, Item 148) (came into force in March 2002).

The format of documents to be used in relation to transboundary movement of waste were laid down by Minister responsible for Environment in 2002 (O. J. of 5 March 2002, No 56, Item 511) (came into force in May 2002).

Restrictions on import for final disposalPoland restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal.

The Act on Waste of 27 April 2001, Art. 65. (came into force in October 2001).


Import of hazardous waste and other waste for final disposal is totally prohibited.

Restrictions on import for recoveryPoland restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery.

The Act on Waste of 27 April 2001, art. 65 2 (came into force in October 2001).


Hazardous waste imports can take place with authorization from the Chief Inspector for Environmental Protection, issued by way of a

decision, provided that the requirements set out in Article 65 par. 8 are satisfied. Import of waste mixed with objects or substances which are not waste is prohibited. The ordinance of the Minister responsible for the Environment on types of hazardous waste authorised for import came into force in 2002 (O. J. of 6 February 2002, No 15, Item 146). According to par. 3 of these ordinance mentioned type of hazardous waste can be authorised for import until 31 December 2003. Import of non-hazardous waste shall be effected only upon authorisation by a decision of the Chief Inspector for Environmental Protection. Regulations concerning authorisation of non-hazardous waste imports shall apply respectively to authorisation of hazardous waste imports. The minister responsible for the environment laid down the ordinance on the list of wastes whose import do not require a permit of the Chief Inspector for Environmental Protection. A new extended list of non-hazardous wastes which import do not require a permit of the Chief Inspector for Environmental Protection was laid down by the Minister responsible for the Environment in 2002 (O. J. of 5 March 2002, No 56, Item 512) (came into force in May 2002).

Restrictions on transitPoland restricts the transit of hazardous wastes and other wastes.

The Act on Waste of 27 April 2001, art. 66. (came into force in October 2001)


Hazardous waste transit can take place with authorization from the Chief Inspector for Environmental Protection provided that the requirements set out in Article 66 par.2 are satisfied. Non-hazardous waste transit does not require authorization from the Chief Inspector for Environmental Protection.


National strategies/policiesThe reduction of hazards posed by hazardous waste is one of the priorities of the "II National Ecological Policy". The National Plan on Waste Management is based on the intents of "II National Ecological Policy". The National Plan on Waste Management was established as the result of the provision contained in the Article 14 3 par. 4 of the Act on Waste of 27 April 2001. Resolution of 29 October 2002 No 219 of the Council of Ministers on the National Plan on Waste Management came into force in October 2002 (Journal of Law and Provision of 2003, No 11, Item 159)

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesThe new Act on Waste regulates the issues related to hazardous waste management.

Compared with the previous Act, the new Act imposes more demanding

standards for landfill and incineration of waste (in line with the EU requirements). The system of permits for the generation and further handling of hazardous waste will be maintained. The obligations of economic operators and the administration in the scope of information are expanded.

Economic instruments/ initiativesThe Act of 11 May 2001on Economic Operators’ Obligations in the Scope of Managing Certain Types of Waste and on the Product and Deposit Charges (O.J. of 2001, No.63, Item 639, as amended), came into force on 1 January 2002. It contains legal and economic instruments (the obligation to recover waste - or pay product charges) promoting the establishment of a system for collection and recovery of certain types of hazardous waste (waste oils, discharge lamps, batteries and accumulators).


OthersThere is facility operating at the territory of Poland which dispose of some sorts of waste containing or contaminated with PCB in ESM.


Disposal facilitiesA list of the facilities could be obtained from the Competent Authority.

Recovery/recycling/re-use facilitiesA list of the facilities could be obtained from the Competent Authority.


- No agreements.


- Institute of Mechanised Construction & Rock Mining- Institute of Environmental Protection- Main Mining Institute- State Geological Institute – hazardous waste landfills

Almost all technical universities have faculties/teams dealing with waste management.



tons)

Generation


1,209,930

Amount of hazardous wastes generated under Art. 1(1)b of BC 129,000Total amount of hazardous wastes generated 1,338,930Amount of other wastes generated (Annex II: Y46-Y47) 6,978,800 1)

Export Amount of hazardous wastes exported 2) 3)

Amount of other wastes exported Not reported


Amount of other wastes imported Not reported

1) Amount of waste collected from households.2) In addition, 170,010 liters of Y6 were exported.3) Permissions were granted to export 154,969 metric tons of wastes. It does not reflect the actual amount of wastes exported. Data on the exact amount of waste exported is not available.4) Permissions were granted to import 123,000 metric tons of wastes. It does not reflect the actual amount of wastes imported. Data on the exact amount of waste imported is not available.



Portugal




Instituto dos ResíduosAv. Almirante Gago Coutinho, No. 30, 5 Piso1000-017 LisboaPortugalTelephone: (351 21) 842 40 00Telefax: (351 21) 842 40 99/29E-Mail: [email protected] or [email protected] or [email protected]:

Instituto dos ResíduosAv. Almirante Gago Coutinho, No. 30, 5 Piso, 1000-017 LisboaPortugalTelephone: (351 21) 842 40 00Telefax: (351 21) 842 40 99/29E-Mail: [email protected] or [email protected] or [email protected]:

National Definition

National definition of waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Portugal. According to the Waste Act (Decree-Law 239/97 of 9 September 1997) waste is any substance or object that the holder discards or intends to or is required to discard, in accordance with Council Directive 75/442/EEC of 15 July 1975 on waste, as amended, and Commission Decision 2000/532/EC of 3 May 2000 replacing Decision 94/3/EC establishing a list of wastes, amended by Commission Decision 2001/118/EC of 16 January 2001, Commission Decision 2001/119/EC of 22 January 2001 and by Council Decision 2001/573/EC of 23 July 2001, entering into force on 1 January 2002.

National definition of hazardous waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Portugal. According to the Waste Act (Decree-Law 239/97 of 9 September 1997), hazardous waste means waste which exhibits characteristics which can be harmful to health or the environment in accordance with Council Directive 91/689/EEC of 12 December 1991 on hazardous waste and the European Union List of Wastes.

Portugal regulates/controls additional wastes as hazardous that are not included in Art. 1 (1)a of the Basel Convention and would be controlled for the purpose of transboundary movements pursuant to Art. 1 (1)b.

The wastes subject to control procedure are defined by the Council Regulation (EEC) No. 259/93 on the supervision and control of shipments of waste within, into and out of the European Community. Any waste is subject to a control procedure in case of a transboundary movement destined for final disposal. All wastes destined for recovery within the OECD area have to be notified, except those listed in Annex II of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 259/93 (identical to OECD green list of wastes).

Portugal requires special consideration for the following waste(s) when subjected to transboundary movement: Wastes that are not listed in Council Regulation (EEC) No 259/93.


Amendment to the Basel ConventionThe amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1) has been implemented in Portugal. Council Regulation (EC) No 120/97 amending Council Regulation (EEC) No 259/93 implements the amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1). Portugal ratified Decision III/1 on 30 November 2000 (Aviso no 229/99, from 7 December 1999).

Restrictions on export for final disposalPortugal restricts the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal.

Council Regulation (EEC) No 259/93, which entered into force in May 1994.

The export of waste (hazardous and non hazardous) for final disposal outside the European Community is prohibited, except to those EFTA countries that are also parties to the Basel Convention. Thus, in order to implement the principles of proximity and self-sufficiency at national level, the export of waste for final disposal can be restricted.

Restrictions on export for recoveryPortugal restricts the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery.

Council Regulation (EEC) No 259/93 of 1 February 1993 as amended by Council Regulation (EC) No 120/97 of 20 January 1997, Commission Regulation (CE) 2408/98 of 6 November 1998 and Commission Regulation (EC) No 2557/2001 of 28 December 2001, which entered into force on 1 January 2002.

It is prohibited to export the waste listed in Annex V of Council Regulation (EEC) No 259/93 for recovery into all countries to which the OECD Council Decision C92(39)FINAL, as revised, does not apply. Annex V contains: (i) wastes listed in Annex VIII of the Basel Convention, (ii) wastes included in the OECD Amber list and (iii) Red waste lists and wastes included in the European Hazardous Waste List.

Restrictions on import for final disposalPortugal restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal. Council Regulation (EEC) No 259/93, which entered into force in May 1994.

It is prohibited to import wastes for final disposal from non-Parties to the Basel Convention, except from countries with which bilateral agreements exist.

Restrictions on import for recoveryPortugal restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery.

Council Regulation (EEC) No 259/93, which entered into force in May 1994.

It is prohibited to import wastes for recovery from non-Parties to the Basel Convention, except from OECD countries and countries with which bilateral agreements exist.

Restrictions on transitPortugal restricts the transit of hazardous wastes and other wastes.

Council Regulation (EEC) No. 259/93.

The transit must be notified and can be objected.


National strategies/policiesAccording to article 5 of the national framework law on waste management, Decree-Law n.º 239/97, of 9 September 1997, the implementation of the “National Plan on Waste Management” should be supported by sector-based plans. In this context, the following plans have been drawn up and approved:- Strategic Plan on Municipal Solid Waste, concerning the period 1998 – 2010, approved by the Government and published in July 1997. In 1999, a new print of the document was produced;- Action Plan on Municipal Waste, approved in 2000, concerning the period 2000-2006;- Strategic Plan on Industrial Waste, concerning the period 2000-2020, published in December 1999; its revision was published in April 2002;- National Plan on Industrial Waste Prevention, approved in September 2000, concerning the period 2000 - 2015;- Strategic Plan on Health Care Waste, concerning the period 2000 – 2005, approved by the Ministry for Health and the Ministry for the Environment in June 1999;- Strategic Plan on Agricultural Waste (preliminary version presented in June 1999).

All the Strategic Plans referred above set the principle of environmental

sound management of waste and take the hierarchy of waste management priorities into account, aiming at the prevention, recycling, recovery and safe disposal of waste. The plans put a strong emphasis on waste minimization and on information and education campaigns.

The revised Strategic Plan on Industrial Waste stresses, namely, the inventory of wastes and the most appropriate treatment for each industrial waste, from the environment and public health point of view. It also focuses on of the consolidation of the prevention strategy as approved in National Plan on Industrial Waste Prevention.

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesThe Waste Act (Decree-Law 239/97 of 9 September 1997) introduces the general obligation to prevent waste generation and to reduce its quantity and hazard potential. There is also specific legislation regarding the environmental sound management of special waste flows. In order to accomplish the rules that were established in the national framework and specific laws on waste management, the producer responsibility principle is being implemented by the creation of integrated management systems for special waste flows, ensuring the proper intervention of the stakeholders which are involved during the life cycle of the product. By the end of 2002 there were integrated management systems in operation regarding packaging waste, medicine packaging waste and medicine remains, used tires and used batteries and accumulators.

Economic instruments/ initiativesThe European Union Funds, such as LIFE program.

Measures taken by industries/waste generators- Voluntary agreement with several industry sectors on environmental improvement, namely on waste management;- Voluntary agreement on the treatment of end-of-life vehicles, from June 1999; - Constitution of entities responsible for the integrated management of special waste flows, as indicated in 5(ii); in 2002, 2 licences were granted by the Administration to the entities responsible for the integrated management systems of used tyres and used batteries and accumulators, respectively;- Several enterprises adopted their own management systems, in accordance with ISO 14001 and the European Community Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS) and Ecolabel.


National strategies/policiesThe Strategies referred to in 5(i) take the principles of proximity and self-sufficiency at national level into account.Great effort has been given to the enforcement of the general and specific legislation and to the application of the waste management strategic plans, namely by the construction of new waste management facilities in the country as well as an evaluation and retrofitting of

existing units as appropriate. This was done namely for municipal solid waste, clinical waste, hazardous wastes, wastes from electric and electronic equipment, metals, solvents, oils, waste containing precious metals, tyres, plastics, glass and paper and cardboard. Regarding special waste flows, two licences have been granted, in October 2002, to the entities responsible for the integrated management of used tyres and used batteries and accumulators, respectively.By the end of 2002 there were several landfills for non-hazardous industrial waste under construction.

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesCouncil Regulation (EEC) No 259/93.

Economic instruments/ initiativesEuropean Union funds, such as PEDIP and POA.


There are several facilities licensed to waste management operations.

A complete list of the facilities could be obtained from the Focal Point.


Multilateral agreement; OECD Council Decision C(2001)107 FINAL of 14 June 2001 concerning the revision of OECD Council Decision C(92)39/FINAL of 30 March 1992 on the control of transboundary movement of wastes destined for recovery operations; OECD Member Countries; 14.06.2001 -


- Instituto dos Resíduos- Inspecção-Geral do Ambiente, Rua de “O Século”, 51, 1200-433

Lisbon- Instituto Nacional de Engenharia, Tecnologia e Inovação, Estrada do

Paço do Lumiar, 1649-038 Lisbon- Instituto Superior Técnico, Av. Rovisco Pais, 1, 1049-001 Lisbon- Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Quinta da Torre, 2829-516

Caparica

A complete list of institutions could be obtained from the Focal Point.



tons)

Generation


164,768

Amount of hazardous wastes generated under Art. 1(1)b of BC 33,359Total amount of hazardous wastes generated 198,127Amount of other wastes generated (Annex II: Y46-Y47) 4,889,079





Qatar




Head of Pollution Control SectionSupreme Council for the Environment and Natural Reserves, P.O. Box 7634, DohaQatarTelephone: (974) 441 52 46Telefax: (974) 443 71 71E-Mail: [email protected] Website:

Head of Pollution Control SectionSupreme Council for the Environment and Natural Reserves, P.O. Box 7634, DohaQatarTelephone: (974) 441 52 46Telefax: (974) 443 71 71E-Mail: [email protected]:

National Definition

National definition of waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Qatar. The national definition of hazardous waste is in accordance with the Basel Convention.

National definition of hazardous waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Qatar. The national definition of hazardous waste is in accordance with the Basel Convention.


Qatar requires special consideration for the following waste(s) when subjected to transboundary movement: Radioactive wastes.


Amendment to the Basel ConventionThe amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1) has been implemented in Qatar.

Restrictions on export for final disposalQatar restricts the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal.

The Environment Protection Law No.30 of 2002, The Rules on the



Transboundary Movement of Hazardous Wastes, 1997, published by the State of Qatar and the relevant protocol under the Kuwait Convention, 1978.

The restriction covers state of Qatar and the signatories of the protocol of the Kuwait Convention and Basel Convention Parties.

Export of hazardous waste and other wastes will be permitted only if the necessary facilities and technical capacity are not available in Qatar to ensure the disposal of the wastes in question in an environmentally sound manner.

Restrictions on export for recoveryQatar restricts the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery.

Law No. 30 of 2002.

The restriction covers state of Qatar and the signatories of the protocol of the Kuwait Convention and Basel convention Parties.

However, the importing country must certify the availability of appropriate facilities for treatment and recovery.

Restrictions on import for final disposal and for recoveryQatar restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery.

The Environment Protection Law No.30 of 2002 and The Rules on the Transboundary Movement of Hazardous Wastes, 1997 of the State of Qatar. The Kuwait Regional Convention for Cooperation on the Protection of the Marine Environment from Pollution, 1978.

The restriction covers state of Qatar and the signatory states.

According to the article No. 24 of the law No.30 of 2002, and to section 3 of the Rules, the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes into the national territory is prohibited.

Restrictions on transitQatar restricts the transit of hazardous wastes and other wastes.

According to the article No. 24 of the law No.30 of 2002, and to section 3 of the Rules, the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes into the national territory is prohibited.

The transit of hazardous wastes and other wastes through the national territory is prohibited except in such cases where a specific approval is obtained form the Supreme Council for Environment and Natural Reserves in the State of Qatar.


National strategies/policiesIndustries have been suggested to recycle and re-use wastes wherever possible. Any new industry on operation is required to take a consent to establish as part of EIA procedure.

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesThe generator would make continuous effort towards minimization of hazardous waste and other wastes and make annual assessment of the efforts for submission to the Supreme Council For The Environment in Qatar.

Measures taken by industries/waste generatorsSpent catalysts are sold or given to recycling companies; andWaste oils are collected and taken offsite by contractor for recycling.


National strategies/policiesTransboundary movements are prohibited in some specific cases.

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesAccording to section 4 and article 24,25,26 and 27 of the Law No.30 of 2002. Also to the Rules on the Transboundary Movement of Hazardous Waste, 1997, transboundary movement is prohibited in the following cases: to any destination south of 60o S latitude; to any state which has imposed a ban on the import of such wastes; to any state which cannot provide assurance as to its capacity to dispose of such wastes in an environmentally sound manner; and to any state which is not a party to the Basel Convention in the case of a state which is party to a bilateral, multilateral or regional agreement.

Measures taken by industries/waste generatorsIndustries/waste generators are following the Rules on the Transboundary Movement of Hazardous Wastes, 1997.


Disposal facilities- Incineration at Halul Island; Incineration of domestic waste; D11- Boom Waste Treatment Services; Incineration of clinical waste;

Recovery/recycling/re-use facilities- Qatar Reclamation Oil Plant; Used Oil Recycling;


Regional agreement; Protocol on the Control of Marine Transboundary Movements and Disposal of Hazardous Waste and Other Wastes;Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates; 17.03.1998 -


- University of Qatar- Qatar Petroleum



tons)

Generation


1,117






Republic of Korea




Resource Recirculation BureauResource Recirculation Policy DivisionMinistry of EnvironmentGwacheon Government ComplexGwacheon Si, Gyeonggi-Do 427-729Republic of KoreaTelephone: (82 2) 504 92 88Telefax: (82 2) 504 60 68E-Mail:Website:(A list of the regional branches of the Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Korea could be obtained from the Secretariat upon request.)

Waste Management Policy DivisionMinistry of Environment1 Joonang-dong Kwacheon-Si, Kyunggi-doRepublic of KoreaTelephone: (82 2) 504 92 59Telefax: (82 2) 504 92 80E-Mail: [email protected]:

National Definition

National definition of waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Republic of Korea. Pursuant to Article 2 of the Waste Management Act (enacted in 1986), the waste is defined as “any matter such as trash, fly ash, sluge, waste oil, waste acid, waste alkali and animal carcasses, which becomes unnecessary for human living or business activities.” However, radioactive wastes or gaseous matters, as well as wastewater and sewage that flow into water pollution prevention facilities are not included in the definition.

National definition of hazardous waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Republic of Korea. Pursuant to provisions in Article 2 of the Presidential Decree of the Act on the Control of Transboundary Movement of Hazardous Wastes and Their Disposal, hazardous waste is defined as: 1. Waste listed in Annex I or Annex VIII that exhibit any of the hazardous characteristics listed in Annex III; 2. Waste listed in Annex II; 3. Waste that Korea has notified to the convention secretariat as being hazardous pursuant to Article III Paragraph I and II and Article XI.


Republic of Korea regulates/controls additional wastes as hazardous that are not included in Art. 1 (1)a of the Basel Convention and would be controlled for the purpose of transboundary movements pursuant to Art. 1 (1)b. The Amber Tier wastes determined by OECD are additionally controlled for the purpose of transboundary movement.

In Republic of Korea there are no wastes other than those pursuant to Art. 1 (1)a and/or Art. 1 (1)b of the Basel Convention that require special consideration when subjected to transboundary movement.


Amendment to the Basel ConventionThe amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1) has not been implemented in Republic of Korea.

Korean government amended (2001.7) Article 18-2 (export banned countries) of the Enforcement Decree of the Act on the Control of Transboundary Movement of Hazardous Wastes and Their Disposal and therefore provided the legal basis for implementing the Ban amendment. However, this article takes “when Annex VII of the Basel Convention comes into effect” as the beginning of the enforcement period.

Restrictions on export for final disposal and for recoveryRepublic of Korea restricts the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery.

The "Act on the Control of Transboundary Movement of Hazardous Wastes and Their Disposal," which entered into force in May 1994.

It is prohibited to export hazardous wastes and other wastes to any country other than those countries party to the Basel convention and those countries with bilateral, multilateral or regional agreements.

According to Articles 6, 10 and 16 of this Act, the export, import and transit of hazardous wastes is strictly prohibited unless prior written approval is obtained from a competent authority. Also, the Ministry of Environment(MOE) has the authority to limit or ban the export and import of specific wastes which may be of significant impact on human health or the environment if and when considered necessary. In principle, the export of hazardous wastes for final disposal is prohibited. However, exceptions can be made in the case where Korea does not possess adequate facilities and/or technologies to properly dispose of the given hazardous waste for which importing countries have the capacity to dispose of in the environmentally sound manner.

Restrictions on import for final disposal and for recoveryRepublic of Korea restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery.

The "Act on the Control of Transboundary Movement of Hazardous

Wastes and Their Disposal," which entered into force in May 1994.

There is no restriction on the country or region of origin regarding the import of hazardous wastes, but the MOE has the authority to ban or limit the import of specific wastes if and when considered necessary.

According to Articles 6, 10 and 16 of this Act, the export, import and transit of hazardous waste is strictly prohibited unless prior written approval is obtained from the competent authority. Also, the MOE has the authority to limit or ban the export and import of specific wastes which may be of significant impact on human health or the environment if and when considered necessary.

In principle, the import of hazardous wastes for final disposal is prohibited. However, exceptions can be made in the case where the Korea possesses adequate facilities and/or technologies to properly dispose of the given hazardous waste for which the exporting country does not has the capacity to dispose of in the environmentally sound manner.

Restrictions on transitRepublic of Korea restricts the transit of hazardous wastes and other wastes.

The "Act on the Control of Transboundary Movement of Hazardous Wastes and Their Disposal," which entered into force in May 1994.

Prior consent is the only restriction on the transit of hazardous wastes.


National strategies/policiesThe Korean government has prepared the 2nd Comprehensive National Waste Management Plan (2002~2011) in which the firm establishment of a sustainable and resource circulating socioeconomic foundation is outlined as a major policy objective. Based on this Plan efforts are being systematically undertaken to minimize waste generation, reuse waste as a resource, and establish infrastructure for safe waste management.

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesMany laws, regulations and guidelines are being enforced with the objective of reducing and discouraging the generation of hazardous waste, of which some of the major examples are the following: The Waste Management Act; Act on the Promotion of Saving and Recycling of Resources and Guidelines on the Reduction of Industrial Wastes (Public Notice by MOE and the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Energy, 2001).

Economic instruments/ initiativesThe Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) system and the Waste Charge System have been in effect for recyclable and non-recyclable products, respectively.

The Volume-Based Waste Fee System has been in place since 1995 to facilitate the reduction of household waste and the separate collection of recyclable wastes from non-recyclable wastes.

Measures taken by industries/waste generatorsIndustries and waste generators are making efforts to minimize the generation of wastes, both to cut down the financial burden in their disposal and to comply with the Public Notice by MOE and the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Energy, announced on 21 December 2001. Some retailers, such as department stores, have signed a voluntary agreement with the MOE that they will steadily reduce the use of disposable goods, and some fast food restaurants have decided not to use them at all.


National strategies/policiesTransboundary movement of hazardous wastes without prior written consent from the competent authority is strictly prohibited. No permission for export is issued without consent from the country of import.

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesThe Act on the Control of Transboundary Movement of Hazardous Wastes and Their Disposal.




Disposal facilities- Sudokwon Landfill, 58 Baekseokdong, Seo Gu, Incheon City,

operated by Sudokwon Landfill Management Corporation (SLMC) under MoE; sanitary landfill; D5

269 landfills and 5870 incinerators for household and non-hazardous industrial wastes were in operation by local governments or private companies in 2002. Private companies operated 309 incinerators and 19 landfills for specified wastes, which are considered as hazardous waste pursuant to the Waste Management Act.Focal Point (Resource Recirculation Policy Division)

Recovery/recycling/re-use facilitiesENVICO operates 21 recovery facilities (waste tires, waste glass bottles, waste plastic). Out of 2,623 recycling business, 2,260 produce recycled goods and the rest recycle materials through their reuse as fuel, etc. Local governments also operate pre-treatment facilities.Korea Environment Resources Corporation (ENVICO), Kyongseo-dong, Seo-gu, Incheon metropolitan city (404-170) or at www.envico.or.kr.


Multilateral agreement; OECD Decision C(92)39/FINAL on the Control of Transfrontier Movements of Wastes Destined for Recovery Operations (30 March 1992); OECD Member Countries; 12.1996 -


- National Institute of Environmental Research(Kvungseodong, Seo-Gu, Incheon)

- Korea Environment Institute(Bulgwangdong, Eunpyong-gu, Seoul)- Environmental Management Corporation(Kvungseodong, Seo-Gu,

Incheon)- Korea Environment Resources Corporation(Kvungseodong, Seo-Gu,

Incheon)



tons)

Generation


2,218,871

Amount of hazardous wastes generated under Art. 1(1)b of BC 694,129 1)

Total amount of hazardous wastes generated 2,913,000Amount of other wastes generated (Annex II: Y46-Y47) 18,518,640 2)



1) The values in the row refer to the amount of hazardous wastes which are not suitable to classify by Annex I (Y1-Y45).2) Amount refers to Y46.



Republic of Moldova




Ministry of Environment9 St. Cosmonautilor2001 ChisinauRepublic of MoldovaTelephone: (373 2) 27 74 83Telefax: (373 2) 27 74 86E-Mail: [email protected]:

Head of Prevention Environment Pollution Principal DivisionMinistry of Ecology and Natural Resources9, Cosmonautilor Str., MD 2005 ChisinauRepublic of MoldovaTelephone: (373 22) 20 45 25Telefax: (373 22) 22 68 58E-Mail: [email protected]:

National Definition

National definition of waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Republic of Moldova. Waste - are substances, materials or objects from Statistical classificatory of waste, which the holder or producer discards or intends or required to discard disposed through disposal.

National definition of hazardous waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Republic of Moldova. Hazardous waste - waste which have one or more of the properties listed in List A (Annex 1 to Regulation on the control of transbondary movements of waste and their disposal).

Republic of Moldova regulates/controls additional wastes as hazardous that are not included in Art. 1 (1)a of the Basel Convention and would be controlled for the purpose of transboundary movements pursuant to Art. 1 (1)b.

Republic of Moldova requires special consideration for the following waste(s) when subjected to transboundary movement:


Amendment to the Basel ConventionThe amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1) has not been implemented in Republic of Moldova.

Restrictions on export for final disposal and for recovery.

Republic of Moldova has no restrictions on the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery.

Restrictions on transit and import for final disposal and for recoveryRepublic of Moldova restricts the transit and import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery.

Law on Environmental Protection, which prohibits the introduction of all kinds of waste. The Framework of the Law on Environmental Protection, art. 73 "There are prohibited the introduction of waste and the residuals of any nature, crude or in processing state, due to temporary stoke, deposit, processing, spreading on ground, water or their destruction. Customs authorities are obliged to control and to be responsible for applying of present article concerning import and transportation of waste and the residuals of any nature on the territory of the Republic of Moldova." A similar article is included in the range of other laws concerning wastes.


National strategies/policiesNational Program for Waste Utilization, the principles of which are:To prevent the generation of waste and reduce its harmfulness;waste materials should be reused, recycled or recovered, or used as a source of energy; and waste should be disposed of safely (by incineration or in landfill sites).

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesThe Law nr. 1515-XII of 16.06.93 on Environmental Protection;The Law nr. 1236-XIII of 3.07.97 on Regime of Harmful Substances and Products; The Law nr. 1347-XIII of 9.10.97 on Waste of Production and Consumption; and Guidelines "ABC of waste".

Economic instruments/ initiativesPayments for Environmental Pollution, including waste disposal, Law No. 1540-XIII of 25.02.1998 on payment for environmental pollution, based on the principle "polluter pays."

Measures taken by industries/waste generatorsIn accordance to national legislation, the industry/waste generator are obliged to use cleaner technologies; take in evidence all waste; use waste without any risk; and ensure waste disposal and recovery on the basis of the contract between economical agents and respective licence owner etc.


National strategies/policiesOne of the aims of the National Waste Management Program is to exclude or/and minimize hazardous raw materials from technological process in order to reduce hazardous waste generation.Environmental standards/criteria to be met by the hazardous wastes and other wastes generators to reduce or/and to eliminate generation of hazardous wastes and other wastes. At 1 November 1998 the Republic

of Moldova adopted the international standards ISO 14001, ISO 14004, ISO 14010, ISO 14011, ISO 14012 and ISO 14000.

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesThe project Regulation on waste is under preparation, which will include the measures for hazardous waste reduction.

Economic instruments/ initiativesThe tax for the generation of hazardous waste is approximately 20 times higher than the one for non-toxic waste.

Measures taken by industries/waste generatorsProcess control and recycling/recovery to reduce and/or eliminate generation of hazardous wastes and other wastes by waste generators;The initiative of municipal waste recycling by separate collection in Chisinau city; extraction of mercury from luminescent lamps is undertaken at the Tighina’s plant; recycling of metal scrap of Ribnita Metallurgical plant; and Romir SA and Indii SA, used accumulators collectors enterprises.

OthersDifferent kind of measures to reduce/ and/or eliminate generation of hazardous wastes and other wastes are included in the National Program of Wastes Utilization, which is currently being examined by the Government.


Disposal facilities- Ltd Raut, district Balti; Landfill for galvanic wastes storage; D5- Ltd Alfa, Chisinau; Storage for galvanic wastes; D5- Vulcanesti; Landfill pesticides; D5- Small storage (about 400) in different villages of Moldova;

Pesticides; D15

Further information could be obtained from:Ministry of Ecology, Construction and Territorial DevelopmentMinistry of Agriculture and Food Industry

Recovery/recycling/re-use facilities- Ltd. “Vanis – Prim”, Chisinau City; - Ltd. “Feonava”, Chisinau City;


- Multilateral agreement; Agreement on the Monitoring of Transboundary Shipments of Hazardous and Other Wastes; Commonwealth of Independent States; 16.05.1997 -





tons)

Generation


8,565

Amount of hazardous wastes generated under Art. 1(1)b of BCTotal amount of hazardous wastes generated 8,565Amount of other wastes generated (Annex II: Y46-Y47) 427,000 1)



1) Figure refers to Y46.



Romania




1. Directorate of Waste Management and ChemicalsMinistry of Environment and Water ManagementBd. Libertatii 12, Sector 5, Bucharest, RomaniaTel / fax: : +40-21-319 02 98e-mail: [email protected]: www.mmediu.ro

2. National Environmental Protection Agency Ministry of Environment and Water ManagementBucharest, Aleea Lacul Morii nr. 151, sector 6, cod 060841Tel: +40-21-493 4350; +40-746-22 66 55; fax: +40-21-493 4350 e-mail: [email protected] ; Website: www.anpm.ro

Directorate of Waste Management and ChemicalsMinistry of Environment and Water ManagementBd. Libertatii 12, Sector 5, Bucharest,RomaniaTel / fax: : +40-21-319 02 98 e-mail: [email protected]: www.mmediu.ro

National Definition

There is no national definition of waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste in Romania. The definition of waste from the Emergency Ordinance 78/2000 for the Waste Regime approved by the Law 426/2001 and is generally based on the relevant definitions of the Basel Convention and the pertinent EU Directives. A definition of wastes and residues is contained in the Government Decision dealing with import of wastes of every description. This covers any materials having no value for use, and household wastes.

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In Romania there are no wastes other than those pursuant to Art. 1 (1)a and/or Art. 1 (1)b of the Basel Convention that require special consideration when subjected to transboundary movement.


Amendment to the Basel ConventionThe amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1) has been implemented in Romania.

Romania ratified the Amendment and the Annexes VIII and IX of the Basel Convention through the Law 265/2002.

Restrictions on transit and export for final disposal and for recoveryRomania has no restrictions on the transit and export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery.

According to art. 32(4) of the Emergency Government Ordinance no. 195/2005, the export and transit of hazardous wastes may take place in accordance with agreements to which Romania is a party. In case of export, the responsible operator must ensure that international obligations are observed and that the consent of the recipient country has been obtained.

Restrictions on import for final disposalRomania restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal.

In accordance with the Emergency Government Ordinance no. 195/2005, the import of any kind of wastes is prohibited, with the exception of certain categories of wastes that constitute secondary resources of useful raw materials.

Restrictions on import for recoveryRomania restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery.

The import of wastes is permitted in accordance with regulations imposed by norms proposed by the central environmental protection authority and approved by the Government.

12 categories of materials to which this exception is applicable are defined in a list annexed to the pertinent Government Decision, which also sets out a number of additional conditions under which an exception to the import prohibition is granted.

Reduction and/or Elimination of Hazardous

National strategies/policiesThe Emergency Ordinance no. 78 / 2000 on Waste regime was approved by the law 426/2001. In accordance with art. 8 of this Emergency Ordinance the national competent authority shall elaborate Plans for management of wastes. GD No 1470/2004 on the approval of the

Waste Generation

Strategy and the National Plan for Waste ManagementIn accordance with art. 19 lit a) of the Emergency Ordinance no. 78/2000 approved by the law 426/2001, producers of wastes shall adopt technologies and solutions for reduction and elimination of generation of wastes.

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesPlease find attached the annex containing the Romanian legislation, regulation and guidelines

Economic instruments/ initiativesEconomic instruments for reduction and elimination of generation of wastes are in place. These economic instruments shall be in relationships with provisions of the Emergency Government Ordinance no. 195/2005


The measures taken for reduction of the amount of hazardous wastes and other wastes subject to the transbounary movement are the same as the measures taken for reduction and/or elimination of hazardous waste generation.

Economic instruments/ initiativesEconomic instruments for reduction and elimination of generation of wastes are in place. These economic instruments shall be in relationships with provisions of the Emergency Government Ordinance no. 195/2005


Disposal facilities- Pro Air Clean ,str. Sulina nr.6B, Timisoara, tel. +40/256/306018, fax

+40/256/290918, e-mail: [email protected]; Incineration of wastes; D10

- Ecofire, str. Badea Cartan, nr.3, Constanta, tel. +40/241692121 Incineration of wastes; D10

- Mondeco, str. 22 Decembrie, nr. 27A, Suceava, +40/230519398 Incineration of wastes; D10

- IF Tehnologii, Bd. Muncii, nr. 16, Cluj Napoca, +40/264415268 Incineration of wastes; D10

Recovery/recycling/re-use facilities- SC Metanef SA – Neferal SA, Calea Floreasca, 91 – 111, Sector 5,

Bucharest; Recovery of lead batteries; R4- SC Rombat SA, Str. Drumul Cetatii nr.6, Bistrita, +40/263238160;

Recovery of lead batteries; R4


No agreements.

Technical Assistance and Training

In 2004, 2 training seminars were carried out within the Twinning Project on waste management developed with the support of German Government, one in Timisoara and one in Bucharest. The participants

Available were from the local environmental authorities (agencies and environmental guard), economical operators (with transport activities). One meeting took place with the economical operators that co-incinerate waste (cement plants) regarding the imports of waste.

Romania has been participating to the Regional Workshop regarding “Lists of Hazardous Wastes” that took place in Berlin, Germany (november 2005). Romania has been participating to the TAIEX Regional Workshop ”Aimed at Promoting of the Basel Protocol on Liability and Compensation for Damage resulting from Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal” that took place in Warsaw, Poland (18-20 January 2006).



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2,259,0011)

Amount of hazardous wastes generated under Art. 1(1)b of BCTotal amount of hazardous wastes generated 2,259,0011)

Amount of other wastes generated (Annex II: Y46-Y47) 5,043,850



1) Decrease in the amount of hazardous waste generated compared to 1999 is due to change in waste definition in conformity with the European Waste Catalogue since 2000 and also to certain extent due to some changes in the economical structure.

Annex: Legislation, regulations and guidelines

MO No. 756/26.11.2004 for approval of the Technical Norms regarding waste incineration– repeals Ministerial Order no. 1215/2003 for approval the Norms regarding waste incineration.

JMO of the Ministry of Environment and Water Protection and the Ministry of Health No. 698/940/2005 regarding the approval of the criteria for evaluation of equipments for disposal by thermal sterilisation of the medical waste.

MO No. 1248/7.12.2005 for amending annex of Ministerial Order of the Ministry of Environment and Waters Management and the Ministry of Health 698/940/2005 regarding the approval of the criteria for evaluation of equipments for elimination by thermal sterilisation of the medical waste

Order no. 1274/14.12. 2005 regarding the environmental licence for ceasing the waste disposal, respectively landfilling and incineration

EGO No 78/16.06.2000 on waste regime approval by Law No 426/18.07.2001

GD No 856/16.08.2002 regarding the evidence of waste management and for the approval of the list of wastes, including hazardous wastes

GD No 1470/09.09.2004 on the approval of the Strategy and the National Plan for Waste Management

GD No 918/22.08.2002 on establishing the framework procedure for environmental impact assessment and approves the list of private or public projects to which the procedure must be applied

MO No 860/26.09.2002 on the approval of the procedure for environmental impact assessment and the issuance of environmental agreement

MO No 863/26.10.2002 on approval of methodological guide applicable for the stage of the environmental impact assessment frame procedure

GD No. 128/14.02.2002 regarding waste incineration Amended by GD No 268/31.03.2005 regarding waste incineration

MO No 818/17.10.2003 on the approval of issuing procedure of the integrated environmental permit

GD No 856/16.08.2002 on the evidence of the waste management and for the approval of the list of waste including hazardous waste

EGO No 78/16.06.2000 on waste regime approval by Law No 426/18.07.2001.

GD No 856/16.08.2002 regarding the evidence of waste management and for the approval of the list of wastes, including hazardous waste

GD No 1470/09.09.2004 on the approval of the Strategy and the National Plan for Waste Management waste transportation on the Romanian territory

GD No 162/20.02.2002 on the landfill of wasteAmended byGD no. 349/21.04.2005

MO No 860/26.09.2002 on the approval of the procedure for environmental impact assessment and the issuance of environmental agreement

MO No 95/12.02.2005 on defining of the criteria that must be fulfilled by waste and the preliminary procedure for acceptance of the waste at the storage and the National List of accepted waste for each class of landfill

MO No 757/26.11.2004 on the approval of the Technical Norms regarding the landfill of waste regarding waste incinerationAmended byGD No 268/31.03.2005 regarding waste incineration

MO No 344/16.08.2004 of MEWM and No 708/01.10.2004 of MAFRD on the approval of the Technical Norms concerning the protection of the environment, and in particular of the soil, when sewage sludge is used in agriculture

GD No 349/11.04.2002 on management of packaging and waste packagingAmended byGD No 899/10.06.2004

MO No 880/20.12.2004 on the reporting procedure of data on packaging and packaging waste

MO No 338/13.08.2004 of MEWM and No 625/31.08.2004 of MET for establishing the procedure and permit criteria for legal persons who take over the responsibility

GD No 349/11.04.2002 on management of packaging and waste packagingAmended byGD No 899/10.06.2004

MO No 880/20.12.2004 on the reporting procedure of data on packaging and packaging waste

GD No 2406/21.12.2004 on end-of-life vehicles

MO 88/10.02.2005 on end-of-life vehicles materials and components excepted from applying of article 1 of GD 2406/2004 on end-of-life vehicles

MO 87/10.02.2005 on model and requirements for the certificate of destruction issued by authorized undertakings when receiving the end of life vehicles for recovery

GD No 2406/21.12.2004 on end-of-life vehicles

GD No 1057/18.10.2001 on bateries and accumulators containing certain dangerous substances

GD No 173/13.03.2000 on management and effects control of the PCBs and other similar componentsAmended byGD no. 291/14.04.2005 (OJ no. 330/19.09.2005)

MO No 279/03.04.2002 for the establishment of the Technical Secretariat for PCB compounds control and management within the Directorate for Waste and Dangerous Chemicals Management

GD No 662/12.07.2001 on the disposal of the waste oils Amended byGD No 441/30.04.2002 GD No 1159/02.10.2003

MO No 751/23.11.2004 of MEWM and No 870/15.12.2004 of MET regarding waste management from titanium dioxide industry

MO no. 779/21.05.2002 on port reception facilities ship-generated waste and cargo residues

GD No 228/20.02.2004 on the control of introducing into the country of non hazardous waste with the purpose of import, inward processing and transit

GD No 1357/27.11.2002 establishing the public authorities responsible with the control and supervision of the import, export and transit of waste

Law no 265 /15.05.2002 on the approval of the amendment to the Basel Convention on the control of transboundary movements of hazardous wastes and their disposal

Law no 6/25.01.1991– ratifying Basel Convention on the control of transboundary movements of hazardous wastes and their disposal

MO-Ministerial OrderJMO-Joint Ministerial OrderGD-Governmental DecisionEGO-Emergency Governmental Ordinance



Russian Federation




HeadFederal Ecological, Technological and Atomic Supervision ServiceTaganskaya str, Moscow 109147Russian FederationTelephone: (7 095) 912 39 11Telefax: (7 095) 912 40 41E-Mail:Website:

DirectorState Centre of Ecological ProgramsMalaya Uyshunskaya Str., 1Korp.1, Office 1404, Moscow 117303Russian FederationTelephone: (7 095) 319 84 94Telefax: (7 095) 319 84 94E-Mail: [email protected]:

National Definition

National definition of waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Russian Federation. "Production and consumption waste" is the remains of raw materials, materials, semi-finished products, other articles or products that have been formed in the process of production or consumption as well as the goods (products) that have lost their consumer properties."

National definition of hazardous waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Russian Federation. The national definition of hazardous wastes is defined by the Federal Law "On Wastes of Production and Consumption" No. 89-FZ of 24 June 1998. "Hazardous waste" is the waste containing harmful substances having properties (toxicity, explosivity, flammability, high-reaction ability) or containing the agents causing contagious diseases or that posing an immediate or potential threat to environment and human health either by themselves or on contact with other substances."

Russian Federation regulates/controls additional wastes as hazardous that are not included in Art. 1 (1)a of the Basel Convention and would be controlled for the purpose of transboundary movements pursuant to Art. 1 (1)b.

These wastes are listed in the Appendix no. 1 to the Resolution of Russian Federation Government "On State Regulation and Control over

Transboundary Movements of Hazardous wastes" (of 01.07.1996 No. 766) which provides a "List of Hazardous Wastes, Import (Transit) of which to (through) the Territory of the Russian Federation is forbidden and Export is subject to State Regulation"; and in the Appendix no. 2 to the Resolution of Russian Federation Government "On State Regulation and Control over Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes" (of 01.07.1996 No. 766) which provides a "List of Hazardous Wastes, Transboundary Movements of which is subject to State Regulation." (The appendixes are available in the Country Fact Sheet (Russian Federation) prepared by the Secretariat.)

In Russian Federation there are no wastes other than those pursuant to Art. 1 (1)a and/or Art. 1 (1)b of the Basel Convention that require special consideration when subjected to transboundary movement.


Amendment to the Basel ConventionRussian Federation is in a preparatory process of implementing the amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1).

Restrictions on export for final disposal and for recoveryRussian Federation restricts the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery.

The Regulation of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 766 of 01.07.96 on the State Regulation and Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes.

To any point to the south from latitude 60o South.

Restrictions on import for final disposal and for recoveryRussian Federation restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery.

The Federal Law No. 89-FZ of 24 June 1998 "On Wastes of Production and Consumption"; and the Regulation of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 766 of 01.07.96 " On the State Regulation and Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes".

The restriction covers any type of waste

Restrictions on transitRussian Federation restricts the transit of hazardous wastes and other wastes.

The regulation of the Government of the Federation No. 766 of 01.07.96 on the State Regulation and Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes.

List of Hazardous Waste- Appendix No.1 to the Resolution of RF Government " On State Regulation and Control over Transboundary

Movements of Hazardous Wastes" (of 01.07.1996 No 766).


National strategies/policiesDecree of the president of RF # 444 of April 01, 1996 "On Conception of RF Transfer to Sustainable Development";Decree of the President of RF # 1300 of December 10,1997 and # 24 of January 10.2000 "On Conception of RF National Safety";Ecological Doctrine of the Russian Federation approved by the Order of RF Government # 1225-p of August 31,2002; andFederation Integral program "Ecology and Natural Resources of the Russian Federation" (2002-2010) (Federation Program includes 6 programs, one of them- " Wastes").

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesFederation Law #7-FZ of January 10, 2002 "On Environmental Protection";Order of the MNR of RF # 115 of March 11, 2002 "On Approval of Methodic Guidelines on Development of a "Limits for Waste Generation/Waste Disposal" document", registered by the RF Ministry of Justice on June 9, 2002, registration # 3553;Resolution of the State Statistical Committee # 180 of September 19,2002 <<On Approval of Instruction Concerning Filling in the Form of Statistical Control # 2TP (Wastes) named " Data on industrial and domestic waste generation, use, treatment, transportation and disposal";Resolution of the State Statistical Committee of July 25, 2002 <<On Approval of the Form for Federal State Statistical Control # 2TP (Wastes) named "Data on industrial and domestic waste generation, use, treatment, transportation and disposal";Order of the MNR of RF # 734 of November 5, 2002 "On Organization of Federal Statistical Control Registration #2TP (Wastes) named "Data on industrial and domestic waste generation, use, treatment, transportation and disposal"; andOrder of the MNR of RF # 785 of December 2, 2002 << On Approval of Hazardous Waste Passport>>.

Economic instruments/ initiativesDevelopment of new approaches to the ecological payments aimed at decrease in waste volume generation. (Transfer from the principle "The companies that dispose waste should pay" to the principle "The companies- waste generators should pay").

Measures taken by industries/waste generatorsUse of technological methods for waste minimization;All enterprises- waste generators should keep statistical accounts; andCooperation of technologists, chemists, constructors with hygienists.

OthersKeeping of the state Waste Cadastre.The Cadastre includes waste passportisation, keeping of waste data bank, waste recycling technologies, waste disposal facilities.

In 2001-2002 inventory of waste disposal facilities was carried out.Increase in significance of ecological education.


National strategies/policiesMinimization of waste generation due to the wasteless and low-waste technologies implementation; andImplementation of waste recycling technologies aimed at getting of finished product.

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesResolution of the Government of the Russian Federation # 340 of May 23, 2002 "On Approval of Regulations of Licensing of Hazardous wastes management Activity";Resolution of the Government of the Russian Federation # 318 of May, 2002 <<On Adoption of the Treaty on Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous and Other Wastes and the Treaty on basic principles of Cooperation in Efficient Utilization and Conservation of Transboundary Water Bodies>>; andOrder of the MNR of RF # 154 of April 1, 2002 << On Execution of Permitting Activities>>.

Economic instruments/ initiativesInvestment strategy of obtaining off-budget funds via private investments to the waste recycling industry;Motivation of ecological business; andConception of organization of Secondary Raw Materials Industrial Recycling System, established taking into account branch principle.

Measures taken by industries/waste generatorsActivity coordination of companies proving services in waste management. Implementation of small pilot industrial facilities at the large-scale enterprises in order to involve wastes into the process of finished product production. As an example: Use of domestic wastewater and galvanic, melting and rolling wastewater sludge for production of piece and massive construction products.

OthersEstablishment of an informative consulting and educating infrastructure. Conception of development of regional waste management centers as well as development of a regulatory documents package concerning on monitoring, waste generation, disposal and movements control.


Federal State Form of Statistical Control # 2TP (Wastes) named “Data on industrial and domestic waste generation, use, treatment, transportation and disposal” for 2002.

Overall results of the inventory of waste disposal facilities carried out in 2001-2002 (the results are summarizing at present).

Bilateral, No agreements.



- Ministry of Natural Resources of the Russian Federation (MNR of Russia)

- Centre for International Projects (Subregional Training centre) (CIP)- FGU "Federal Guidance Centre for Environmental Analysis &

Monitoring" of MNR RF- Territory Bodies of MNR of Russia- "Center for Environmental & Economic Research & information" of

MNR RF



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1) "In the Russian Federation there is no statistics on annual waste generation under Art. 1 (1)a (Annex 1: Y1-Y45) according to the Basel Convention Y-code classification. The amount of hazardous and non-hazardous wastes generated consists of: I hazard class (extreme hazard): 400 000 metric tons; II hazard class (high hazard): 1400 000 metric tons; III hazard class (moderate hazard): 18,100,000 metric tons; IV hazard class (low hazard): 187,900 metric tons; V hazard class (practically non-hazardous): 1,827,000 metric tons.”2) Clarification is pending for some of the exported and imported amounts reported by Russian Federation (These amounts are not included in the current table). For excluded amounts and/or endnotes refer to the master tables “Table 3: Excluded amounts (export)” and/or “Table 4: Excluded amounts (import)”; and “Table 3: End notes (export)” and/or “Table 4: End notes (import)” which is posted on the website of the Basel Convention (www.basel.int).



Saint Lucia




Permanent SecretaryMinistry of Planning, Development, Environment and HousingP.O. Box 709, CastriesSt. LuciaTelephone: (1 758) 468 44 58/9/60Telefax: (1 758) 451 69 58E-Mail: [email protected]:

Permanent SecretaryMinistry of Planning, Development, Environment and HousingP.O. Box 709, CastriesSt. LuciaTelephone: (1 758) 468 44 58/9/60Telefax: (1 758) 451 69 58E-Mail: [email protected]:

National Definition

National definition of waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Saint Lucia. Solid Waste has the identical definition for waste irrespective of whether it is for management at the national level or for transboundary movements. This definition is: garbage, refuse, organic waste, scrap metal, silt, back-filling material, construction and demolition material and other solid materials discarded from - (a) residential, industrial, commercial or government establishments or operations; and (b) public or community activities but does not include solid or dissolved material in domestic sewage, or other substances in water sources, dissolved or suspended solids in industrial wastewater effluents, dissolved materials in irrigation return flows or other common water pollutants.

National definition of hazardous waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Saint Lucia. The definition of hazardous waste is in accordance with the Basel Convention.


In Saint Lucia there are no wastes other than those pursuant to Art. 1 (1)a and/or Art. 1 (1)b of the Basel Convention that require special


Amendment to the Basel ConventionThe amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1) has been implemented in Saint Lucia.

Restrictions on export for final disposal and for recoverySaint Lucia restricts the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery.

Specific Marine Pollution legislation to give effect to Decision III/I Legislation being developed.


Restrictions on import for final disposal and for recoverySaint Lucia restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery.

Specific Marine Pollution Legislation to give effect to this restriction being developed.


Restrictions on transitSaint Lucia restricts the transit of hazardous wastes and other wastes.

Specific Marine Pollution Legislation to give effect to this restriction being developed.


Provisions of draft Maritime Act to be included in new Marine Pollution Legislation.


National strategies/policiesContinued collaboration with private sector on measures to reduce quantity and toxicity of hazardous waste generated; project proposal for the management of used lead acid batteries approved with St. Lucia chosen as one of the pilot countries; some training and capacity building in the areas of hazardous waste management (PCBs) conducted; consultant report on Hazardous Wastes conducted to inform training needs and further policy development for reduction and/or elimination of hazardous wastes generated at the national level; and management plans have been developed for the following categories of hazardous waste:Waste oil, Spent agricultural chemicals, Biomedical waste, Asbestos

Equipment for the treatment of biomedical waste have been procured. National training policy programs have been instituted for all health care

establishments. Government medical institutions are required to institute site specific biomedical waste management plan. An islandwide collection system has been instituted for all government institutions.

Ongoing dialogue with private healthcare institutions including doctor and dentist offices to extend the collection service.

There exist a private sector initiative involving the collection and export of used lead acid batteries (ULAB). Plans are afoot to build upon this initiative thereby increasing the public involvement in the improvement in the management of ULAB.

The private sector entities are involved in the collection and use of used oil as supplementary fuel. A national strategy which incorporates these agencies has been developed. This is in keeping with the Waste Management Act of 2004 which requires that the Authority develop a strategy in consultation with oil suppliers to address the issue of waste oil. Aspects of this strategy which is currently being instituted include deployment of waste oil storage containers, a requirement that large generators institute a waste oil management plan, and the development of public awareness program.

The Authority has instituted guidelines for the handling and management of asbestos at landfills both at the demolition sites as well as at the landfills.

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesGuidelines for asbestos waste managementGuidelines for draft standards for the management of biomedical wasteEconomic instruments/ initiativesProvision of tax incentives and waivers of import duties on equipment and materials required for recycling and reuse of used oil and also on the used oil received from ships.

Measures taken by industries/waste generatorsEfforts by private industry to conform to ISO, HACCP and other relevant international trade standards to reduce the quantity and toxicity of hazardous waste generated. Management plans instituted by large generators to reduce negative environmental impact.


National strategies/policiesPolicy to promote, where appropriate, recycling and reuse of hazardous waste products such as used oil at the national level.



Measures taken by industries/waste generatorsLocal industry seeking to identify treatment and disposal options on a national basis. This has been expanded from the treatment and disposal of used oil to include lead acid batteries.


Disposal facilities- St. Lucia Solid Waste Management Authority; Temporary Storage of

hazardous waste brought to the landfill site.; D15,D1,D10- Shipment to approved treatment centres in accordance with the Basel

Convention

Recovery/recycling/re-use facilities- St. Lucia Distillers Limited, Castries; Use of used oil as a

supplementary fuel for boiler operation; R1- St. Lucia Linen Company, Castries; Use of used oil as a

supplementary fuel for boiler operation; R1- Maureen Gustave; Collection and shipment of ULAB to recycling

centres

Used Oil is also accepted on a periodic basis from visiting ships by the two companies listed above within the framework of the MARPOL 73/78 Convention. This used oil is also used a supplementary fuel.


No agreements.


- Caribbean Environmental Health Institute, P.O. Box 1111, Castries, tel. (1-758) 452-412/2501, fax (1-758) 453-2721, e-mail: [email protected]. This institution develops and executes programs to provide Technical and advisory services to CARICOM member states in Environmental management.

- St. Lucia Solid Waste Management Authority, P.O. Box 709, Castries, tel. (1-758) 453-2208, fax (1-758) 453-6856, e-mail: [email protected] This statutory body hasthe legislative responsibility for the management of hazardous waste and provides advice to the industrial and manufacturing sectors on appropriate methods of hazardous waste treatment, storage, transport and disposal.

- National Emergency Management Organisation. P.O. Box 1517, Castries, tel.: (1-758) 452-3802, fax: (1-758) 453-2152, e-mail: [email protected]



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Serbia and Montenegro




Competent Authorities in Serbia:For the designation of the national label for waste, characterization of wastes and list of wastes: 1. Directorate for Environmental ProtectionMinistry of Science and Environmental Protection of the Republic of SerbiaDr. Ivana Ribara 9111090 Novi BeogradSerbia and MontenegroTelephone: (381 11) 361 63 68Telefax: (381 11) 215 87 93E-Mail: [email protected]: ekoserb.sr.gov.yu2. Laboratory for Waste CharacterizationCity Public Health Institute Beograd29. novembra 54a, 11000 BeogradTelephone (381-11) 323-8230Telefax (381-11) 323-8230 and 322-7828E-mail [email protected]

Competent Authorities in Montenegro:

For the control, import/export/transit permits and information relating to transboundary movement of hazardous and other wastes and for hazardous waste management:

Ministry of Environment and Physical Planning of the Republic of MontenegroRimski trg 81000 Podgorica,Telephone: +381 81 482176,

Telefax: +381 81 234131

Directorate for Environmental ProtectionMinistry of Science and Environmental Protection of the Republic of SerbiaDr. Ivana Ribara 9111090 Novi BeogradSerbia and MontenegroTelephone: (381 11) 361 63 68Telefax: (381 11) 215 87 93E-Mail: [email protected]: ekoserb.sr.gov.yu


E-mail [email protected] www.mepp.cg.yu

For the designation of the national label for waste, characterization of wastes and list of wastes:

Public institution Center for Eco Toxicological Research of MontenegroRadomira Ivanovica 2, 81000 PodgoricaTelephone: 381 81 658 090Telefax: 381 81 658 092

National Definition

National definition of waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Serbia and Montenegro.

The definition of waste and hazardous waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements are given in the Rule on Import, Export and Transit of Wastes in the FR of Yugoslavia (1999), based on the Law on the Basis of the Environmental Protection.

There are two National lists of wastes with national label/code, harmonized with BC annexes and EU / OECD lists, with a few additions. These are (i) List of Hazardous wastes, and (ii) List of non-hazardous wastes (not exhibiting hazardous characteristics). The wastes from both lists are subject to transboundary movement permission and control.

National definition of hazardous waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Serbia and Montenegro.

The definition of hazardous waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements is given in the Rule on Import, Export and Transit of Wastes in the FR of Yugoslavia (1999), based on the Law on the Basis of the Environmental Protection. There are two National lists of wastes with national label/code, harmonized with BC annexes and EU / OECD lists, with a few additions. These are (i) List of Hazardous wastes, and (ii) List of non-hazardous wastes (not exhibiting hazardous characteristics). The wastes from both lists are subject to transboundary movement permission and control.

Serbia and Montenegro regulates/controls additional wastes as hazardous that are not included in Art. 1 (1)a of the Basel Convention and would be controlled for the purpose of transboundary movements pursuant to Art. 1 (1)b. 1. National waste code: W59-2-00000-Y45 - Used equipments and goods (including refrigerators, packaging material, barrels, containers and transport vehicles) which contain, or include or contaminated with

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chlorofluorocarbons (refrigerate fluids, isolation, etc); 2. National waste code: W59-3-00000-000 - Used fluorescent tubes, lamps and similar; 3. National waste code: W62-2-00000-Y45 - Used equipments and goods (including fire fighter instruments and appliances, packaging materials, barrels, containers and transport vehicles) which contain, or include or contaminated with halons; 4. National waste code: W92-1-00000-000 - Every single contingent which contain medicines, chemicals, pharmaceutics and similar, and different products, with expired date for usage for declared purpose; 5. National waste code: W92-2-00000-000 - Used goods importing in the big quantities, which will be the problem for the environmentally sound management in country when become the waste after the declared usage due date (used tires and similar); 6. National waste code: W92-3-00000-000 - Used and old equipments, units and materials for waste treatment and waste final disposal, as well as their parts and residual materials from treatment; and 7. National waste code: W92-4-00000-000 - Mixtures of wastes and mixed different waste streams with not in details defined properties; and8. National waste code: W92-5-00000-000 - Wastes with radioactive characteristics, only in case if there are not covered with different existing set of regulations for radioactive wastes.

Serbia and Montenegro requires special consideration for the following waste(s) when subjected to transboundary movement:

In addition to wastes listed in the List of hazardous wastes, the wastes in the List of non-hazardous wastes (not exhibiting hazardous characteristics) are subject to transboundary movement permission and control. List of non-hazardous wastes consists of 201 wastes (waste streams and/or constituents) mainly covering Annex IX wastes of the Basel Convention and wastes from EU Green List with a few additions which are listed below: 1. National waste code: W265-2-00000-00000 - Residual cooking oils not exhibiting hazardous characteristics, and could be used for purposes other than human and animal consumption; 2. National waste code: W276-00000-000 - Packaging material imported in big quantities; and 3. National waste code: W277-00000-A/B - All other wastes included in actual Lists A and B of the Basel Convention, which are not specified on the other place.


Amendment to the Basel ConventionThe amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1) has been implemented in Serbia and Montenegro.

Serbia and Montenegro has ratified the amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1) as integral part of the Basel Convention (ratification instruments 22.11.2002).

Restrictions on export for final disposal and for recoverySerbia and Montenegro restricts the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery.

The restriction is in accordance with the provisions of the Basel Convention and its Ban amendment.

Restrictions on import for final disposalSerbia and Montenegro restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal. - The Law on Transport of Dangerous Substances (“Off.Gazette

SFRY”, No. 27/90 and 45/90);- The Federal Law on Foreign Trade (“Off.Gazette FRY”, No.46/92,

16/93 and 24/94);- The Federal Customs Act (“Off.Gazette FRY”, No.45/92);- Federal Law on the Basis of the Environmental Protection

(“Off.Gazette FRY”, No. 24/98)- from 29. december 2004 is not in force;

- The Law on Environmental Protection of Republic of Serbia (“Off.Herald RS”, No.66/91)- from 29. december 2004 is not in force;

- The Law on Environmental Protection of Republic of Serbia (“Off.Herald RS”, No.135/04) - enter into force on 29. december 2004;

- The Law on Environment of Republic of Montenegro (“Off. Gazette RCG”, No.12/96).


Restrictions on import for recoverySerbia and Montenegro restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery.

The Rules on Import, Export and Transit of Wastes in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (“Off.Gazette FRY”, No.69/99), the Federal Law on the Basis of the Environmental Protection (“Off. Gazette FRY”, No. 24/98) and the Law on Environmental Protection (“Off.Herald RS”, No. 135/04) regulates the transboundary movements of hazardous wastes and other wastes (import of non-hazardous wastes for recovery). Each case of import is subject to the approval and issuance of permits by the competent authority. Environmentally sound waste disposal is the condition required for issuance of the permit.

Restrictions on transitSerbia and Montenegro restricts the transit of hazardous wastes and other wastes.

The Rules on Import, Export and Transit of Wastes in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (“Off. Gazette FRY”, No.69/99), the Federal Law on the Basis of the Environmental Protection (“Off. Gazette FRY”,

No. 24/98) and the Law on Environmental Protection (“Off.Herald RS”, No. 135/04) regulates the conditions for transit of hazardous and other wastes. Each case of transit is subject to approval and issuance of permit by the Competent Authority.


National strategies/policiesNational Strategy for Hazardous Waste Management was formulated within Environmental Policy Act (1993). The Resolution on the Policy of the Environmental Protection in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (“Off.Gazette FRY”, No.31/93) has been designed as a specific, unified and long-term programme and as a component of the integral economic system of the FRY. The principal goals of the policy in the field of the cleaner production and waste minimization are as follows: - to reduce waste generation;- use of wastes in technological processes and other natural processes;- use of wastes for generation of energy;- to introduce low waste materials technology and recycling of wastes in interconnected industrial production;- to introduce programmes for the enhancement of production along with the reduction of energy consumption;- to give importance to preventive approach by reducing quantities for final disposal either through prevention of waste (by “clean technologies and lengthening the life time of products and deviance treatments of waste) or by the re-use (recycling); and- to implement the principle “polluter pays”.Under the Programme of Integral Environmental Protection and Promotion (Programme 1) the FRY shall ensure conditions for the implementation of the policy through the measures and activities which make it necessary to promote technological measures and interdisciplinary scientific research; introduce economic instruments in the field of the environment; provide an integral system of environmental protection; build an institutional framework; and establish an integrated information system at the national level.The Programme of management of wastes, hazardous materials and chemicals (Programme, 10) will implement the policy. To ensure the necessary conditions for the implementation of this policy a series of measures and activities will be undertaken in the following areas:- adoption of long-term programmes for reducing specific and hazardous waste per unit of product, energy and service;- adoption of long-term programmes for reduction of solid wastes generation and its utilization; and- introduction of technologies generating small quantities of waste and the recycling of industrial wastes.On the basis of preliminary inventory of hazardous wastes (data from 1994) National Strategy for Wastes on Republic of Serbia level is adopted in 2003. National Strategy is basic document providing conditions for the rational and sustainable republic waste management. In the following phase, the Strategy has to be supported by several implementation plans for collecting, transport, treatment and disposal of controlled waste. The strategy covers waste management legal

framework, policy analyses, waste management options, strategies, priority activities and instruments. Republic of Montenegro has on the 26th of February 2004 adopted National Waste Management Policy which supplements the vision, principles and goals set out in the Environmental Programme as well as in already existing national regulations and standards. This policy of integrated and sustainable waste management in Montenegro sets out a vision for the future waste management and defines objectives and strategies facilitating its achievement. The purpose of this policy is:- promote the prevention and minimization of waste generation and hence pollution at source;- promote the management and minimization of the impact of unavoidable waste from its generation to its final disposal;- ensure the integrity and sustained “fitness for use” of all environment media i.e. air, water and land;- ensure the remediation of any pollution of the environment by holding the responsible parties accountable.


Federal Level- The Law on Confirmation of Basel Convention, adopted by Federal

Parliament at 24th December 1999 - “Off.Gazette FRY”, International Agreements, No.2/990;

- The Law on the Basis of the Environmental Protection (“Off.Gazette FRY”, No.24/98) is the framework for waste management in compliance with UN and EU. Federal ministry prescribes the conditions of transboundary movement of hazardous and other wastes and control movement of wastes through the territory of FR Yugoslavia (Article 26);

- The Rules on Import, Export and Transit of Wastes in the FR of Yugoslavia (“Off.Gazette FRY”, No.69/99), based on the Law on the Basis of the Environmental Protection, regulate the transboundary movements of hazardous and other wastes (import, export and transit and obligations of the performer of this activity, lists of hazardous and other wastes, harmonized with BC annexes and EU/OECD lists, control system through the notification procedure and movement document);

- The Law on Foreign Trade (“Off. Gazette FRY”, No. 46/92, 16/93, 29/97, 59/98, 44/99, 53/99, 73/2000) stipulates that goods may be imported or temporarily imported if they meet the conditions stipulated with reference to the trade of goods namely for use at the domestic market (Article 10, paragraph 1); that the goods are subject to obligatory health, veterinarian, ecological and phytopathologic control or quality control and may be imported or temporarily imported only if satisfying the indicated conditions (Article 10, paragraph 2); that goods cannot be imported or in the state where they are produced (Article 10, paragraph 3); the import of hazardous waste is prohibited (Article 12, paragraph 6);

- The Law on Standardization (“Off. Gazette FRY, No. 30/96)

stipulates a need to enact standards and technical regulations for the protection of human life and health and environment (Article 4 and 9). The degree of compliance of processes, products and services with technical regulations and standards will be checked by enterprises and other legal persons authorized to certify processes, products and services, the environment protection system and by assessors of quality and environmental protection systems, testing products, checking of compliance’s (Article 12). The processes, products and services that must be accompanied with certificates on compliance are stipulated in the technical or other standards. For products and services, the producer, provider of services or importer shall obtain a certificate on compliance before the product is put on sale, namely before a service is performed (Article 120, paragraphs 4 and 5). Products are tested solely by authorized laboratories. The Yugoslav standards relating to the environment are adopted and applied based on the Standardization Law. Law on Standardization (1996) stipulates a need to enact standards and technical regulations for the protection of human life and health and environment (Art.e 4 and 9). These standards are published in the Serbian language, marked JUS ISO and are identical with the respective international ISO standards. To date, the FRY has publicized 5 of the 7 ISO standards relating to the environmental management (ISO 14000). This activity is performed by the Federal Standardization Bureau, which is the national organization for standardization; and

- In the Customs Act (“Off. Gazette FRY”, No. 45/92, 16/93, 50/93,

24/94, 28/96, 29/97, 59/98) and related regulations, the provisions on customs supervision and procedures concerning goods harmful or dangerous for the environment are covered – from 1. january 2004. is not in force Pursuant to this legal base, revised standards for industrial air

emissions were approved and revised standards for wastewater discharges and discharges to soil are still being drafted.

Republican Level

- Law on Environmental Protection (“Off. Herald RS”, No.66/91) stipulates that no domestic or imported technology may be applied in the territory of Serbia nor any products put to sale unless they meet the stipulated norms for the environmental protection and norms of quality, namely if the product is prohibited in the country of export (Article 17). The wastes are collected, classified, prepared for use as secondary raw materials, treated, utilized or temporarily and permanently disposed of in a controlled manner and if necessary destroyed (Article 82, paragraph 1). In the territory of the Republic any treatment, storage, disposal of radioactive and other wastes that have the property of hazardous substances of foreign origin is prohibited (Article 82, paragraph 2). Handling of hazardous substances in manufacture, use, transport, trade, storage and disposal

shall be done so as not to endanger human life and health, nor contaminate the environment (Article 83, paragraph 1);

- The Rules on the Treatment of Wastes having Hazardous Characteristics (“Off.Herald RS”, No.12/95) prescribe the treatment of certain categories of wastes having properties of hazardous substances and established the mandatory accounting of the types and quantities of such substances in production, use, transportation, movement, storage, and disposal processes. Waste generators have obligation to report the quantity of each reportable waste streams/categories generated and transferred, to competent authorities. The frequency of reporting is in most cases one month. Under development is system of information of transboundary waste streams movement, as well as upgraded of existing systems;

- The Regulation on Criteria for Determining Location and Disposition of Waste Materials Deposit Sites (“Off.Herald RS”, No. 54/92), which sets out criteria for selecting disposal sites for hazardous waste materials.

- The Law on Waste Management of the Republic of Serbia (“Off.Herald RS”, No.25/96) stipulates handling of waste substances that may be used as secondary raw materials, the way of collection, treatment and storage (Article 1). Monitoring and controlling the use of secondary raw materials, keeping respective records, undertaking protection measures will be carried out by special republican organization-Recycling agency (Article 6 and 22-24). The Law also governs handling of wastes – secondary raw materials (Article 11.17).

- Customs Act (“Off. Herald RS”, No.73/2003) is enter info force on 1. January 2004. From 1. January 2004. The federal Custom Act is not into force.

- The Law on the Environment (“Off. Gazette RCG”, No.16/96) prohibits the application and use of technology, products, semi-products or raw material that are forbidden in the country of export or in the country in which they are produced; disposal of all types of waste, except at the places selected for the purpose (Article 9, paragraph 2 and 6). It restricts import of waste substances except upon the permit issued by the Ministry in charge of environment protection, for disposal of the wastes having the properties of deleterious and hazardous substances at the designated sites and upon the preliminary consent of the Ministry (Article 10, paragraph 1 and 2).

- The Regulation on Criteria for Selection of Localities, Methods and Procedures for Depositing Waste Materials (“Official Journal of RM”, No.56/00) sets out the conditions for selecting both temporary and permanent storage sites of waste containing hazardous material.

Economic instruments/ initiativesEconomic instruments were initiated in Environmental Policy Act (1993), as well as in republics (Serbia and Montenegro) laws on environmental protection. According to the Law on Environmental Protection (2004) the Environmental Fund is established.

Measures taken by industries/waste generatorsOur country produces relatively large quantities of different types of waste, which, in view of their quantity or properties, are a threat to the environment. Major generators of hazardous wastes are the chemical, oil, petrochemical, metal, paper, leather and textile and transport industries. Minor generators include car, repair shops, surface metal working shops, dry cleaners, etc. Many wastes have a high content of non-degradable products and chemicals that pollute the environment. Processing technologies are inadequately developed or elaborated.

Pressure of staying on international market has forced the raise of the environmental and service standards within industries and municipalities, as well as has increased waste management through promotion of transfers of environmental technologies and cleaner production.

However, currently most of the industries/waste generators are dealing with after war clean-up activities, rather than with measures leading to pollution prevention.

OthersEnvironmental security, in particular, characterization, safe removal and permanent storing of all categories wastes resulting from war activities is a difficult and expensive process.


The measures taken for reduction of the amount of hazardous wastes and other wastes subject to the transboundary movement are same as the measures taken for reduction and/or elimination of hazardous waste generation.


Disposal facilitiesThere are no approved and licensed facilities. Currently available legal options are temporary storage and exporting of hazardous wastes in accordance with the provisions of the Basel Convention.

Recovery/recycling/re-use facilitiesInformation is not available.


No agreements.


- Ministry for Science and Environmental Protection , Serbia- Ministry of Environment and Physical Planning of Montenegro- City Public Health Institute, 29. novembra 54a,11000 Belgrade- Institute for nuclear and other mineral raw materials – ITNMS, Frans

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Seychelles





Assistant Director (Pollution Control)Division of EnvironmentMinistry of Environment, Economic Planning and External RelationsP.O. Box 445, VictoriaSeychellesTelephone: (248) 22 46 44, ext. 50Telefax: (248) 22 45 00E-Mail: [email protected]:

National Definition

National definition of waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Seychelles.

According to the Environment Protection Act 1994, "wastes" means garbage, refuse, sludges, construction debris and other discarded substances resulting from industrial and commercial operations or from domestic, individual and community activity.

National definition of hazardous waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Seychelles.

According to the Environment Protection Act 1994, "hazardous waste" is defined as waste which is poisonous, corrosive, irritant, noxious, explosive, inflammable, toxic or harmful to the environment.

Locally there is a need to amend as and when the Act is reviewed, the above definitions such that they are in line with the Basel Convention.

Seychelles regulates/controls additional wastes as hazardous that are not included in Art. 1 (1)a of the Basel Convention and would be controlled for the purpose of transboundary movements pursuant to Art. 1 (1)b. Internally there are certain wastes such as phytosanitary wastes for certain plant diseases that require strict control over their movement. If

these are shipped across frontiers they shall be subject to controls similar to that applied under the Convention.

In Seychelles there are no wastes other than those pursuant to Art. 1 (1)a and/or Art. 1 (1)b of the Basel Convention that require special consideration when subjected to transboundary movement.


Amendment to the Basel ConventionThe amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1) has not been implemented in Seychelles.

Restrictions on export for final disposal and for recoverySeychelles has no restrictions on the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery.

Seychelles does not restrict the outward movement of waste to specialised (D and R facilities) disposal facilities, provided that the movement of waste is done with the proper formalities and also with the prior consent of the receiving country.

Restrictions on import for final disposal and for recoverySeychelles restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery.

Environment Protection Act 1994 Section 12(7): No person shall import any hazardous waste into Seychelles. The EPA effectively bans the importation of hazardous waste into the country and prescribes set procedures for movement of wastes.


The ban is complete and unconditional.

Restrictions on transitSeychelles restricts the transit of hazardous wastes and other wastes.

EPA 1994 12(8)(a). No person shall transport hazardous waste within or through Seychelles without an authorization from the agency.

The restriction covers all countries and regions

Authorization must be obtained from the Agency (Solid Waste and Cleaning Agency established under the Act) but presently the Competent Authority, the Ministry (Min of Env) itself is doing it.


National strategies/policiesGovernment invested heavily in solid waste management throughout the nineties, especially as part of the implementation of the Environment Management Plan 1990 – 2000. There are now four major landfills in operation, two of which are fully engineered landfills. Hazardous waste management is addressed as part of the overall plan for waste management on the islands (Solid Waste Master Plan), especially since most hazardous is produced in small volumes. There are collection systems for waste oil, scrap metal, lead acid batteries and pesticide containers, and also sorting out of the organic fraction of municipal waste for composting. These are mostly eliminated through export, and in the case of pesticide containers, through recycling. The following additions to the locally available facilities are being explored: incinerator, larger storage facilities for oil and Kraft paper recycling plant.

The generation of waste is addressed through a ‘reduce, reuse, and recycle policy’. Waste reduction initiatives can be done through the environmental assessment process under the Environment Protection Act. The potential for waste generation, waste reduction, and recycling are three criteria that are used to assess large projects or initiatives. The ministry also regularly engages different sectors of the economy in waste reduction efforts, for example, reduction of throwaway of soft drinks and mineral water bottles, reduction of construction waste reaching the landfill, reduction of pesticide waste through proper stock management etc.

The generation of waste at the household level is addressed through educational programs and in some instances through house-to-house campaigns. A varied set of activities is organized throughout the year by this ministry and the agency responsible for waste. Educational/sensitisation programs are carried out in schools, and TV, radio and newspaper items (of which a large part has to do with the generation of waste) are released on a weekly basis. There are also annual events such as the Cleanup the World Campaign, Environment Week, and Recycle fair.

In addition, certain products, such as asbestos roofing sheets and POPs pesticides are not allowed in Seychelles, thus the problem with their elimination or treatment does not exist. With regards to avoidance, importers and consumers (also through NGOs) are being continuously encouraged to opt for less dangerous products.

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesEnvironment Protection Act, 1994: at section 12 establishes the agency responsible for waste and defines its functions, and at section 13 onwards establishes other obligations for waste minimization by the authority.

Pesticides Act 1996.Seychelles Bureau of Standards guidelines on the storage and handling of dangerous products.

Economic instruments/ initiativesThere are presently few economic initiatives to encourage waste minimization.

The legal instruments of licensing, environmental authorizations and Public Health are frequently used to force persons to comply with the requirements.

The company that exports scrap metal is being encouraged to collect and export all scrap at no cost.

Measures taken by industries/waste generatorsThe Public Utilities Corporation has invested in a waste oil incinerator at the central electricity generating plant.

On smaller islands that are not connected with the main waste collection system, owners and managers continue to invest in waste separation, minimization of incoming products, waste transfer, incineration and/or composting.


Measures taken by industries/waste generatorsIntroduction of incineration plant for waste lubricating oil and energy recovery at the Victoria C power station on the island of Mahe.


Disposal facilities- Ministry of Health, Mont Fleuri, Mahe; For incineration on land of

medical waste; D10- Public Utilities Corporation power station; For incineration of waste

lubricating oil from the generator; D10

Waste collection, treatment and disposal have been subcontracted out to STAR Seychelles, an affiliate of the regional company SITA. Its contract includes waste collection and management of two landfill sites on the three largest islands collection and treatment of waste oil.Revised solid waste master plan.



No agreements.


- Ministry of Environment- Ministry of Health- Custom Authority- Seychelles Bureau of Standards- Star (Seychelles) Limited



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Singapore




Head, Pollution Control DepartmentNational Environment Agency12th Storey, Environment Building40 Scotts RoadSingapore 228231SingaporeTelephone: (65) 67 31 96 54Telefax: (65) 68 36 22 94E-Mail: [email protected]: http://www.nea.gov.sg

Head, International Environment and Policy DepartmentMinistry of the Environment11th Storey, Environment Building40 Scotts RoadSingapore 228231SingaporeTelephone: (656) 732 77 33Telefax: (656) 738 44 68E-Mail: [email protected]:

National Definition

National definition of waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Singapore.

"Waste" means a substance or object that is proposed to be disposed of; or required by any written law to be disposed of.

National definition of hazardous waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Singapore.

"Hazardous waste" means waste controlled as hazardous waste under the Basel Convention and include wastes listed in Annex VIII (List A) and exclude wastes listed in Annex IX (List B).


In Singapore there are no wastes other than those pursuant to Art. 1 (1)a and/or Art. 1 (1)b of the Basel Convention that require special consideration when subjected to transboundary movement.


Amendment to the Basel ConventionThe amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1) has not been implemented in Singapore.

Restrictions on export for final disposal and for recoverySingapore restricts the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery.

The Hazardous Waste (Control of Export, Import or Transit) Act (HWA) which entered into force in May 1998.

The exporter needs to obtain a Basel export permit from Pollution Control Department prior to the export.

Restrictions on import for final disposal and for recoverySingapore restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery.

The Hazardous Waste (Control of Export, Import or Transit) Act (HWA) which entered into force in May 1998.

Singapore does not allow the import of hazardous wastes for final disposal.

The import of hazardous wastes for recovery is granted on a case-by-case basis. The importer needs to obtain a Basel import permit from Pollution Control Department prior to the import.

Restrictions on transitSingapore restricts the transit of hazardous wastes and other wastes.

The Hazardous Waste (Control of Export, Import or Transit) Act (HWA) entered into force in May 1998.

The Pollution Control Department requires the exporter to appoint a cargo/shipping agent in Singapore to obtain a Basel transit permit prior to the transit of hazardous wastes through Singapore.


National strategies/policiesAvoid/reduce generation of hazardous wastes;Use less hazardous chemicals;andUse clean technology and recycle/re-use toxic industrial wastes where appropriate.

National Recycling Programme (NRP) for households was launched in April 2001 to increase recycling rate for household wastes.

An interagency task force led by the Economic Development Board was formed in May 2001 to draw up the framework and action plans to

develop Singapore into a Centre of Excellence for waste recycling in the region in 10 years’ time. The task force recommended a framework comprising the following four strategic thrusts:To create a pro-environment culture both in the corporate world and in the community;To develop an effective supporting infrastructure to help nurture the waste recycling industry;To build a strong foundation for technology development and innovative application of technologies; andTo create a vibrant waste management industry.

(http://www.nea.gov.sg/cms/pcd/EPDAnnualReport.pdf)

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesPrior to Singapore’s notification to the Basel Convention, the Pollution Control Department applied the Environmental Public Health (Toxic Industrial Waste) Regulations to regulate the export, import and transit of hazardous wastes.

In November 1997, Singapore enacted the Hazardous Waste (Control of Export, Import and Transit) Act (HWA) and its regulations that came into operation on 16 March 1998. The Act and its regulations enable Singapore to fulfill the obligations of the Basel Convention. Under the Act and its regulations, a permit is required for the export, import and transit of hazardous wastes scheduled under the Basel Convention.

Economic instruments/ initiativesPrivate companies can apply to Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A *STAR) for research funding on reduction of hazardous waste generation or recycling of hazardous wastes.

The National Environment Agency (NEA) has continued to provide a $20 million Innovation for Environmental Sustainability (IES) Fund in 2002. Through this fund, NEA will provide seed funding for innovative projects undertaken by the industry and in the community that will help Singapore attain its goals of environmental sustainability. Companies could seek assistance in the development and test bedding of promising and innovative technologies on waste recycling.

(http://app.nea.gov.sg/cms/htdocs/category_sub.asp?cid=42)

Measures taken by industries/waste generatorsCleaner production; and waste minimization/reduction/recycling/ recovery programs.

The Waste Management and Recycling Association of Singapore (WMRAS) was established on 8 August 2001. Members of the association include companies in the waste management and recycling industry. WMRAS serves as a platform for the waste recycling companies to pool their resources, to collaborate and to work together to

upgrade and raise the professionalism of the waste management and recycling industry.(http://www.nea.gov.sg/cms/pcd/EPDAnnualReport.pdf)


National strategies/policiesIn addition to the strategies/policies stated in question 5 of this questionnaire:PCD screens new industries to allow setting up of only those industries which can treat hazardous wastes locally;Export of hazardous wastes will be allowed for recovery if there are no waste treatment facilities available locally; andExport of hazardous wastes will not be allowed for disposal if there are disposal facilities available locally.

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesEnvironmental Pollution Control Act; and the Code of Practice on Pollution Control.

Economic instruments/ initiativesWaste reduction/recycling/recovery programs.

Measures taken by industries/waste generatorsCleaner production; and waste minimization/reduction/recycling/recovery programs.

The Waste Management and Recycling Association of Singapore (WMRAS) was established on 8 August 2001. Members of the association include companies in the waste management and recycling industry. WMRAS serves as a platform for the waste recycling companies to pool their resources, to collaborate and to work together to upgrade and raise the professionalism of the waste management and recycling industry.

(http://www.nea.gov.sg/cms/pcd/EPDAnnualReport.pdf)


Disposal facilities- Pulau Semakau Landfill; Secured sanitary landfill; D1- Sembcorp Environmental Management Pte Ltd; Incineration plant

for biohazardous wastes; D10- Sembsita Pte Ltd; Incineration plant for biohazardous wastes; D10- SUT Seraya Pte Ltd; Waste treatment facility for chemical wastes,

physical-chemical treatment, sludge treatment, incineration, etc; D9, D10

- ECO Special Waste Management (SWM) Pte Ltd; Waste treatment and recovery facilities for chemical wastes, sludge and spent solvents, etc.; D9, D10

Toxic waste treatment companies are privately operated and licensed by PCD.A complete list may be obtained from the following website:

http://www.nea.gov.sg/cms/pcd/tiwcollectors.pdf

Recovery/recycling/re-use facilities- ECO Special Waste Management (SWM) Pte Ltd; Waste treatment

and recovery facilities for chemical wastes, sludge and spent solvents, etc.; R2

- Purechem Onyx Pte Ltd; Waste treatment and recovery facilities for chemical wastes, sludge and spent solvents, etc.; R2

- Technochem Pte Ltd; Waste treatment and recovery facilities for chemical wastes, sludge and spent solvents, etc.; R2

- Chem-Solv Technologies Pte Ltd; Waste treatment and recovery facilities for chemical wastes, sludge and spent solvents, etc.; R2

- Cramoil Trading Co.; Waste treatment and recovery facilities for chemical wastes, sludge and spent solvents, etc.; R2

Toxic waste treatment companies are privately operated and licensed by PCD.A number of privately operated toxic waste treatment companies are licensed by PCD for treatment, recovery, reprocessing, recycling and disposal of hazardous industrial wastes (D9, D10 and R2, R4, R6, R9 operations).

A complete list may be obtained from the following website: http://www.nea.gov.sg/cms/pcd/tiwcollectors.pdf


No agreements.


- Singapore Environment Institute (SEI) (National Environment Agency). http://www.nea.gov.sg/cms/sei/index.html

- National University of Singapore (NUS) http://www.nus.edu.sg- Nanyang Technological University (NTU) http://www.ntu.edu.sg- Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) http://www.scdf.gov.sg



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http://www.nea.gov.sg/cms/pcd/tiwcollectors.pdf



Slovakia

Status of Ratifications:Party to the Basel Convention: 28.05.1993 (d)Amendment to the Basel Convention: 11.09.1998 (A)Basel protocol on Liability and Compensation: -



Ministry of the EnvironmentWaste Management Departmentnám L. Štúra 1812 35 BratislavaSlovak RepublicTelephone: (421 27) 59 56 11 11Telefax: (421 27) 59 56 20 31E-Mail: [email protected]: www.enviro.gov.sk

Slovak Environmental Agency (SEA)Centre of Waste and Environmental ManagementHanulova 5/D844 40 BratislavaSlovak RepublicTelephone: (421 27) 64 36 99 24Telefax: (421 27) 64 28 26 83E-Mail: [email protected]: www.sazp.sk

National Definition

National definition of waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Slovakia. According to a new Act No. 223/2001 Coll. of Laws on Waste and on Amendment of Certain Acts, a waste shall mean a movable thing specified in Annex 1, which the holder discards, or wishes to discard, or is obliged to discard pursuant to the Act or special regulations (For instance, the Act of the National Council of the Slovak Republic No. 272/1994 Coll. of Laws on Human Health Protection, as amended, § 43 of the Act No. 140/1998 Coll. of Laws on Medicaments and Medical Aids, on Modification of the Act No. 455/1991 Coll. on Trade Licensing (Trade Licensing Act), as amended, and on Modification and Amendment of the Act of the National Council of the Slovak Republic No. 220/1196 Coll. of Laws on Advertisement, as amended by the Act No. 119/2000 Coll. of Laws, Regulation of the Ministry of Health of the Slovak Republic No. 12/2000 Coll. of Laws on Requirements for the Provision of Radiation Protection).

According to the Annex 1 to Act No. 223/2001 Coll. of Laws, the wastes are:Production or consumption wastes not otherwise specified below; Off-specification products; Products whose date for appropriate use has expired;Materials spilled, lost or having undergone other mishap, including any

materials, equipment, etc., contaminated as a result of the mishap; Materials soiled or contaminated as a result of planned actions (e.g. waste from cleaning operations, packing materials, containers); Unusable parts (e.g. rejected batteries, exhausted catalysts); Substances which no longer perform satisfactorily (e.g. contaminated acids, contaminated solvents, exhausted tempering salts); Residues of industrial processes (e.g. slags, still bottoms); Residues from pollution abatement processes (e.g. scrubber sludges, baghouse dusts, spent filters); Machining/finishing residues (e.g. lathe turnings, mill scales); Residues from raw materials extraction and processing (e.g. mining residues, oil fieldslops); Adulterated materials (e.g. oils contaminated with PCBs); Any materials, substances or products whose use has been banned by law; Products for which the holder has no further use (e.g. agricultural, household, office, commercial and shop discards); Contaminated materials, substances or products resulting from remedial action with respect to land; and Any materials, substances or products which are not contained in the above categories.

The Decree No. 284/2001 Coll. of Laws on Waste Catalogue defines two categories of wastes: a) non-hazardous, b) hazardous.

National definition of hazardous waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Slovakia. According to the Act No. 223/2001Coll. of Laws on waste and on amendment of certain acts as amended - hazardous waste shall mean waste featuring one or several hazardous characteristics listed in Annex 4 – Hazardous characteristics of wastes (H codes). The Annex 4 is equal to the Annex 3 of the EU Directive 91/689/EEC.The Decree No 284/2001 Coll. of Laws enacting Waste Catalogue as amended by subsequent regulations harmonized with European Waste Catalogue distinguishes two waste categories: - non-hazardous; - hazardous. The annex 2 of this Decree refers to the Basel Convention list of hazardous waste characteristics (H codes). Hazardous wastes are considered wastes:a) Listed in Annex VIII to the Basel Convention; b) Designated as hazardous in the Waste Catalogue;c) Included in the Amber List of Wastes, or included in the Red List of Wastes; andd) Listed in Annex IX to the Basel Convention and containing substances listed in Annex I to the Basel Convention within a scope causing the occurrence of dangerous properties listed in Annex III to the Basel Convention.The annex I of the Basel Convention is used for identification of hazardous wastes in the reporting.

Slovakia regulates/controls additional wastes as hazardous that are not included in Art. 1 (1)a of the Basel Convention and would be controlled for the purpose of transboundary movements pursuant to Art. 1 (1)b. The national Waste Catalogue covers all types of hazardous waste listed

in the European Waste Catalogue. There are marked with the letter “N”. A waste codes ending with two digits “99” (wastes not otherwise specified) have no category. Waste holders classify their waste and eliminate unjustified waste classification into the category non-hazardous in the case, when the composition of the waste is adequately defined and based on its composition it is possible to classify this waste explicitly as hazardous one. According to the first digits of the waste code a source of generation can be identified and than to address the waste a relevant code listed in Annexes I, II, and VIII. In some cases it is not easy to address relevant Y code to a specific code considering the range of Y codes listed in the Annex 1. On the other hand sometimes it is possible to address one or more Y codes according to the Annex 1 of the Basel Convention to one code of hazardous waste listed in the EU-waste list.


In Slovakia there are no wastes other than those pursuant to Art. 1 (1)a and/or Art. 1 (1)b of the Basel Convention that require special consideration when subjected to transboundary movement.


Amendment to the Basel ConventionThe amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1) has been implemented in Slovakia.

Restrictions on export for final disposalSlovakia restricts the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal.

The following shall be forbidden:Export of wastes destined for final disposal except for export to states that are members of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development and also are parties to the Basel Convention , (Notification of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Slovak Republic No. 60/1995 Coll. of Laws on the Accession of the Slovak Republic to the Basel Convention on Control of Traffic of Hazardous Wastes across State Borders and Their Disposal.Notification of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Slovak Republic No. 132/2000 Coll. of Laws on the Adoption of Modifications Contained in Annex I and the Adoption of Two New Annexes VIII and IX of the Basel Convention on Control of Traffic of Hazardous Wastes across State Borders and Their Disposal), unless an international agreement, by which the Slovak Republic is bound, stipulates otherwise. This exception shall not apply where a waste disposal installation is located in the Slovak Republic with a sufficient capacity and with a comparable level of technology (Act No. 223/2001 Coll. of Laws § 23, paragraph 4, letter b). For the purpose of exports under paragraph 4

letter c), hazardous wastes shall be considered wastea) Listed in Annex VIII to the Basel Conventionb) Designated hazardous in the Waste Cataloguec) Included in the Amber List of Wastes, with their code indications starting with the letter A, or included in the Red List of Wastesd) Listed in Annex IX to the Basel Convention and containing substances listed in Annex I to the Basel Convention within a scope causing the occurrence of dangerous properties listed in Annex III to the Basel Convention.Objections to the waste export destinated for final disposal listed on Amber/Red List may be raised where:a) an export of waste is not compliant with the generally binding regulations for environmental protection, public order, public safety or the human health protection b) an applicant for a transboundary waste shipment or the waste consignee effected illegal transboundary waste shipments in the past (§ 38)c) a waste consignment is contradictory to the obligations resulting from international agreements by which the Slovak Republic is boundd) an export of waste is not compliant with the objectives of the Waste Management Programme of the Slovak Republice) a principle of self-sufficiency may be applied on the national levelf) a waste disposal installation must dispose of waste originating in a closer territory and the competent authority of destination has informed about its preference to dispose of that waste.

Annex IV A of the Basel Convention is equal to Annex III of the national Act No. 223/2001.

Restrictions on export for recoverySlovakia restricts the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery.

The following shall be forbidden:Export of hazardous wastes destined for recovery except for export to member states of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (Act No. 223/2001 Coll. of Law § 23, paragraph 4, letter c) entered into force since 1 July, 2001).The same objections may be raised in case of export destined for recovery (waste listed in Amber/Red List or wastes not included in any lists of wastes) as they are mentioned in case of import destined for recovery.

The main priority is - waste recovery on the territory of the Slovak Republic. In case of free treatment capacities permits of export are not issued. The waste generated in Slovakia destined for recovery has to be preferentially recovered in Slovakia if any recovery facility exists and meets criteria of the best available technology (BAT) - the Act of MoE No. 529/2002 Coll. of Laws on packages, part II (3).

Restrictions on import for final disposalSlovakia restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal.

The following shall be forbidden: Import of wastes destined for final disposal, except for import of wastes generated in outward processing (§ 157 of the Act of the National Council of the Slovak Republic No. 180/1996 Coll. of Laws), the subject of processing being waste.

Restrictions on import for recoverySlovakia restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery.

The following shall be forbidden:Import of wastes destined for incineration including their exploitation as a fuel or for energy recovery in a way different than under item R1 of Annex 2 of the Act No. 223/2001, except the import of waste, that is raising during a special treatment procedure, so the subject of processing being waste and except the import of waste destined for recovery from member countries; if the import is realized after 31 December, 2006 these exception will be applied only in cases if recovery runs in the authorized facility operating under a special regulation (§ 5 of the Act No. 245/2003 Coll of Laws on integrated prevention and control of pollution of the environment as changed and amended some acts). Annex 2 – Methods of waste recovery R1 Use principally as a fuel or other means to generate energy R2 Solvent reclamation/regeneration R3 Recycling/reclamation of organic substances which are not used as solvents (including composting and other biological transformation processes)R4 Recycling/reclamation of metals and metal compounds R5 Recycling/reclamation of other inorganic materials R6 Regeneration of acids or bases R7 Recovery of components used for pollution abatementR8 Recovery of components from catalysts R9 Oil re-refining or other re-uses of oil R10 Spreading on land resulting in benefit to agriculture or ecological improvementR11 Use of wastes obtained from any of the operations numbered R1 - R10 R12 Exchange of wastes for submission to any of the operations numbered R1 - R11 R13 Storage of materials intended for submission to any operations numbered R1 R12 (excluding temporary storage, pending collection, on the site where it is produced.) Objections to the waste import destined for recovery listed on Amber List may be raised where:a) import is not compliant with the objectives of the Waste Management Programme of the Slovak Republic;

b) import is not compliant with the generally binding regulations for environmental protection, public order, public safety or protection of human health;c) a notifier or the waste consignee effected illegal transboundary waste shipments in the past (§ 38);d) a waste consignment is contradictory to the obligations resulting from international agreements by which the Slovak Republic is bound; ande) a ratio of the recoverable and irrecoverable waste parts, the estimated value of material to be finally recovered or a ratio of recovery costs to the costs of disposal of the irrecoverable part is economically or from the perspective of the environmental protection not sound.

The procedure applicable to wastes included in the Amber List of Wastes shall apply to wastes appearing on the Red List of Wastes and to wastes not included in any list of wastes; a trans-boundary waste shipment may however commence only after the delivery of a written permit by the competent authorities concerned.

Restrictions on transitSlovakia restricts the transit of hazardous wastes and other wastes.

In transit of waste destined for recovery included in the Green List across the Slovak Republic to a non-member state of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development or to a state in which that waste is not included in the Green List of Wastes, the procedure applicable to the transit of waste included in the Amber List of Wastes shall be applied. (Act No. 223/2001 Coll. of Law § 36, paragraph 6 entered into force since 1 July, 2001).

For the purpose of control, check and record of imports, exports and transit, the waste destined for recovery is included in the Green list, Amber list and Red list of wastes according to the national Decree No. 234/2001 Coll. of Laws. Following objections may be raised in case of transit of wastes destined for recovery in special case:a) a shipment of waste fails to comply with generally binding regulations for protection of the environment, public order, public safety or protection of human health;b) a notifier or the waste consignee has effected illegal trans-boundary waste shipments in the past (§ 38); andc) a waste consignment is contradictory to obligations resulting from international agreements by which the Slovak Republic is bound.

A transit of wastes through the Slovak Republic is allowed only with a permit of the relevant state authority of the Slovak Republic. There are applied the Green list, Amber list and Red list of wastes according to the national Decree No. 234/2001 Coll. of Laws.

Reduction and/or Elimination of

National strategies/policiesTaking into account new waste management legislation valid since 1 July, 2001, after Act No. 223/2001 on wastes and amendment of certain

Hazardous Waste Generation

acts has entered into force and taking into account deep changes in waste management a new Waste Management Programme of the Slovak Republic until 2005 was prepared instead of WMP until 2000.According to the new Act of waste the purpose of waste management is:- to prevent and reduce waste generation by:1) development of technologies saving natural resources;2) production of products which, as well as final products, increases the amount of waste in a minimal possible way and reduces environment pollution in a maximal possible way; and3) development of suitable methods of disposal of hazardous substances found in waste dedicated to disposal.- to recover waste by recycling, reusing or by other processes allowing to gain secondary raw materials if prevention of waste generation is not feasible to achieve;- to use waste as a source of energy if material recovery is not feasible to achieve; and- to dispose of waste in environmentally sound manner and not endangering human health.

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesCurrent legal status is covered by following regulations:- Act of the National Council of SR No. 223/2001 Coll. of Laws on Waste and on Amendment of Certain Acts as amended Act No. 553/2001 Coll. of Laws; Act No. 96/2002 Coll. of Laws; Act No. 261/2002 Coll. of Laws; Act No. 393/2002 Coll. of Laws; Act No. 529/2002 Coll. of Laws; Act No. 188/2003 Coll. of Laws; Act No. 245/2003 Coll. of Laws and Act No. 525/2003 Coll. of Laws;- Decree of MoE SR No. 283/2001 on Implementing Certain Provisions of the Act on Wastes as amended Decree of MoE SR No. 509/2002 Coll. of Laws;- Decree of MoE SR No. 284/2001 Coll. of Laws on Waste Catalogue as amended Decree of MoE SR No. 409/2002 Coll. of Laws; - Decree of MoE SR No. 234/2001 Coll. of Laws on Waste Classification according to Green, Amber and Red Lists of Wastes and on Standard Documents for Waste Transport as amended Decree of MoE SR No. 410/2002 Coll. of Laws; Decree of MoE SR No. 227/2003 Coll. of Laws;- Decree of MoE SR No. 273/2001 Coll. of Laws on Authorisation, Providing the Expertise in Waste Management, the Appointment of Persons Authorised to Issue the Expertise and Examinations of Professional Skills of those Persons as amended Decree of MoE SR No. 399/2002 Coll. of Laws; - Act of the National Council of SR No. 327/1996 Coll. of Laws on fees for waste landfilling as amended Act No. 553/2001 Coll. of Laws;- Waste Management Programme (WMF) of the Slovak Republic until 2005; - Act of the National Council of SR No. 529/2002 Coll. of Laws on Packages and on Change and Amendment of Certain Acts;- Decree of MoE SR No. 5/2003 Coll. of Laws on Implementing Certain Provisions of the Act on Packages as amended Decree of MoE SR No.

577/2003 Coll. of Laws;- Decree of MoE SR No. 25/2003 Coll. of Laws on specifications of processing of end-of life vehicles;- Decree of MoE SR No. 516/2001 Coll. of Laws on tariffs for calculation of financial contribution to the Recycling Fund as amended Decree of MoE SR No. 337/2002 Coll. of Laws; Decree of MoE SR No. 733/2002 Coll. of Laws;- Notification of the MoE SR No. 75/2002 Coll. of Laws on issuing the Decree No. 1/2002 which establishes the unified methods for analytical control of wastes; - Government Order of the SR No. 22/2003 Coll. of Laws on determining limits for waste recovery range of packaging and for range of their recycling related to the total amount of waste packaging;- A Communication of Ministry of Foreign Affairs No. 132/2000 Col. on a change in Annex 1 and on adoption of two new Annexes No. VIII and IX to the Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal was issued;

Economic instruments/ initiatives- A fee for landfilling of wastes;- An economical support of installation of new technologies by European Union via Cohesive Fund; - Fees paid to Recycling Fund will be used for recovery of waste; - Local fees paid to the municipalities for collection, transport and disposal of municipal waste and construction waste (generators of municipal waste pay local fees);- Financial guarantee covering the costs of re-import and disposal, in case when transboundary movement cannot be completed.

Measures taken by industries/waste generatorsAccording to the WMP of the SR until 2005 the most important technological and production measures allowing to achieve the prevention of waste generation are:- implementation of BATNEEC in production;- implementation of BATNEEC in infrastructure of the waste management;- implementation of EMS/EMAS;- introduction of gas fuel into both the municipal and production spheres;- reduction of the fossil fuels use; and- exploitation of alternative energy sources (e.g. geothermal water).

Implementation of BATNEEC in waste management belongs to basic principles of the waste management strategy, that can significantly prevent waste generation in production as well as in waste processing in the future. Besides the quantitative indicators, also the positive influence on waste characteristics is the goal of the implementation of BATNEEC in order to minimize the risk of negative impacts on the environment and human health.


National strategies/policiesBased on WMP of the SR until 2005 - the guiding part - the priority is in the development plans of an effective system of separate collection, sorting facilities and facilities for recovery of hazardous waste and waste divided to commodities according Art. 5 of the Decree of MoE SR No 283/2001Coll. of Laws on implementing certain provisions of the act on wastes. There are following commodities: used batteries and accumulators; waste oils; used tyres; wastes from multilayer and combined materials; electronic scrap; waste polyethylenterephtalate; waste polyethylene; waste polypropylene; waste polystyrene; waste polyvinylchloride; waste from fluorescent tubes containing mercury; waste paper; waste glass; end-of-life vehicles; and bio-degradable waste.

Separate collection of waste of required quality and quantity is the fundamental condition for waste recovery. Intensification of the separate collection is expected in some regions.

Completion of the technical infrastructure requires:- to build new centres for waste collection;- to establish sorting facilities; and- to introduce special sorting lines.

Their number and localities will be controlled by the principles of proximity and self-sufficiency.

Sufficient recovery capacities are available in Slovakia to recover waste paper, waste glass, iron scrap, waste lead accumulators and waste oils if they are collected separately in sufficient quantities.

In case of waste from tubes containing mercury is a need to complete collection and transportation system, and also complete a plant for recovery of this waste with sufficient capacity.

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesCurrent legal status is covered by following regulations:- Act of the National Council of SR No. 223/2001 Coll. of Laws on Waste and on Amendment of Certain Acts as amended Act No. 553/2001 Coll. of Laws; Act No. 96/2002 Coll. of Laws; Act No. 261/2002 Coll. of Laws; Act No. 393/2002 Coll. of Laws; Act No. 529/2002 Coll. of Laws; Act No. 188/2003 Coll. of Laws; Act No. 245/2003 Coll. of Laws and Act No. 525/2003 Coll. of Laws;- Decree of MoE SR No. 283/2001 on Implementing Certain Provisions of the Act on Wastes as amended Decree of MoE SR No. 509/2002 Coll. of Laws; - Decree of MoE SR No. 284/2001 Coll. of Laws on Waste Catalogue as amended Decree of MoE SR No. 409/2002 Coll. of Laws;- Decree of MoE SR No. 234/2001 Coll. of Laws on Waste Classification according to Green, Amber and Red Lists of Wastes and on Standard Documents for Waste Transport as amended Decree of

MoE SR No. 410/2002 Coll. of Laws; Decree of MoE SR No. 227/2003 Coll. of Laws;- Decree of MoE SR No. 273/2001 Coll. of Laws on Authorisation, Providing the Expertise in Waste Management, the Appointment of Persons Authorised to Issue the Expertise and Examinations of Professional Skills of those Persons as amended Decree of MoE SR No. 399/2002 Coll. of Laws; - Act of the National Council of SR No. 327/1996 Coll. of Laws on fees for waste landfilling as amended Act No. 553/2001 Coll. of Laws;- Waste Management Programme (WMF) of the Slovak Republic until 2005; - Act of the National Council of SR No. 529/2002 Coll. of Laws on Packages and on Change and Amendment of Certain Acts;- Decree of MoE SR No. 5/2003 Coll. of Laws on Implementing Certain Provisions of the Act on Packages;- Decree of MoE SR No. 25/2003 Coll. of Laws on specifications of processing of end-of life vehicles;- Decree of MoE SR No. 516/2001 Coll. of Laws on tariffs for calculation of financial contribution to the Recycling Fund as amended Decree of MoE SR No. 337/2002 Coll. of Laws; Decree of MoE SR No. 733/2002 Coll. of Laws;- Notification of the MoE SR No. 75/2002 Coll. of Laws on issuing the Decree No. 1/2002 which establishes the unified methods for analytical control of wastes;- Government Order of the SR No. 22/2003 Coll. of Laws on determining limits for waste recovery range of packaging and for range of their recycling related to the total amount of waste packaging;- A Communication of Ministry of Foreign Affairs No. 132/2000 Col. on a change in Annex 1 and on adoption of two new Annexes No. VIII and IX to the Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal was issued.

Economic instruments/ initiatives- A fee for landfilling of wastes;- An economical support of installation of new technologies by European Union support via Cohesive Fund; - Fees paid to Recycling Fund will be used for recovery of waste;- Local fees paid to the municipalities for collection, transport and disposal of municipal waste and construction waste (generators of municipal waste pay local fees);- Financial guarantee covering the costs of re-import and disposal, in case when transboundary movement cannot be completed.

Measures taken by industries/waste generatorsCertain hazardous wastes are managed only by authorised persons. Authorisation means granting consent to an entrepreneur to perform following operations: a) handle spent batteries and accumulators, b) handle waste oils, c) collect and process end-of life vehicles. Above mentioned operations – under conditions laid down by the Act No. 223/2001 Coll of Law – may only be performed by an entrepreneur

authorised by the Ministry, unless stipulated otherwise by this Act. The Ministry may grant authorization for each operation individually or for several operations jointly

- Establishment of new technologies – a cleaner production;- Implementation of cleaner production projects;- EMS/EMAS implementation.


Disposal facilities- 161 landfill sites (hazardous, non-hazardous, inert waste); D5; D1- 41 incineration plants (hazardous, non-hazardous, hospital waste);

D10- 2 incineration plants for municipal waste; D10- 3 co-incineration plants; D10

Internal working documents of the SEA – landfill sites, incineration plants.Recovery/recycling/re-use facilities- Detox s.r.o. Banska Bystrica; Regeneration of organic solvents; R2- Mach Trade s.r.o. Sered; Treatment of lead-acid batteries (recovery

of lead); R4- Epsol s.r.o. Bratislava; Regeneration of organic solvents; R2- Konzeko s.r.o. Levoca; Regeneration of waste oils; R9- Chemolak a.s. Smolenice; Regeneration of organic solvents; R2

Recovery facilities - database (SEA, CWEM Bratislava)www.enviro.gov.sk


No agreements.


- Ministry of Environment of the Slovak Republic, Nam. L.Stura 1, Bratislava

- SEA, Centre of Waste and Environmental Management Bratislava, Hanulova 5/D, Bratislava

- Basel Convention Regional Centre Bratislava, Klobucnicka 7, Bratislava

- Slovak Technical University, Bratislava- Slovak Inspectorate of Environment, Karloveska 2, Bratislava



tons)

Generation


1,160,239

Amount of hazardous wastes generated under Art. 1(1)b of BC 98,332 1)

Total amount of hazardous wastes generated 1,258,571Amount of other wastes generated (Annex II: Y46-Y47) 1,599,377 2)



1) Y47 is included in the total amount.2) Figures refers to Y46.National Waste Catalogue harmonized with European Waste Catalogue was used for reporting.



Slovenia




Environmental AgencyMinistry of the Environment, Spatial Planning and Energy, Vojkova 1B1000 LjubljanaSloveniaTelephone: (386 1) 478 45 35 or 478 45 21Telefax: (386 1) 478 40 51E-Mail: [email protected] or [email protected]:

Environmental AgencyMinistry of the Environment, Spatial Planning and Energy, Vojkova 1B1000 LjubljanaSloveniaTelephone: (386 1) 478 45 35 or 478 45 21Telefax: (386 1) 478 40 51E-Mail: [email protected] or [email protected]:

National Definition

National definition of waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Slovenia. According to Rules on Waste Management (1998) as amended definition of waste is: Waste shall be deemed to be all substances or items which are classified under any of the groups of waste specified in Annex 1A (list of groups of wastes which is in line with Categories of wastes from Annex I to Council Directive 75/442/EEC on waste) to these Rules and whose owner disposes them of, intend to dispose of or must dispose of them. Classification list of wastes (hereinafter: list of groups in line with the list of wastes established pursuant to Article 1(a) of Council Directive 75/442/EEC on waste and Article 1(4) of Council Directive 91/689/EEC on hazardous waste) is determined in Annex 1 to these Rules which is an integral part of this Rules.Definition is in line with EU Waste Framework Directive - Council Directive 75/442/EEC on waste as amended. With regard to transboundary movements of wastes applies European Council Regulation 259/93/EEC.

National definition of hazardous waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Slovenia. According to Rules on Waste Management (1998) as amended definition of hazardous waste is: Hazardous waste shall be deemed to be


waste marked with asteriks next to the classification number of waste in the classification list of wastes (in line with the list of wastes established pursuant to Article 1(a) of Council Directive 75/442/EEC on waste and Article 1(4) of Council Directive 91/689/EEC on hazardous waste).Hazardous wastes are classified to the list of wastes from the previous paragraph on the basis of Annex 2A (Annex 2A consists of Part 1: List of groups and general types of hazardous wastes and Part 2: List of constituents of wastes which render them hazardous if they possess also hazardous properties from Annex 3. It is in line with the Annex I (Categories or Generic types of hazardous waste listed according to their nature or activity which generated them) and Annex II (Constituents of wastes in Annex IB which render them hazardous when they have properties described) of Council Directive 91/689/EEC on hazardous waste.) to these Rules. It shall be deemed that the hazardous waste has one or more of the hazardous properties from Annex 3 to these Rules.Definition is in line with Council Directive 91/689/EEC on hazardous waste as amended. With regard to transboundary movements of wastes applies European Council Regulation 259/93/EEC.

Slovenia regulates/controls additional wastes as hazardous that are not included in Art. 1 (1)a of the Basel Convention and would be controlled for the purpose of transboundary movements pursuant to Art. 1 (1)b. With regard to transboundary movements of wastes applies European Council Regulation 259/93/EEC. The subject of control is: (1) in the case of movements destinated for recycling: waste listed in Annex III and IV; and any waste not listed in Annex II, III, IV and V of European Council Regulation 259/93/EEC. (2) Waste destined for final disposal and (3) in the case of export out of EU: waste which is subject of control in the country of destination.

Slovenia requires special consideration for the following waste(s) when subjected to transboundary movement: With regard to transboundary movements of wastes applies European Council Regulation 259/93/EEC. The subject of control is: (1) in the case of movements destinated for recycling: waste listed in Annex III and IV; and any waste not listed in Annex II, III, IV and V of European Council Regulation 259/93/EEC. (2) Waste destined for final disposal and (3) in the case of export out of EU: waste which is subject of control in the country of destination.


Amendment to the Basel ConventionThe amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1) has been implemented in Slovenia. The ban has been implemented trough Art. 16 of European Council Regulation 259/93/EEC. Slovenia ratified Decision III/1 in 2004.

Restrictions on export for final disposalSlovenia restricts the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal.

European Council Regulation 259/93/EEC, especially art. 14 and 18. Entry into force: May 1994.

Prohibition of exports of wasted destinated for operations set out in Annex IVA of Basel Convention (D-codes) into non-EU/non-EFTA countries.

Restrictions on export for recoverySlovenia restricts the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery.

European Council Regulation 259/93/EEC, especially art. 14 and 18. Entry into force: May 1994, regulation on transboundary movements of wastes (O.J. of RS No. 101/04 and 46/05) – national legislation. Entry into force: 18.9.2004, prohibition of export of wastes for recovery listed in Annex V of European Council Regulation 259/93/EEC into all countries which do not apply OECD Council Decision C92/39 and according to national legislation export out of EU is possible only across designated border crossings.

Restrictions on import for final disposalSlovenia restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal.

European Council Regulation 259/93/EEC, especially art. 19. Entry into force: May 1994.

Regulation on transboundary movements of wastes (O.J. of RS No. 101/04) – national legislation. Entry into force: 18.9.2004. According to European Council Regulation 259/93/EEC import of hazardous wastes from non-Parties of Basel Convention, except from countries with which bilateral agreement exists, is prohibited.

According to national legislation import of wastes destinated for D1 and D7 operations from Annex IV A of Basel Convention is prohibited. This prohibition is valid for import from all countries/regions and for all wastes. Import possible only across designated border crossings.

Restrictions on import for recoverySlovenia restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery.

European Council Regulation 259/93/EEC, especially art. 21. Entry into force: May 1994 and according to European Council Regulation 259/93/EEC import of hazardous wastes from non-Parties of Basel Convention, except from OECD-countries or countries with which bilateral agreement exists, is prohibited.

Restrictions on transitSlovenia has no restrictions on the transit of hazardous wastes and other

wastes.


National strategies/policiesNational Environmental Action Programme (1999); Environmental Performance Reviews (1997); Strategic Plan for Slovenia in the Area of Waste Management (1996); Operational plan concerning the management of spent batteries and accumulators for period 2003 – 2006 (2004); Operational plan concerning the management of PCB and PCT for period 2003 – 2006 (2003); Operational plan concerning the management of waste oils for the period from 2003 – 2006 (2003); Operational plan concerning the management of packaging and packaging waste for period 2003 – 2006 (2002); and Operational plan concerning the reduction and prevention of pollution caused by waste from TiO2 production (adopted by Government). See also: http://www.sigov.si/mop/index.htm. Measures taken for the reduction and/or elimination of the amount of hazardous wastes and other wastes generated are in accordance with EU waste management polices.

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesEnvironmental Protection Act (2004) and from it deriving legislation on the field of waste management.

Economic instruments/ initiativesWaste disposal tax (Decree on waste disposal tax, 2000); Oil tax; and Tax on vehicle and also other eco-dues and financial instruments.

Measures taken by industries/waste generatorsISO; EMAS registration system (ECO- Management and Audit Scheme); ECO-LABELING;European flower; and awards for achievements on the field of protection of the environment and introduction of cleaner technologies.


National strategies/policiesNational Environmental Action Programme (1999); Environmental Performance Reviews (1997); and Strategic Plan for Slovenia in the Area of Waste Management (1996). The principles of Basel Convention and EU legislation are taken into account in all cases of export, import and transit of hazardous wastes. In the European Council Regulation 259/93/EEC provisions for self-sufficiency and proximity are fixed.

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesThe European Council Regulation 259/93/EEC applies. Ban amendment (Decision III/1) was ratified in 2004. For the shipments within the EU, the provisions for self-sufficiency and proximity are fixed for the wastes for disposal.

Economic instruments/ initiativesNot available.

http://www.sigov.si/mop/index.htm

Measures taken by industries/waste generatorsNot available.

OthersNot available.


Disposal facilitiesInformation could be obtained from:http://www.arso.gov.si/podro~cja/odpadki/podatki/odstranjevalci.dochttp://www.arso.gov.si/podro~cja/odpadki/podatki/sezig.doc

The data on this web site are updated monthly. The facilities treat all kind of wastes not only hazardous and other wastes. They do not treat imported hazardous waste.

Recovery/recycling/re-use facilitiesInformation could be obtained from:http://www.arso.gov.si/podro~cja/odpadki/podatki/predelovalci.dochttp://www.arso.gov.si/podro~cja/odpadki/podatki/sezig.doc

The data on this web site are monthly updated. The facilities treat all kinds of wastes not only hazardous and other wastes. Only one facility treats imported hazardous waste: Rudnik Mezica MPI.


No agreements.


- Environmental Agency of RS, Vojkova 1b, SI-1000 Ljubljana- Environmental Inspectorate of RS, Dunajska 47, SI-1000 Ljubljana- Ministry for Internal Affaires, Uprava uniformirane policije,

Stefanova 2, SI-1000 Ljubljana- Ministry for Internal Affaires, Uprava policije, CNB - Interpol

Ljubljana, Stefanova 2, SI-1000 Ljubljana- Ministry for Difence, Uprava RS za zascito in resevanje, Kardeljeva

ploscad 21, SI-1000 Ljubljana

The list of Institutions for waste identification can be found on:http://www.arso.gov.si/podro~cja/odpadki/podatki/pooblascenci.doc

The list of Institutions for environmental impact assessment reports can be found on:http://www.arso.gov.si/podro~cja/presoja_vplivov_na_okolje/podatki/ The lists is under: “Imenik okoljskih izvedencev”.

The data are monthly updated.



Generation


67,101

Amount of hazardous wastes generated under Art. 1(1)b of BCTotal amount of hazardous wastes generated 67,101Amount of other wastes generated (Annex II: Y46-Y47) 1)



1) Not provided due to problems in interpreting the data.



South Africa




The Director GeneralChief Directorate: Pollution Control and Waste Management, Department of Environmental Affairs and TourismPrivate Bag X447, Pretoria 0001South AfricaTelephone: (27 12) 310 39 11 or 310 35 27Telefax: (27 12) 322 26 82 or 320 00 24E-Mail: [email protected]:

The Director GeneralChief Directorate: Pollution Control and Waste Management, Department of Environmental Affairs and TourismPrivate Bag X447, Pretoria 0001South AfricaTelephone: (27 12) 310 39 11 or 310 35 27Telefax: (27 12) 322 26 82 or 320 00 24E-Mail: [email protected]:

National Definition

National definition of waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in South Africa. The Environment Conservation Act, (Act no. 73 of 1989) defines waste as any matter, whether gaseous, liquid or solid or any combination thereof, which is from time to time designated by the Minister by notice in the Gazette as undesirable or superfluous by-product, emission, residue or reminder of any process or activity.

National definition of hazardous waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in South Africa. The Minimum Requirements for Handling, Classification and Disposal of Hazardous Waste defines hazardous waste as waste that has a potential, even in low concentrations, to have significant adverse effect on public health and the environment because of its inherent toxicological, chemical and physical characteristics.


South Africa requires special consideration for the following waste(s) when subjected to transboundary movement: Radioactive waste and mining waste.



Amendment to the Basel ConventionThe amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1) has been implemented in South Africa. Although South Africa has not ratified the Ban Amendment, it does not accept any wastes from Annex VII countries except those wastes that are listed under List B of Annex IX (for example metal bearing wastes) for Annex IV B purposes. South Africa also allows transit of wastes from Annex VII countries.

Restrictions on export for final disposal and for recoverySouth Africa has no restrictions on the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery.

Restrictions on import for final disposal and for recoverySouth Africa restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery.

There is no national legislation regarding this matter and the restriction is in accordance with the Basel Convention.

As a developing country, South Africa cannot import hazardous waste from a developed country.

South Africa does accept waste for disposal from other African countries if the necessary facilities to dispose of it exist in the country.

Restrictions on transitSouth Africa restricts the transit of hazardous wastes and other wastes.

There is no national legislation regarding this matter and the restriction is in accordance with the Basel Convention.

South Africa allows transit of wastes from some OECD countries, but the said wastes are controlled in terms of article 6 of the Convention.


National strategies/policiesThe National Waste Management Strategy has set in motion a process that will significantly transform the current approach to waste management in South Africa. In particular, it will result in: (1) Improved delivery of basic waste management services to a large section of the population who currently receive inadequate or no waste management; (2) A shift in emphasis away from end-of-pipe treatment to pollution prevention and waste minimization (as part of more general shift towards cleaner production practices); life cycle approach/cradle-to-grave approach (3) Reduced risks to human health and the environment from improved waste management practices; and (4) More effective integration of waste management across all environmental media (land, water and air), through the adoption of a more effective integrated approach to legislation and institutional structures.Industry is compelled by law to prepare hazardous waste management

plans. Government will be introducing the Manifest System that will compel generators, transporters and disposers of waste to report annually on amounts and types of waste they handle. The draft waste bill has a section on hazardous waste management.

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesSouth Africa adopted the Polokwane Declaration that is targeting zero waste by 2020 and this will include waste minimization techniques.

Economic instruments/ initiativesAs part of achieving zero waste economic instrument will play a role in terms of product liability and other related strategies. Hazardous waste is very costly and this forces companies to reduce waste generation therefore this is mainly driven by the market forces.

Measures taken by industries/waste generators Some of South African industries are members of “The Responsible Care Initiative” that puts emphasis on cleaner production. Growing industry associations where there is sharing of information/expertise in waste reduction.

OthersTraining courses offered to industry’s middle management by the Basel Convention Regional Centre, Pretoria on the above and Environmental Sound Management of hazardous waste.


National strategies/policiesPreventative measures - The National Waste Management Strategy encourages industries to avoid generation of waste. Recycling industries will be receiving incentives from the government according to the new draft Waste Bill. We also have the following initiatives: Cleaner Production initiative; and Responsible Care initiative (currently managed by industry).

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesEnvironment Conservation Act (Act 73 of 1989); National Environment Management Act (Act 107 of 1998) and Draft Waste Bill (in preparation).

Economic instruments/ initiativesResponsible care, product stewardship, extended producer liability; ISO 14000 accreditation; and Government cooperative agreement with industry to assist in acquiring the right technology for the reduction and minimization if emissions, thereby promoting cleaner production.

Measures taken by industries/waste generatorsCleaner production center has been established as is located at the CSIR;minimization; and recycling.OthersTraining courses offered to industry’s middle management by the Basel

Convention Regional Centre, Pretoria on the above and Environmental Sound Management of hazardous waste.


Disposal facilities- AEC CaF2; Class H:H- hazardous waste with hazard ratings I-IV. It

is located in the North West Region; - AECI Umbogintwini; Class H:H hazardous waste with hazard ratings

I-IV. It is located in the KwaZulu Natal Region; - Aloes I (Port Elizabeth); Class H: H-hazardous waste with hazard

ratings I-IV. It is located in the Eastern Cape Region; - Aloes II; Class H: H-hazardous waste with hazard ratings I-IV. It is

located in the Eastern Cape Region; - Aloes Temporary Leachate Lagoon; Class H: H-hazardous waste

with hazard ratings I-IV. It is located in the Eastern Cape Region;


Information could be obtained from:Mr Leon Bredenhan, Department of Water Affairs and Forestry, Private Bag X – 313, Pretoria, 0001.Tel: (27-12) 336-8422This function has been transferred to Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism under section 20 of Environment Conservation Act (Act 73 of 1989).

Recovery/recycling/re-use facilities- Fry’s Metals (Pty) Ltd, P O Box 519, Germiston, 1400; R4- Collect-A-Can (Pty)Ltd, P O Box 30500, Kyalami, 1684; ; - FFS Refineries, P O Box 36979, Chempet, 7442; - FFS Refiners (Pty) Ltd, P O Box 25102, Sea View, 4072; - Nampak Polycyclers, P O Box 356, Olifantsfontein, 1665;



No agreements.


- Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism- Department of Water Affairs and Forestry- Potchefstroom University- Other Universities that offer courses- Institute of Waste Management




tons)

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Import Amount of hazardous wastes imported 6,291Amount of other wastes imported 2)

1) The State of Environment Reports: Indicators for waste management have been used to describe the total amount of hazardous wastes produced per sector. This information is available on the following link: http://www.environment.gov.za/soer/indicator/indicators.htm.

2) 37 drums.

http://www.environment.gov.za/soer/indicator/indicators.htm



Spain

Status of Ratifications:Party to the Basel Convention: 07.02.1994 Amendment to the Basel Convention: 07.08.1997 (A)Basel protocol on Liability and Compensation: -



Jefe del Area de Gestión de Residuos y Jefe del Servicio de Diseño de PlanesSubdirección General de Prevención de Residuos,Dirección General de Calidad y Evaluación Ambiental, inisterio de Medio AmbientePlaza de San Juan de la Cruz, s/n28071 MadridSpainTelephone: (34 91) 597 57 99/6Telefax: (34 91) 597 63 61E-Mail:Website: www.mma.es(Spain has designated 18 Competent

Authorities of Dispatch and Destination for shipments between Spain and other EU Member State and 1 Competent Authority for imports and exports between Spain and non-EU Member State, and transit of waste through Spain. Spain has also designated 1 correspondent for imports and exports between Spain and non-EU Member State, transit of waste through Spain and shipments between Ceuta or Melilla and other EU Member State and 17 Correspondents for other shipments between Autonomous Communities and EU Member States. The list could be obtained from the Secretariat upon request.)

Jefe del Area de Gestión de Residuos y Jefe del Servicio de Diseño de PlanesSubdirección General de Prevención de Residuos,Dirección General de Calidad y Evaluación AmbientalMinisterio de Medio AmbientePlaza de San Juan de la Cruz, s/n28071 MadridSpainTelephone: (34 91) 597 57 99/6Telefax: (34 91) 597 63 61E-Mail:Website: www.mma.es

National Definition

National definition of waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Spain. According to the Act 10/1998 on Wastes, Article 3, Definitions, “wastes” are those substances or objects falling under any of the categories referred to in the annex to the present Act, which the holder discards, has the intention or is required to discard. In any case, substances or objects (which fulfil the above condition) and listed in the European Waste Catalogue approved by the Community institutions should always be considered as wastes. (For categories of wastes appearing in the annex to the Act, see annex II to the questionnaire) (The version in force of the European Waste Catalogue/List has been adopted by Decision 2000/532/EC of the Commission of European Communities of 3rd May 2000, amended by Decisions of the Commission 2001/118/EC of 16th January 2001, 2001/119 of 22nd January 2001, and Decision of the Council 2001/573 of 23rd July 2001. The European Waste List has been published in the Spanish Oficial Gazette of 19th February 2002 by Orden MAM/304/2002).

National definition of hazardous waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Spain. According to Spanish legislation, “Hazardous wastes” refer to: wastes identified in the European Waste List as hazardous (see Orden MAM/304/2002 in the Spanish Official Gazette of 19th February 2002 and reply to question 2a); wastes which have been classified as hazardous in pursuance of Community law; and wastes which the Government can approve in accordance with the established European laws or international agreements to which Spain is a Party.

Spain regulates/controls additional wastes as hazardous that are not included in Art. 1 (1)a of the Basel Convention and would be controlled for the purpose of transboundary movements pursuant to Art. 1 (1)b.

Spain requires special consideration for the following waste(s) when subjected to transboundary movement: The transboundary movement of wastes in Spain, is regulated by Council Regulation (EEC) No. 259/93 on the supervision and control of shipments of waste within, into and out of the European Community, as amended by Council Regulations (EEC) No. 120/97, (EEC) No. 2408/98 and (EC) No. 2557/2001, Comission Decision 1999/816/EEC, Commission Regulation (CE) Nº 1547/1999 and Council Regulation (CE) Nº 1420/1999. Provisions in these regulations and their annexes define the wastes to be controlled and how the control applies. Since there is no definition of hazardous wastes in that regulation, it is not possible to concisely list those wastes which, even though not included under article 1 (1) of the Basel Convention, will be subject to the control of shipments. It has to be determined in each case whether the waste is listed under annex II, III, IV or V of Regulation (EEC) Nº 259/93, and then check which, if any, control of shipment applies.


Amendment to the Basel ConventionThe amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1) has been implemented in Spain through the Act of Approval of 07.08.97. Its actual implementation had already started on 27.01.97 through Council regulation (EEC) No. 120/97 (which was amended by Council regulation (EEC) No. 259/93), in pursuance of decisions II/2 and III/1 of the Basel Convention.

Restrictions on export for final disposalSpain restricts the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal.

The Article 14 of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 259/93 (entered into force on 09.02.93) which bans all export of wastes intended for final disposal, except for wastes destined to EFTA countries that are also Parties to the Basel Convention.

The restriction applies to all countries, except Member States of the European Union, Norway, Switzerland, Iceland and Liechtenstein; and to all wastes.

Article 14 also lays down restrictions, in certain circumstances, on the export of wastes to EFTA countries which are Parties to the Basel Convention.

Restrictions on export for recoverySpain restricts the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery.

The Article 16 of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 259/93, which prohibits all export of wastes which appear in annex V to the regulation, except for those destined to countries to which the OECD Decision applies.

The restriction covers non OECD countries and wastes listed in Annex V to Regulation (EEC) No. 259/93.

Article 17 of the regulation stipulates that the movement of the wastes listed under annexes III and IV, intended for recovery, will be subject to control, which in certain circumstances could imply imposing restrictions on exports of these wastes.

Restrictions on import for final disposal and for recoverySpain restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery.

Article 17 of Act 10/98 on Wastes, which entered into force on 22.04.98, allows competent authorities in Spain to restrict the import of wastes for final disposal (Annex IV A).

The restriction might be applying to all countries and all wastes.

Restrictions on transitSpain restricts the transit of hazardous wastes and other wastes.

Articles 3, 4, 6, 7, 23 and 24 of Council Regulation (EEC) No.259/93, which entered into force on 09.02.93.

The restriction covers all countries and all wastes intended for final disposal and those listed under annexes III and IV of the regulation or those not yet included in annexes II, III and IV to the regulation, in the case of those destined to recovery.


National strategies/policiesThe national strategy on hazardous wastes in Spain is defined on the National Plan on Hazardous Wastes. The Plan is currently under revision.

Besides this instrument, there exist other specific legal or economic instruments already in place or which will be created to help reaching the target, as: deduction in taxes for companies, by 10%, of their investments in environmental assets (in place since 2001); voluntary agreements with stakeholders; and promotion of Environmental Management Systems and Schemes (ISO-14000 /EMAS).

The national strategy on municipal wastes in Spain is set on the National Plan on Municipal Wastes (2000-2006), published in the Official Gazette of 2 February 2000. Its objectives are, inter alia: to maintain in the year 2002, the quantity of municipal wastes generated, at the 1996 level, thereby reducing by 6 per cent the quantity of waste per inhabitant per year; to reduce, prior to 30 June 2001, by 10 per cent, the annual generation of packaging wastes in relation to the quantity generated in 1996; to ensure other levels of reuse, recycling and recovery for specific wastes selectively collected (glass, paper/carton, packaging of various origins, etc.) set out in the Plan; to eliminate the uncontrolled spillage of wastes by the end of 2006 and in the same year, eliminate in controlled landfill sites 33 per cent of the municipal wastes generated, and in landfill sites which comply with directive 1999/31/EC of the European Community; and to build bring points" for the selective collection of domestic hazardous wastes (paint, solvents , oils, etc.).

The Plan foresees a total investment of 3.000 million Euros.

In addition to the National Plan on Municipal Wastes, several plans on specific waste streams have been issued through 2001, namely: used tires (Official Gazette of 30/10/2001); end of life vehicles (16/10/2001);construction and demolition wastes (12/07/2001); and sludge from sewage treatment plants (12/07/2001).

Legislation, regulations and guidelines(Note: most part of applicable spanish legislation, wether EU legislation, national or regional legislation, can be accessed or downloaded through the webpage of the Ministry of Environment of Spain: www.mma.es)Act 10/98 on Wastes is aimed, inter alia, at preventing the production of wastes and encouraging, in this order, its minimization, reuse, recycling and other forms of recovery, with the view to protecting the environment and human health. To that end, the Government will be able to establish norms for the various types of wastes, including specific provisions on the production and management of wastes.

Industries and activities generating hazardous wastes are subject to administrative authorization. The permit must determine the maximum quantity per unit of production as well as the characteristics of the wastes which can be generated, on the basis of certain criteria, including, the use of less contaminating technologies under economic and technically viable conditions, as well as technical characteristics of the installation in question. When applying the criteria for deciding on the less contaminating technologies, priority will be given to the principle of prevention of wastes. To that end, the Act foresees the use of various instruments as voluntary agreements on the management of wastes by those responsible for launching on the market products which after use become waste. Voluntary agreements should be approved or authorized by the relevant competent authorities, which in some cases may themselves participate in the agreements. The Act expressly requires that any potentially recyclable or recoverable waste should be destined for that purpose and its elimination avoided as far as possible (in the case of hazardous wastes, this requirement will be applicable from 1 January 2000).

The regional authorities of the Spanish State should have to draw up regional plans on waste. The national government, by integrating these regional plans, should draw up national plans on waste which should establish the goals relating to reduction, reuse, recycling, other forms of recover and elimination, the measures to adopt in order to attain these goals, the financial means and the procedure for reviewing the plans.

Act 11/97 on packaging and packaging wastes lays down goals for reducing the generation of packaging and recovering those produced, as well as requirements for reducing the content of certain hazardous substances in the packages (lead, cadmium, mercury and hexavalent chromium).

Royal Decree 782/1998, which develops and implements the above mentioned Act 11/97 on packaging and packaging wastes requires packaging industries to prepare triennial forecasts indicating the goals for reducing the generation of packaging waste and their content of hazardous substances.

The attainment of previous goals will be ensured through voluntary

sectoral agreements (between packers, dealers in packaging products, those involved in recycling activities, etc.) reached by establishing integrated management systems for packaging wastes and used packages.

Royal Decree 1378/1999 provides for measures for eliminating and managing PCB/PCTs as well as apparatus containing them. It sets the year 2010 as the deadline for the gradual elimination of PCBs, either directly, including apparatus that contain them, or indirectly through decontamination.

Further rules are being prepared including sectoral agreements on other specific wastes streams such as out-of-use vehicles or used batteries and accumulators, which incorporate measures on the minimization of the generation of hazardous wastes.

In 27th December the 2001, Decree 1481/2001 regulating the landfilling of wastes has been passed in Spain (it is the transposition of directive 1999/31/EEC) The costs supported today by users of landfills are, in general terms, far from reflecting the real cost of final disposal of wastes through landfilling, which in fact means a transfer of environmental costs to the society as a whole and to future generations. The new regulation will means that the price the user of a landfill will pay for the elimination of his wastes will be the real price, including the cost of controlling the landfill for a minimum period of 30 years after it has been closed. This measure will apply to all new landfills and gradually (before the year 2009) to all existing ones. The rise in the cost of the landfilling of wastes will have a positive effect on more appropriate alternative methods of waste management from an environmental point of view (reuse, recycling, energy recovery), as well as on the prevention of the generation of wastes.

There are also other regulations which apply to specific waste flows and/or waste treatments, i.e.: Management of Used Industrial Oils: Ministerial Order of 28/02/89 (Official Gazette num. 57 of 08/03/89), as modified by Ministerial Order of 13/06/90 (Official Gazette num. 148 of 21/06/90); Used Batteries and Accumulators: Royal Decree 45/1996 (Official Gazette num. 48 of 24/02/96) as modified by Ministerial Order of 25/10/2000 (Official Gazette num. 258 of 27/10/2000); Management of End of Life Vehicles: Royal Decree 1383/2002 (Official Gazette num. 3 of 03/01/2003) Transposition into Spanish legislation of EU Directive 2000/53/CE on End of Life Vehicles; Incineration of Wastes: Royal Decree 653/2003 (Official Gazette num. 142 of 14/06/2003 and num. 224 of 18/09/2003).; and Electrical and Electronic Equipment and the Management of their Wastes: Royal Decree 208/2005 (Official Gazette num. 49 of 26/02/2005 and num. 76 of 30/03/2005). Transposition of EU Directive 2002/96/CE on Wastes from Electrical and Electronic Equipment


Subsidies or economic assistance reflected in waste plans (mentioned above); every year the State grants subsidies for the environmentally sound collection and management of used oils, on a quantity which typically averages 6 million Euros; and sectoral agreements on the management of wastes (mentioned above); and the regional governments of Madrid and Cataluña have implemented a tax on wastes disposed in landfills

Measures taken by industries/waste generatorsVoluntary sectoral agreements on the management of wastes (mentioned above); and Certification of Environmental Management Systemsaccording to ISO 14001, more than 6300 firms (as of 31.12.2005); andaccording to the Community Eco-management and Audit Scheme (EMAS), more than 500 firms (as of 31.12.2005).


National strategies/policiesNational policy relies on: implementation of the "principle of self-sufficiency" in the elimination of wastes generated in Spain, wherever possible; implementation of the "principle of proximity" in the treatment of wastes, which implies that the wastes must be treated (especially hazardous wastes) at the closest point to their production to minimize movement; implementation of decision III/2 of the Basel Convention on the prohibition of the export of hazardous wastes to non-member countries of OECD (in the case of wastes intended for elimination, the restriction applies to countries that are not members of EFTA); andstrategies, laws and other instruments mentioned in Reduction and/or Elimination of Hazardous Waste Generation.


Limited information on this issue could be obtained from the Focal Point.


- Multilateral agreement; OECD Decision C(92)39/FINAL on the Control of Transfrontier Movements of Wastes Destined for Recovery Operations (30 March 1992); OECD Member Countries; 30.03.1992 -

- Bilateral agreement; Andorra; 27.01.2000 - 10.07.2006; Relating to imports from Andorra to Spain of wastes, generated in Andorra, with the aim of their environmentally sound management.Wastes covered: Chapters GA, GC, GE, GG, GH, GI, GJ, GK, GL, GM, GN GO in Annex II of EC Regulation (EEC) 259/93; Wastes categories AA170, AA180 and chapters AB, AC, AD in Annex III of EC Regulation (EEC) 259/93; Medicines; Construction and Demolition Wastes; Fridges; Animals killed by sanitary reasons or died by natural causes.Disposal operations: Recovery; and Final disposal.


- Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC), Serrrano 117, 28006-Madrid, www.csic.es

- Centro de Investigaciones Energéticas Medioambientales y Tecnológicas (CIEMAT), Avenida Complutense 22, 28040-Madrid, www.ciemat.es

- Centro de Estudios y Experimentación de Obras Públicas (CEDEX), Alfonso XII 3/5, 28014-Madrid, www.cedex.es

- Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Sinesio Delgado 6 (pabellón 3), 28029-Madrid, www.isciii.es

- Instituto Tecnológico Geominero de España (ITGE), Ríos Rosas 23, 28003-Madrid www.igme.es




tons)

Generation


3,222,853 1)

Amount of hazardous wastes generated under Art. 1(1)b of BCTotal amount of hazardous wastes generated 3,222,853 1)


Export Amount of hazardous wastes exported 48,859Amount of other wastes exported 41 3)


1) Figure refers to total amount of hazardous industrial wastes generated (excluding wastes from mineral processing activities). Source: revisions of the Hazardous Waste National Plan.

2) Total amount of municipal waste generated: 21,444,705.3) Figure refers to Y47.4) Figure refers to Y46.



Sri Lanka




ChairmanCentral Environmental AuthorityNo. 104, Parisara Piyasa, Robert Gunawardhana Mawatha, BattaramullaSri LankaTelephone: (94 11) 287 24 15Telefax: (94 11) 287 26 05E-Mail: [email protected] or [email protected]:

SecretaryMinistry of Environment and Natural Resources, 82, Sampathpaya, Rajamalwatta Road, BattaramullaSri LankaTelephone: (94 11) 287 72 90 or 288 74 53Telefax: (94 11) 287 72 92 or 88 74 50E-Mail: [email protected] or [email protected]:

National Definition

National definition of waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Sri Lanka. Waste includes any matter prescribed to be waste and any matter, whether liquid, solid, gaseous or radioactive which is discharged, emitted, or deposited in the environment in such volume, constituency or manner as to cause alternation of the environment.

National definition of hazardous waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Sri Lanka. All wastes defined in the Annex I and III of the Basel Convention and radioactive waste are considered as hazardous waste. Annex VIII and IX will be used for controlling purposes, and if the waste does not appear on either of these lists, Annex I and III will be used for decision making.

Sri Lanka regulates/controls additional wastes as hazardous that are not included in Art. 1 (1)a of the Basel Convention and would be controlled for the purpose of transboundary movements pursuant to Art. 1 (1)b. Radioactive wastes are controlled as hazardous.

Sri Lanka is in preparatory process of identifying wastes other than those pursuant to in Art. 1 (1)a and/or Art. 1 (1)b of the Basel Convention that require special consideration when subjected to transboundary movement. A policy decision has been taken by the



Ministry of Environment not to allow importation of plastic waste. A policy decision has been taken to consider Annex IX wastes on a case by case basis.


Amendment to the Basel ConventionThe amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1) has been implemented in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka ratified the amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1). A Cabinet decision was obtained to prohibit import of Annex VIII List A hazardous waste from all countries (not restricting to Annex VII countries); and to keep the list B as the controlled list, to take decisions on case by case basis. Regulations are being prepared.

Restrictions on export for final disposal and for recoverySri Lanka has no restrictions on the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery.

However, export of hazardous waste will be carried out under the provisions provided under the Basel Convention.

Restrictions on import for final disposalSri Lanka is in a preparatory process to restrict import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal. Sri Lanka ratified the amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/I).

Regulations are being formulated. The Department of Export and Import Control is in the process of drafting regulations under the directions of the National Coordinating Committee.

A Cabinet decision was obtained to prohibit import of hazardous waste from all countries (not restricting to annex VII countries).

Restrictions on import for recoverySri Lanka restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery.

Sri Lanka has taken a Cabinet decision to prohibit the import of hazardous wastes given in List A. Wastes given in List B will be considered on a case by case basis. Legislature is being prepared for this purpose.

The Cabinet decision was to prohibit import of hazardous waste from all countries (not restricting to annex VII countries).

Restrictions on transitSri Lanka restricts the transit of hazardous wastes and other wastes.

The controlling procedures are in accordance with the provisions of the Basel Convention.


National strategies/policiesA National Strategy for Solid Waste Management has been formulated, where waste avoidance is prioritized over other forms of treatment and disposal. A National Industrial Pollution Management Policy is in place. The National Environmental Action Plan has advocated the establishment of a Cleaner Production Center as the first priority for waste reduction, and accordingly, a National Cleaner Production Center has been established under the Ministry of Industries and implementing agency is the Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FCCISL), Sri Lanka. A National Plan for Hazardous waste management has been prepared. A cabinet paper has been prepared for the implementation of a National Policy and a strategy on Cleaner Production for the major economic sectors of the country, and presently awaiting Cabinet approval.

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesHazardous waste regulations for internal management are in place; These regulations are being revised to incorporate List A and List B waste. Guidelines for the implementation of hazardous waste management regulations are in place. Environmental Protection License scheme and the Environmental Impact Assessment scheme under the National Environmental Act are in place; Guidelines on siting of industries have been formulated.

Economic instruments/ initiativesMinistry of Industries is implementing relocation programs for polluting industries, and partly funds these programs. The Ministry of Industries also facilitate ISO 14,000 for industries.

Measures taken by industries/waste generatorsFederation of Chambers of Commerce and Industries of Sri Lanka is the implementing agency of the National Cleaner Production Center; Promotion of waste minimization through environmental audits. Waste treatment plants are established in Industrial Estates. Initiatives for Waste minimization are taken; Sri Lanka Standards Institution facilitates industrialists to obtain ISO 14000.


National strategies/policiesNational Strategy for Solid Waste Management advocates reduction of waste generation over reuse, reuse over recycling and recycling over environmentally friendly final disposal. National Cleaner Production Policy and Strategy strengthens the activities to promote adoption of waste prevention strategies.

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesRegulations for Hazardous waste management are being prepared.

Economic instruments/ initiativesCompanies seeking financial assistance on preferential terms from commercial banks are required to meet environmental conditions and to

obtain Environmental Protection License.

Measures taken by industries/waste generatorsSeveral pilot projects are being implemented by the National Cleaner Production Center.


Disposal facilitiesAt present there are no authorized organizations for disposal of hazardous waste. But negotiations are being conducted. However, the Cabinet approval has been granted to seek private sector partnerships in management of hazardous waste in Sri Lanka. Preliminary arrangements are being carried out to establish a hazardous waste management facility in Sri Lanka.Industrialists treat their own waste under the Environmental Protection License.

Recovery/recycling/re-use facilitiesAt present there is no central company authorized in the country for the recovery of Hazardous waste. Industrialists have been requested to have their own waste treatment recovery plants under conditions stipulated in the Environmental Protection License scheme. Industrial Estates and Parks have Central Waste Treatment facilities. Some of the industries have been requested to have temporary storages for hazardous waste that is generated, until such time appropriate facilities are made available.


No agreements.


- Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources- Central Environmental Authority- Industrial Technology Institute- Sri Lanka Customs- University of Colombo, University of Moratuwa, University of

Peradeniya




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1) At present a survey is being carried out to develop an inventory on hazardous wastes.



Sweden




Sweden Environmental Protection AgencyS-106 48 StockholmSwedenTelephone: (46 8) 698 10 00Telefax: (46 8) 698 12 22E-Mail: [email protected]:

Division for Eco-Management and ChemicalsMinistry for Sustainable DevelopmentS-103 33 StockholmSwedenTelephone: (46 8) 405 10 00Telefax: (46 8) 613 30 72E-Mail: [email protected] or [email protected]:

National Definition

National definition of waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Sweden.

Waste means any substance or object in the categories set out in a list of waste categories which the holder discards or intends to or is required to discard. For the purpose of transboundary movements of waste EU regulation 259/93 on the supervision and control of shipments of waste within, into and out of the European Community defined what waste should be controlled.

National definition of hazardous waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Sweden. In the Waste Ordinance (SFS 2001:1063) hazardous waste is waste that is marked with an asterisk in annex 2 of the Ordinance or any other waste that exhibits one or more of the characteristics that are mentioned in annex 3 of the Ordinance. Annex 2 is the List of Wastes and annex 3 is the List of characteristics that render wastes hazardous wastes.

Sweden regulates/controls additional wastes as hazardous that are not included in Art. 1 (1)a of the Basel Convention and would be controlled for the purpose of transboundary movements pursuant to Art. 1 (1)b. The national definition of hazardous waste covers wastes other than those listed in Annexes I, II and VIII of the Basel Convention. A list of


such wastes is posted on the Basel Convention's website (www.basel.int).

In Sweden there are no wastes other than those pursuant to Art. 1 (1)a and/or Art. 1 (1)b of the Basel Convention that require special consideration when subjected to transboundary movement.


Amendment to the Basel ConventionThe amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1) has been implemented in Sweden.

Restrictions on export for final disposalSweden restricts the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal.

The EU Regulation 259/93 on the supervision and control of shipments of waste within, into and out of the European Community. This Regulation entered into force 1 February 1993.

Exports of waste for disposal is prohibited except those to EFTA countries which are also parties to the Basel Convention.

Restrictions on export for recoverySweden restricts the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery.

The EU Regulation 259/93 on the supervision and control of shipments of waste within, into and out of the European Community. This Regulation entered into force 1 February 1993. The prohibition entered into force 1 January 1998.

Exports of hazardous waste for recovery disposal is prohibited except those to EFTA countries which are also parties to the Basel Convention.

Restrictions on import for final disposalSweden restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal.

The Swedish Ordinance on Transboundary Movements of Waste (SFS 1995:701).

Import of wastes is accepted only if the receiving plant has all relevant permits to treat the waste.

Restrictions on import for recoverySweden restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery.

The Swedish Ordinance on Transboundary Movements of Waste (SFS 1995:701).

Import of wastes is accepted only if the receiving plant has all relevant permits to treat the waste.

Restrictions on transitSweden has no restrictions on the transit of hazardous wastes and other wastes.


National strategies/policiesEU Waste management strategy: Prevention of generation of waste;Reduce content of hazardous material in the waste;Reuse or recovery of material or energy; andSafe and adequate disposal of the waste.

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesProducer responsibility of different kinds of waste;Ban on landfill of sorted combustible waste from 1 January 2002;Ban on landfill of organic waste from 1 January 2005; andOrdinance on wastes sent to landfills.

Economic instruments/ initiativesTax on waste sent to landfill from 1 January 2000.


Legislation, regulations and guidelinesBan on transport of wastes to non-OECD countries.


Disposal facilitiesData can be obtained from the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency.

Recovery/recycling/re-use facilitiesData can be obtained from the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency.


- Multilateral agreement ; OECD Decision C(92)39/FINAL on the Control of Transfrontier Movements of Wastes Destined for Recovery Operations (30 March 1992); OECD Member Countries; 30.03.1992 -

- Multilateral agreement; OECD Decision C(2001)107/FINAL on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Wastes Destined for Recovery Operations; OECD Member Countries





tons)

Generation


No data

Amount of hazardous wastes generated under Art. 1(1)b of BCTotal amount of hazardous wastes generated No dataAmount of other wastes generated (Annex II: Y46-Y47) 4,211,290 1)

Export Amount of hazardous wastes exported 119,198 Amount of other wastes exported 21,300 2)


1) Figure refers to Y46. There is no data on Y47 generation.2) In addition, 4,232 metric tons of municipal wastes were exported to Finland for D1 operation.



Switzerland




Waste Management and Raw Materials DivisionFederal Office for the Environment (FOEN), CH-3003 BernSwitzerlandTelephone: +41 31 322 93 27Telefax: +41 31 322 59 32E-Mail: [email protected]: www.umwelt-schweiz.ch

International Affairs DivisionFederal Office for the Environment (FOEN),

CH-3003 BernSwitzerlandTelephone: +41 31 322 93 86Telefax: +41 31 323 03 49E-Mail:[email protected]: www.umwelt-schweiz.ch

National Definition National definition of “waste”:

"Wastes mean all moveable materials of which the owner gets rid of or disposal of which is necessary in the public interest."(Federal Law relating to the Protection of the Environment; Art. 7 Para 6 / dated 7 October 1983 state30 December 2003).

National definition of “special waste”:"Special wastes: Wastes, whose environmentally sound disposal also inland requests specific comprehensive technical and organizational measures, basing on the composition, the physico-chemical or biological properties of the waste” (Federal Ordinance on Movements of Wastes, Art. 2 Para 2 / dated 22 June 2005).

National definition of “other wastes under control”:" Other wastes under control: Wastes, whose environmentally sound disposal also inland requests limited comprehensive technical and organizational measures, basing on the composition, the physico-chemical or biological properties of the waste” (Federal Ordinance on Movements of Wastes, Art. 2 Para 2 / dated 22 June 2005).

The following wastes must be notified prior to transboundary

movements (export/import/transit):- Hazardous wastes as per Article 1.1a Basel Convention- Wastes as per Article 1.1b Basel Convention- Wastes on Annex II of the Basel Convention- Wastes on Annex VIII of the Basel Convention- Special wastes (nationally defined)-. Other wastes under control (nationally defined)- Wastes on the amber list of the OECD Decision C(2001)107 concerning the revision of Decision C(92)39/FINAL on the control of transboundary movements of wastes destined for recovery operations (2001).

The wastes whose transboundary movements must be notified are listed in:- Basel ConventionAnnex I together with Annex IIIAnnex IIAnnex VIII- Federal Ordinance on list for movements of wastes (dated 22 June 2005). Available in French, German and Italian language- Wastes on the amber list of the OECD Decision C(2001)107 concerning the revision of Decision C(92)39/FINAL on the control of transboundary movements of wastes destined for recovery operations (2001).


Amendment to the Basel ConventionThe amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1) is implemented in Switzerland.

Restrictions on export for final disposal and for recoveryThe export of the following wastes to non Annex VII countries of the Basel Convention is prohibited:- For final disposal (Annex IVA operations of the Basel Convention):-> All wastes

- For recycling (Annex IVB operations of the Basel Convention):-> Hazardous wastes as per Article 1.1a Basel Convention-> Wastes as per Article 1.1b Basel Convention-> Wastes on Annex II of the Basel Convention-> Wastes on Annex VIII of the Basel Convention-> Special wastes (nationally defined)-> Other wastes under control (nationally defined)-> Wastes on the amber list of the OECD Decision C(2001)107 concerning the revision of Decision C(92)39/FINAL on the control of transboundary movements of wastes destined for recovery operations (2001).

Restrictions on import for final disposal and for recovery

Switzerland has no restrictions for the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery. Basel Convention is applied.-> Imports need notification and consent.

Restrictions on transitSwitzerland has no restrictions for the transit of hazardous wastes and other wastes.

Basel Convention is applied.-> Transits need notification and consent.


National strategies/policiesStrict export control.Principle of autonomy is applied respecting the national situation and legislation.


Information could be obtained from the Competent Authority.


- Multilateral agreement: OECD Decision C(2001)107 concerning the revision of Decision C(92)39/FINAL on the control of transboundary movements of wastes destined for recovery operations (2001).


Information can be obtained from the Focal point or Competent Authority.



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Tanzania (United Republic of)




Principal SecretaryVice President's OfficeP.O. Box 5380, Dar-es-SalaamUnited Republic of TanzaniaTelephone: (255 22) 211 84 16Telefax: (255 22) 212 52 97 or 211 30 82 or 211 38 56E-Mail: [email protected]:

Director of EnvironmentDivision of EnvironmentP.O. Box 5380, Dar es SalaamUnited Republic of TanzaniaTelephone: (255 22) 211 84 16Telefax: (255 22) 212 52 97 or 211 30 82 or 211 38 56E-Mail: [email protected]:

National Definition

There is no national definition of waste and hazardous wastes used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste in Tanzania (United Republic of).

In the absence of a national definition of waste and hazardous wastes, Tanzania uses the Basel Convention’s definition on Hazardous Wastes for transboundary movement of Hazardous Wastes.


In Tanzania (United Republic of) there are no wastes other than those pursuant to Art. 1 (1)a and/or Art. 1 (1)b of the Basel Convention that require special consideration when subjected to transboundary movement.


Amendment to the Basel ConventionThe amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1) has been implemented in Tanzania (United Republic of).

Tanzania has ratified the amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1) 26 August 2002.

Restrictions on transit and export for final disposal and for recovery

Tanzania (United Republic of) has no restrictions on the transit and export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery.

Restrictions on import for final disposalTanzania (United Republic of) restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal.

Wastes covered by the restriction: Radioactive wastes.

Restrictions on import for recoveryTanzania (United Republic of) restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery.

A study on Options for an Institutional Framework for Environmental Management has been completed.

No import is allowed according to the Bamako Convention, to which Tanzania is a Party.


National strategies/policiesAdoption of Sustainable Industrial Development Policy (1997); andAdvocating the cleaner production concept.

Economic instruments/ initiativesA study on Economic Instruments for environmental has begun.

Measures taken by industries/waste generatorsSome industries have adopted the cleaner production technology.


National strategies/policiesNational Environmental Policy (1997); and Sustainable Industrial Development Policy (1997).

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesA study on Options for an Institutional Framework for Environmental Management has been completed.

Economic instruments/ initiativesA study on appropriate Economic Instruments has begun.

Measures taken by industries/waste generatorsSome industries apply cleaner production techniques to reduce waste generation.



The Ministry of Health in collaboration with the Local Government have a plan of constructing low cost Hospital wastes incinerators in several District Hospitals.



No agreements.


- Chemical and Process, Engineering Department, University of Dar-Es-Salaam, P.O. Box 35131 Dar-Es-Salaam

- Department of Environmental Engineering, University College of Lands and Architectural Studies, P.O. Box 35175, Dar-Es-Salaam

- Cleaner Production Centre of Tanzania, Dar-Es-Salaam



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Thailand




Director GeneralDepartment of Industrial WorksMinistry of Industry, 75/6 Rama VI Road, Ratchatewi, Bangkok 10400ThailandTelephone: (66 2) 202 42 28 or 245 78 74Telefax: (66 2) 202 40 15E-Mail: [email protected]:

Director GeneralPollution Control Department, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment92 Soi Phahon Yothin 7 Phahonyothin Rd.Phayathai District, Bangkok 10400ThailandTelephone: (66 2) 298 22 38, 2427 or 2447Telefax: (66 2) 298 24 25E-Mail: [email protected]:

National Definition

There is no national definition of waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste in Thailand.

National definition of hazardous waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Thailand. Hazardous wastes to be controlled for the import and export are defined in the List of Hazardous Substances Item: chemical wastes in the "Notification of Ministry of Industry on List of hazardous substances" B.E. 2546 (2003) issued under the Hazardous Substance Act. B.E. 2535 (1992) in accordance with the wastes listed in Annex VIII of the Basel Convention (List A).

Thailand regulates/controls additional wastes as hazardous that are not included in Art. 1 (1)a of the Basel Convention and would be controlled for the purpose of transboundary movements pursuant to Art. 1 (1)b. Thailand has defined the list of hazardous waste for the purpose pursuant to Art. (1) b in the Notification of Ministry of Industry No. 6 B.E. 2540 (1997) issued pursuant to the provisions in the Factory Act B.E. 2535 (1992) on Disposal of Wastes or Unusable Materials. The categories of industrial hazardous wastes were defined and listed in 4 items as follows: Item 1 Hazardous wastes: Ignitable, corrosive, reactive, toxic and leachable substances; Item 2 Hazardous wastes from

non-specific sources; Item 3 Hazardous wastes: discarded commercial chemical products, off-specification species, container residues, and spill residues (acute hazardous and toxic hazardous chemicals); andItem 4 Hazardous wastes: chemical wastes.

According to the Notification of the Ministry of Industry No.1 B.E. 2541 (1998) issued pursuant to the provisions in the Factory Act B.E. 2535 (1992) on Disposal of Wastes or Unusable Materials, the categories of industrial wastes were defined and listed in 2 sections as follows:Section 1 Industrial Non-Hazardous Wastes; and Section 2 Wastes and Unusable Materials from Specific Industrial Processes.

Thailand has also defined the used of electrical and electronic equipments and their parts and components as hazardous substances type 3 to be controlled for the import in to the Kingdom of Thailand in accordance with the"Notification of Ministry of Industry on List of hazardous substances" B.E. 2546 (2003) issued pursuant to the Hazardous Substance Act B.E. 2535 (1992). In case of import of such equipments, the importer/consignee/factory shall follow procedures under the Notification of the Department of Industrial Works on the Criteria for the approval of the import of used electrical and electronic equipments into the Kingdom of Thailand, issued on 26 September B.E. 2546 (2003).

Thailand requires special consideration for the following waste(s) when subjected to transboundary movement: Plastic wastes.


Amendment to the Basel ConventionThe amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1) has been implemented in Thailand.

Restrictions on export for final disposalThailand restricts the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal.

The production, import, export and possession of the hazardous substances as well as hazardous wastes within the Kingdom of Thailand shall be followed the procedure under the Ministerial Regulations B.E.2537 (1994) issued under the Hazardous Substance Act B.E.2535 (1992) which has entered into force since 1994.

The restriction covers all countries. However, Thailand might export wastes listed in the Basel Convention for which there are no appropriate disposal facilities under the restricted control.

Restrictions on export for recoveryThailand restricts the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery.

The production, import, export and possession of the hazardous

substances as well as hazardous wastes within the Kingdom of Thailand shall be followed the procedure under the Ministerial Regulations B.E.2537 (1994) issued under the Hazardous Substance Act B.E.2535 (1992) which have entered into force since 1994.

All countries and wastes listed in the Basel Convention.

Restrictions on import for final disposalThailand restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal.

Generally, any productions, imports, exports and possessions of the hazardous substances and wastes within the Kingdom of Thailand shall follow the procedures under the Regulation of Ministry of Industry B.E.2537 (1994). In case of import of hazardous wastes and used electrical and electronic equipments, the importer/ consignee/factory shall follow procedures under the Notification of the Department of Industrial Works on the Criteria for the approval of the import of chemical wastes into the Kingdom of Thailand, issued on 14 May B.E. 2539 (1996) and the Notification of the Department of Industrial Works on the Criteria for the approval of the import of used electrical and electronic equipments into the Kingdom of Thailand, issued on 26 September B.E. 2546 (2003). Additionally, the Royal Thai Government has a national policy on total ban of the hazardous waste import for final disposal within the country, e.g. The National Environmental Broad had a decision on import ban of used lead acid batteries and plastic wastes for final disposal since 1993 and 1994, respectively.

Under the notification of Ministry of Commerce on the import of used tyres into the Kingdom of Thailand B.E. 2546 (2003), issued on 23 May 2003, the imports of used tyres (under the harmonized code item 4012.11, 4012.12, 4012.192, 4012.199, 4012.202, and 4012.209) including their rubber scrap, pairings and waste (under the harmonized code item 4004.00) to Thailand have been prohibited. In case of the import for the purpose of research, model study or the vehicle attachment and for racing or tourism is excluded from the control under this notification.

The restriction covers all countries; wastes listed in the Basel Convention; used lead-acid batteries and plastic wastes; and wastes listed in the Notification of Ministry of Industry No. 2 B.E. 2546 (2003).

Restrictions on import for recoveryThailand restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery.

Generally, any productions, imports, exports and possessions of the hazardous substances and wastes within the Kingdom of Thailand shall follow the procedures under the Regulation of Ministry of Industry B.E.2537 (1994). In case of import of hazardous wastes and used

electrical and electronic equipments, the importer/ consignee/factory shall follow procedures under the Notification of the Department of Industrial Works on the Criteria for the approval of the import of chemical wastes into the Kingdom of Thailand, issued on 14 May B.E. 2539 (1996) and the Notification of the Department of Industrial Works on the Criteria for the approval of the import of used electrical and electronic equipments into the Kingdom of Thailand, issued on 26 September B.E. 2546 (2003).

In addition, for the import of plastic wastes for recovery in the Kingdom, the importer/consignee/factory shall follow procedures under the Notification of Ministry of Commerce on the Import of Goods No.112 B.E.2539 (1996) and the Notification of Ministry of Industry on the criteria for the approval of the import of the scarp and used material which is made of used plastic and unused plastic B.E. 2539 (1996). For other hazardous wastes, since, Thailand has a specific law for the purpose of the control and hazardous waste management within the country, namely the Notification of Ministry of Industry No. 6 B.E. 2540 (1997). Therefore, if any wastes listed in the Notification have imported for recovery within the Kingdom, the importer/consignee/factory shall manage such wastes pursuant to the criteria of the Notification.

The restriction covers all countries; wastes listed in the Basel Convention; plastic wastes; and wastes listed in the Notification of Ministry of Industry No. 6 B.E. 2540 (1997) and the Notification of Ministry of Industry No. 2 B.E. 2543 (2000).

Restrictions on transitThailand restricts the transit of hazardous wastes and other wastes.

Generally, any productions, imports, exports and possessions of the hazardous substances and wastes within the Kingdom of Thailand shall be followed the procedures under the Regulation of Ministry of Industry B.E.2537 (1994). In addition, the importer/ consignee/factory shall follow the Regulation of Port Authority of Thailand concerning the export and import of dangerous goods.

All countries and wastes listed in the Basel Convention.


National strategies/policiesProvide an efficient hazardous waste management scheme that will cover the process of import, export, transport, separation, collection, treatment, and disposal; provide an emergency system to prevent and mitigate major hazardous waste accidents in the industrial sector, in transportation, and in storage of hazardous waste; and encourage and promote private sector to join the investment and handle of hazardous waste management at all stages, as well as clean productions and clean technologies.

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesAccording to the Notification of the Ministry of Industry No. 6. [B.E. 2540 (1997)] issued pursuant to the Factory Act B.E. 2535(1992) on Disposal of Wastes or Unusable Materials, Factory operators having hazardous wastes which have such characteristics and properties as defined in Annex 1 of the notification (as described in waste stream) must carry out the disposal of the wastes or unusable materials as defined as follows: such hazardous wastes shall not be taken out of the factory except with prior approval from the Director-General of Industrial Works Department or the person assigned by Director-General of Industrial Works Department to take them out to detoxify, dispose, discard or landfill by method and at the place according to the criterion and the method defined in Annex 2 of the Notification; and details on type, quantity, characteristics, properties and storing place of such hazardous wastes or unusable materials concerned as well as method of storage, detoxification, disposal, discarding, landfilling and transport according to "Form Ror. Ngor. 6", attached to the notification must be notified to the Department of Industrial Works within the limit of 90 days from the effective date hereof, except that factory operators who operate a factory after the effective date hereof shall notify within the limit of 90 days from the commencing date of factory operation.Additionally, the separation, collection, transportation, treatment and disposal of infectious wastes generated from hospitals, clinics and health care service centers have been complied with the Regulation of the Ministry of Health on the Disposal of Infectious Waste B.E. 2545 (2002).

Economic instruments/ initiativesTax differentiate, e.g. the different excise tax rate for recyclable batteries production which is rebated 5% of the excise tax, unleaded gasoline (ULG); tax exemption, e.g. equipment for the control, treatment or eliminate pollutants; deposit-refund system, e.g. bring-back program, this system will be used as a tool for subsidizing the consumer to return the remains of products containing hazardous substances such as dry cell batteries for final disposal or recovery; the environmental fund is established for the environmental sound management activities in accordance with item 2 "Environmental Fund" of the Enhancement and Conservation of the National Environment Quality Act B.E. 2535 (1992); and the Thai green label scheme project is established for developing the criteria on the clean or waste minimized products (e.g. no mercury added dry cell batteries, recyclable plastic products, etc.).

Measures taken by industries/waste generatorsIn cooperation and support from relevant authorized agencies, 6 categories including plastics, agro, pulp and paper, electroplating, dyeing and tannery industries have been in the process of developing clean technologies and waste minimization methods.

The co-incineration of wastes in cement kilns as one optional waste disposal other than landfilling, since 2001. The benefits of this program

are both energy and material recovery. The program also included the energy replacement for coal/coke and the material replacement for raw material used in the cement kiln process. There are currently seven cement manufacturers expanded their capability in co-incinerators of hazardous wastes.

Currently, pilot project on waste exchange programs are being conducted in Thailand to encourage recycling in industries. This program is based on the premise that one industry’s waste is another industry’s raw material. Companies match their waste disposal and their raw material needs through a computerized database, and subsequently exchange waste. For the supplier of the waste, these types of transactions avoid disposal costs, while the user; the purchase of used raw materials can be done at lower prices than that of new materials and can be reduced the energy needed during the manufacturing processes. As of 2004, over 400 industries had registered on the waste exchange database established by Ministry of Industry.

Additionally, at the local level many successful programs have been implementing, for example. Some local communities have conducted their own waste management program based on the 3Rs, such as source separation program, waste recycling in school. Such programs can reduce more than 30% of total waste generated in the community.

OthersThe following methods have been used as support tools to reduce and/or eliminate generation of wastes: ISO 14000s, ISO 18000, Life cycle Assessment and Greening of Supply Chain etc.; research on clean technologies and waste minimization e.g. research on cleaner production in the dyeing and synthetic rubber industries; and technical guidelines on the environmental sound management of hazardous wastes generated from communities e.g. laboratory waste, commercial waste, infectious waste, vessel and port waste.


National strategies/policiesGenerally, the Royal Thai Government (RTG) has taken the strategies/measures in accordance with the provisions of the Basel Convention. RTG bans import of any hazardous wastes for final disposal and restricts import of some hazardous wastes for recovery. In addition, it has the extra control, as follows: 1) The National Environmental Board’s Decision 1993 on "Ban on the import of used lead-acid batteries for either disposal or recovery"; and 2) The National Environmental Board’s Decision 1994 on "Strict control on the import of used plastic scarps for recovery."According to the national policy, the Government will not allow Thailand to become an end receiver of waste, which has to bear the costs of waste and pollution.


Disposal facilities- GENCO, Map Ta Put, Rayong Province; Stabilization/neutralization

unit, Secured landfill, Fuel blending unit; D9, D5- GENCO, Samae Dum, Bangkok; Physical and chemical wastewater

pre-treatment plant for dyeing and electroplating, Stabilization/neutralization unit; D9, D9

- SGENCO, Ratchaburi Province; Secured landfill; D5- Professional Waste Tecnology Ltd.; Stabilization/neutralization unit,

Secured landfill, Wastewater treatment plant; D9, D5, D9- Siam Cement Ltd. (Keangkoi, Lampang, Thongsong, Taluang and

Khoawong); Co-incineration; D10

A complete list and further information could be obtained from:Department of Health; http://www.anamai.moph.go.th

Recovery/recycling/re-use facilities- GENCO, Rayong; Fuel Blending Unit (used solvent and waste oil);

R1 and R2- Sita-Thai Waste Management Sevice Ltd., Saraburi; Fuel Blending

Unit (used solvent and waste oil); R1- Siam Cement Ltd. Keang Khoi,Keangkoi, Lampang, Thongsong,

Taluang and Khoawong ; Co-incineration; R1 and R2- Lead Melting Industries; Recycling of lead from used lead-acid

batteries; R4- Techno-chem Ltd., Chacheongsoa; 1,1,1-Trichloroethane, 1,1,2-

Trichloroethylene, 1,1,3-Trichlorotrifluoroethane, Methylenechloride, Isopropyl alcohol;

A complete list and further information could be obtained from:Department of Industrial Works; http://www.diw.go.the-mail: [email protected]


No agreements.


- Department of Industrial Works (DIW)- Pollution Control Department (PCD)- Environmental Research and Training Center (ERTC)- Department of Environment Quality Promotion (DEQP)- Environmental Research Institute of Chulalongkorn University

(ERIC)


http://www.anamai.moph.go.th/


Generation

Amount of hazardous wastes generated under Art. 1(1)a (Annex I: Y1-Y45) of BCAmount of hazardous wastes generated under Art. 1(1)b of BCTotal amount of hazardous wastes generated Not reportedAmount of other wastes generated (Annex II: Y46-Y47) 1,800,000

Export Amount of hazardous wastes exported Pending clarification


Import Amount of hazardous wastes imported 894Amount of other wastes imported Not reported



The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia




Ministry of Environment"Drezdenska" 5291000 SkopjeThe Former Yugoslav Republic of MacedoniaTelephone: (389 2) 36 69 30Telefax: (389 2) 36 69 31E-Mail: [email protected]:

Ministry of Environment"Drezdenska" 52, 91000 SkopjeThe Former Yugoslav Republic of MacedoniaTelephone: (389 2) 36 69 30Telefax: (389 2) 36 69 31E-Mail: [email protected]:

National Definition

There is no national definition of waste and hazardous wastes used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste in The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.


In The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia there are no wastes other than those pursuant to Art. 1 (1)a and/or Art. 1 (1)b of the Basel Convention that require special consideration when subjected to transboundary movement.


Amendment to the Basel ConventionThe amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1) has not been implemented in The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.

Restrictions on transit and export for final disposal and for recoveryThe former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia has no restrictions on the transit and export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery.

Restrictions on import for final disposalThe former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal. The Law on Waste, Chapter IV, Article 28, entry into force: 1997.

The imports of waste for the purposes of its disposal are hereby prohibited.The imports of hazardous waste are hereby prohibited.

Restrictions on import for recoveryThe former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia has no restrictions on the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery.

Article 29: The imports of waste are allowed that may be processed without posing threats to the environment and nature.


National strategies/policiesNational waste management plan is under preparation. According to the Terms of Reference waste minimization will be one of the tasks.

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesApproximation of the legislation for waste with EU Regulations is postponed to 2004. One of the main issues is reduction of the amount of hazardous waste and other waste.


National strategies/policiesIn preparation.

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesIn preparation.


Disposal facilities- Universal Sodexho multi service Saint Quentin – en – Yvelines

Cedex -France; - Süd Mull Transport GmbH, Gerols Heimers Str. Hessheim - Pfalz; - Nehlsen Plump GmbH&Co KG, Louis-Krages Strasse 10 D 28237

Bremen;

Recovery/recycling/re-use facilities- Universal Sodexho multi service Saint Quentin – en – Yvelines

Cedex -France; - Süd Mull Transport GmbH, Gerols Heimers Str. Hessheim - Pfalz; - RWE Umwelt Automotive Logistics GmbH, Von Waldthausen

Strasse 41 D 44577 Castrop-Rauxel;


- Multilateral agreement; Serbia (Kosovo), Macedonia and France; 04.2001 - 04.2002; Final disposal, recovery R1

- Bilateral agreement; Macedonia and France; 04.2001 - 04.2002; Final disposal, recovery R1

- Bilateral agreement; Germany and Macedonia; 03.2002 - 03.2003; Final disposal, recovery operation


- Agency of Environment- Faculty of chemistry- State custom organization



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Trinidad and Tobago




Environmental Management Authority (EMA)8 Elizabeth StreetSt. ClairPort of SpainTrinidad and TobagoTelephone: (1 868) 624 80 42 or 628 80 44Telefax: (1 868) 628 91 22E-Mail: [email protected]:

Permanent SecretaryMinistry of Public Utilities and the Environment, Sacred Heart Building16-18 Sackville Street, Port of SpainTrinidad and TobagoTelephone: (1 868) 625 60 83Telefax: (1 868) 625 70 03E-Mail: [email protected] :

National Definition

National definition of waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Trinidad and Tobago. Waste includes any material discarded or intended to be discarded which 1) constitutes garbage, refuse, sludge, or other solid, liquid, semi-solid or gaseous material resulting from any residential, community, commercial, industrial, manufacturing, mining, petroleum or natural gas exploration, extraction or processing, agricultural, healthcare, or scientific research activities; or 2) is otherwise identified by the Authority as a waste under Section 55.Ref. Source: Environmental Management Act 2000 Part 1.

The national definition of hazardous waste to be used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste is being prepared. Draft Waste Management Rules are being prepared by the competent authority, that is the Environmental Management Authority.

Trinidad and Tobago is in preparatory process of identifying wastes other than those pursuant to in Art. 1 (1)a and/or Art. 1 (1)b of the Basel Convention that require special consideration when subjected to transboundary movement.




Amendment to the Basel ConventionThe amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1) has been implemented in Trinidad and Tobago.

Restrictions on export for final disposal and for recoveryTrinidad and Tobago has no restrictions on the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery.

There are no legal restrictions on the exportation of hazardous waste.

Restrictions on import for final disposalTrinidad and Tobago restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal.

Although there is no legal instrument restricting the importation of hazardous waste, the Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago does not allow the importation of hazardous waste.

The legal framework is in preparation.

Restrictions on import for recoveryTrinidad and Tobago restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery.

Although there is no legal instrument restricting the importation of hazardous waste, the Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago regulates importation for recovery.

The legal framework is in preparation.

Restrictions on transitTrinidad and Tobago has no restrictions on the transit of hazardous wastes and other wastes.

Legislation in preparation.


National strategies/policiesOnly for domestic solid waste.

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesLegislation in preparation.

Economic instruments/ initiativesEconomic instruments in preparation.

Measures taken by industries/waste generatorsIndividual companies have used their own in house practices to reduce/minimize the waste.


National strategies/policiesNo national program.


Disposal facilitiesNo official hazardous waste facility, but hazardous wastes were received at country’s three landfills sites; Landfill; D1

Further information could be obtained from: Solid Waste Management Company, Waste Disposal Limited.


Scavenging done at landfills to recover some materials such as scrap metal e.g. lead and copper.


No agreements.


- CARIRI- U.W.I- E.M.A.- Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Control Board- SWMCOL




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Tunisia




Ministère de l'Environnement et du Développement DurableCentre Urbain Nord – Boulevard de la Terre1080 Tunis TunisiaTelephone: (216) 70 728 644Telefax: (216) 70 728 655E-Mail: [email protected]:www.environnement.nat.tn

Ministère de l'Environnement et du Développement DurableCentre Urbain Nord – Boulevard de la Terre1080 Tunis TunisiaTelephone: (216) 70 728 644Telefax: (216) 70 728 655E-Mail: [email protected]:www.environnement.nat.tn

National Definition

There is no national definition of waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste in Tunisia.

National definition of hazardous waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Tunisia.

By Decree No. 2339 of 10th October 2000, Tunisia has established a national list of hazardous wastes. For the purpose of this Decree, hazardous wastes are:wastes listed in Annex I of the Decree (hazardous wastes list); andany other waste containing any Annex II constituents and exhibits any Annex III hazard characteristics.NB: Each hazardous waste of the Annex I is assigned a 6-digit code.

Tunisia regulates/controls additional wastes as hazardous that are not included in Art. 1 (1)a of the Basel Convention and would be controlled for the purpose of transboundary movements pursuant to Art. 1 (1)b. The national definition of hazardous waste covers wastes other than those listed in Annexes I, II and VIII of the Basel Convention. A list of such wastes is posted on the Basel Convention's website (www.basel.int).

The Tunisian list of hazardous wastes established by Decree No. 2339 of 10th October 2000 is also posted on the Basel Convention's website (www.basel.int).

http://www.basel.int/

Tunisia requires special consideration for the following waste(s) when subjected to transboundary movement:

Waste anode butts made of petroleum coke and/or bitumen; used single-use cameras not containing batteries; wastes of synthetic or artificial fibres; waste photographic papers and films; spent activated carbons other than those mentioned in the Tunisian list of hazardous waste (list available on request) (080702, 180106); and ships and other floating engines to be dismantled, emptied of freight and any material classified as hazardous require special consideration when subjected to transboundary movement.


Amendment to the Basel ConventionThe amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1) has been implemented in Tunisia.

Tunisia has ratified by law n°78 of 1999, on 2 August 1999, the Amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1).

Restrictions on export for final disposal and for recoveryTunisia restricts the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery.

By law n°96-41 on wastes and the control of their management and disposal (entered into force on the 10 June 1996), the export of hazardous wastes, as defined by national legislation, for final disposal and for recovery, to any State that prohibits the import of such wastes, is banned. Also is banned the export of hazardous wastes, for final disposal and for recovery, to any State that does not prohibit the import of such wastes in the case of the absence of its specific written consent.

The authorization of export is not attributed unless the following conditions are met:

Due account is taken of international rules and standards in the field of packaging, labelling and transport;

The presentation of a written contract between the exporter and the disposer/person in charge of the recovery;

The presentation of an insurance contract presenting sufficient financial guarantees; and

The presentation of the movement document signed by the person who takes charge of the transboundary movement of the wastes in question.

All countries are covered by this restriction.

Restrictions on import for final disposal and for recoveryTunisia restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery.

By law n°96-41 on wastes and the control of their management and disposal (entered into force on the 10 June 1996), the import of hazardous wastes, as defined by national legislation (Tunisian list of hazardous waste available on request), for final disposal and for recovery, is strictly prohibited.

By law n°96-41, categories of waste, other than those defined as hazardous by national legislation, requiring specific control when imported, can be specified by decree.


Restrictions on transitTunisia restricts the transit of hazardous wastes and other wastes.

By law n°96-41 on wastes and the control of their management and disposal (entered into force on the 10th June 1996), the transit of hazardous wastes, as defined by national legislation, is not allowed until the reception by the exporter of the written authorization of the minister of the Environment and Land Use Planning.

The authorization of transit is not attributed unless the conditions that are mentioned under the above sub-heading “Restrictions on export for final disposal and recovery” are met.



National strategies/policiesThe National strategy on wastes has four objectives. They are: (i) to ensure that wastes management takes place without endangering public health and the environment; (ii) to encourage the reduction in wastes in both qualitative and quantitative terms; (iii) to encourage recycling and re-use of wastes; and (iv) to establish methods and infrastructure to ensure wastes disposal to the lowest possible cost in environmental and economic terms.

The National Programme for Solid Wastes Management (PRONAGDES) was launched in 1993. The aim of the Programme is to provide the country with units for the treatment of household wastes, facilities for the treatment of hazardous wastes, and produce appropriate solutions and management plans for all categories of wastes.

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesWaste and waste treatment fall under the law n°96-41 of 1996 in which the following general objectives are defined: (i) prevention and reduction of wastes especially during fabrication and distribution of products (ii) valorization of wastes by re-use and recycling both as materials or energy source (iii) controlled final landfill as a last resort;

Decree n°97-1102 laying down conditions and methods for the collection and management of used bags and packaging;Decree n°2002-693 (dated April 1st, 2002) laying down conditions and methods for the collection and the management of used lubricating oils and used oil filters. This decree defines the criteria and methods of recovery and regeneration of used lubricating oils, the collection and the valorization of the used oil filters;Following enactment of law 96-41 on wastes and the control of wastes management and disposal, legal instruments (decrees) on the management of categories of hazardous wastes, based on the polluter pays and producer recovers principles, are in the process of drafting;Standards on the concentration of pollutants in the industrial wastewater (metals, heavy metals, halogenated solvents, hydrocarbons, mineral oils, phenols, etc.) before junction to the public sewage works or abandon in the hydraulic and maritime property; andThe environmental impact assessment (EIA) mandatory is obligatory for all activities (industrial, agricultural or commercial) that cause risks for pollution or degradation of the environment.

Economic instruments/ initiativesCompanies that carry out hazardous activities are obliged to pay taxes on a yearly basis;Companies that take measures to abate pollution may profit from special investment and tax tariffs;Exoneration of import tariffs and VAT for equipment that has to be imported and cannot be locally produced, and for VAT for locally produced equipment;Deduction of taxes of a maximum of 50% of profits reinvested or investment realized for equipment mentioned by decree n°94-1191; andThe Fund on Pollution Abatement (FODEP). This fund has been installed by law n°92-122. It aims at helping the industries to invest in pollution abatement techniques. Projects are financed through this fund with the following financial scheme: 30% of the total project costs are to be financed with companies own means, up to 20% subsidy and for the remainder 50%, soft bank loans may be obtained. Projects are judged by the Ministry for the Environment through a fixed procedure.

Measures taken by industries/waste generatorsThe only-one industry of pulp and paper has replaced the Denora-Permelec process of electrolysis for the production of chlorine used to whiten pulp by a membrane process, which presents less risk for the environment. Thus, the release of significant quantities of mercury in wastewater has been avoided;The new process of SOTULUB (the Tunisian Company of Lubricating Oils) specialized in the re-refining and regeneration of waste mineral oil has permitted the avoidance of the generation of a significant quantity of hazardous wastes especially acid tars and used acid-treated clay;The Tunisian industry of electric transforms has avoided the use of mineral oils containing PCB;Two industries of asbestos-cement pipes, over three in Tunisia, have

abandoned this process to the profit of plastic pipe process;The Tunisia’s only refinery has set up: (i) pre-treatment facilities to remove chemical pollutants (sulphur base chemicals, acids, etc.) and oil from wastewater (ii) treatment unit of sludge (high lead content); The two industries of car batteries are recycling the lead fraction of the dead batteries;25 industrial enterprises (electronics, mechanics, chemicals, oil extraction, etc.) have obtained ISO 14000 Certification and 100 enterprises are scheduled for ecological upgrading for the time frame 2004; and 29 industrial enterprises (textiles, tanneries, packaging and printing, chemicals, electronics, metal treatment, etc.) have adopted clean technologies.

OthersOver one hundred companies in Tunisia are working in the field of the management of wastes: household wastes, wastewater, plastic wastes, metal wastes, health care wastes, dead batteries and accumulators, used printer cartridges, radiological films, paper, sludge of wastewater treatment facilities. Most of these companies received subventions from the National Fund on Pollution Abatement (FODEP);The Tunisian Company of Lubricating Oils owns and operates a 16000 metric tonnes/year capacity plant for the re-refining and regeneration of used mineral oils; A public system (ECO-LEF) for the collection (remunerated collection) of used packaging and its treatment, recycling and reuse was created. It is financed by contributions from members (producers, packagers, distributors and importers). Major indicators of the ECO-LEF system (for the year 2002):Number of “ECO-LEF” used packaging collection points: 49 points;Number of the small-size enterprises set up for used packaging collection: 1050 (3000 jobs);andVolumes collected: 3070 tonnes.A public system (Eco-Zit) for the collection and the regeneration of the lubricating used oils was created. It is financed by contributions from oil companies. A public system (Eco- Filtre) for the collection, the treatment and the recovery of the used oil filters was created. The system is financed from contributions from involved private companies. Experimental operation of a pilot unit for the treatment of used oil filters (500 tons/year). Industries involved in this project are the Tunisian Company of Lubricating Oils which takes care of recovery and regeneration of the oil fraction; a cement plant which collects the synthetic fraction and assures recovery of its energy content; and a foundry which handles the metal fraction; and 21 old industrial zones have been rehabilitated and renovated.


The measures taken for reduction of the amount of hazardous wastes and other wastes subject to the transboundary movement are same as the

Reduction Measures

measures taken for reduction and/or elimination of hazardous waste generation.


Disposal facilities- A controlled landfill for household wastes for the city of Tunis*;

Specially engineered landfill with appropriate treatment facilities, authorization valid until 2012; D5

- Four controlled landfills for household wastes in the Medjerdah River basin*; Specially engineered landfill with appropriate treatment facilities especially for composting; D5

- Five private facilities for the treatment of oil-containing and heavy metals-containing drilling mud and wastes (from the petroleum exploration and production); **; D9-D5

* Capacity of the two facilities together: 670,000 mt.** Oil-waste separation. Physico/chemical treatment - neutralization – solidification – stabilization with cement prior to landfilling.

In 1996, 68 dump sites were identified as needing to be closed at the cost of some 55 million US$. A plan to close and rehabilitate these dump sites was drawn up.The execution studies for the establishment of 29 controlled landfills in the targeted townships have been completed;Nine controlled landfills for household wastes in the cities of Bizerte (capacity: 82000 metric tonnes), Sousse (capacity: 170000 metric tonnes), Nabeul (109000 metric tonnes), Monastir (capacity: 138000 metric tonnes), Kairouan (capacity: 47000 metric tonnes), Sfax (capacity: 134000 metric tonnes), Gabès (capacity: 84000 metric tonnes), Djerba (capacity: 45000 metric tonnes) and Medenine (capacity: 35000 metric tonnes) will be ready in 2002; andA centre of hazardous wastes treatment (with a capacity of 70000 metric tonnes) will be ready by 2006.Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development

Recovery/recycling/re-use facilities- The Tunisian Company of Lubrication Oils (SOTULUB);

Preflash/gas oil stripping/vacuum distillation/ fractionation; R9- One public facility for the treatment of used oil filters; *; R1, R4, R9- One Composting facility for organic household wastes; Aerobic

digestion; R10- Sixteen private companies recycling plastic wastes; Physical process

(extrusion); R3- One company recycling used lead-acid batteries; Reclamation of lead

and plastics; R4

*Recovery of the metal fraction – regeneration of the oil fraction – use as a fuel (in a cement plant) of the synthetic fraction


- Regional; 27.07.1992 -; Bamako Convention on the Ban of the Import into Africa and the Control of Transboundary Movement and Management of Hazardous Wastes within Africa


- No assistance available.



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Amount of hazardous wastes generated under Art. 1(1)b of BC No dataTotal amount of hazardous wastes generated No dataAmount of other wastes generated (Annex II: Y46-Y47) 1,267,751 1)



1) Figure refers to Y46. There are no incinerators in Tunisia and the incineration of household wastes in non-authorized facilities is strictly prohibited by law no. 96-41 of 10 June 1996 on Wastes and the Control of their Management and Disposal.



Turkey




Waste Management DepartmentGeneral Directorate of Environmental Pollution, Prevention and ControlMinistry of Environment, Eskisehir Yolu 8.kmLodumlu AnkaraTurkeyTelephone: (90 312) 287 99 64Telefax: (90 312) 285 037.39E-Mail: [email protected]:

Waste Management DepartmentGeneral Directorate of Environmental Pollution, Prevention and ControlMinistry of EnvironmentEskisehir Yolu 8.km, Lodumlu AnkaraTurkeyTelephone: (90 312) 287 99 64Telefax: (90 312) 285 037.39E-Mail: [email protected]:

National Definition

National definition of waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Turkey. According to the Turkish Environment Law, official paper of 11 August 1983 (No. 18132), waste is harmful substances discharged into or dumping in the environment as a result of any activity.

National definition of hazardous waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Turkey. According to the Regulation regarding the Control of Hazardous Waste published in the official paper of 27 August 1995 (No. 22387), hazardous wastes are those wastes deemed within the scope of Annex I and II of the Basel Convention and having one or several of the hazardous characteristics included and/or specified within Annex III of the Convention, and materials polluted by these wastes. Under Turkish Regulation, hazardous wastes lists performed according to the (i) Reasons why materials are intended for disposal, (ii) Disposal operations, (iii) List of hazardous characteristics and (iv) Constituents of potentially hazardous wastes. Medical waste, gypsum, waste oils, ashes from incineration plants, used batteries and accumulators, mining waste, used tires and slaughterhouse waste are defined as “special wastes” according to the Turkish legislation. These wastes of which some are generated in huge quantities (especially gypsum and ashes), of which are hazardous and some are not. Therefore special treatments are necessary

to dispose of these wastes. Draft Regulations on waste oils, waste batteries and ashes from incineration plants have been prepared. There are regulations on “Control of Medical Waste” (published in the official paper of 20 May 1993-No. 21586), “Control of Solid Waste” (published in the official paper of 14 March of 1991- No. 20814).

Turkey is in a preparatory process to regulate/control wastes defined as, or considered to be hazardous wastes by national legislation in accordance with Art. 1, para 1(b) of the Basel Convention.

Turkey requires special consideration for the following waste(s) when subjected to transboundary movement: According to the National Regulations and Communiqué, the importation of plastic wastes and used tyres is prohibited in Turkey. Therefore for the transit transportation of used tyres through Turkey is subject to the approval of our Ministry of Environment. In giving this consent, it is necessary to take the written consent of the state of import.


Amendment to the Basel ConventionThe amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1) has been implemented in Turkey. Turkey supports and implements the amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1). Turkey ratified the Amendment to Basel Convention. And it was published in the official paper of 28 July 2003- No 25182.

Restrictions on export for final disposal and for recoveryTurkey restricts the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery.

Turkey restricts the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery in accordance with the amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1).

Restrictions on import for final disposalTurkey restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal.

The regulation on the Control of Hazardous Wastes, which came into force in 1995, No. 22387.

According to the mentioned regulation, importation of hazardous wastes listed in the Annex to sites and free zones under the authority of Turkey is forbidden. However, those who have evidence that they have used the wastes of an economic value on sectoral basis for health research, fuel and similar purposes shall be granted a permission for import by the Ministry of Environment in accordance with the communiqué to be issued for such period and under such conditions as to be deemed fit until the publication of the Regulations.According to the Legislation on Control of Hazardous Wastes that was

enforced on 27 August 1995, ships containing asbestos and PCB are considered as dangerous wastes. For this reason, the ships which are sent to Turkey for dismantling have to comply with the prior notification and consent procedure of the Basel Convention.

Restrictions on import for recoveryTurkey restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery.

The restriction covers all countries, including free zones.

Some metal scraps, some textile wastes and some other wastes listed in List B of the Basel Convention are imported for recovery by the approval of the Ministry of Environment according to communiqué which is to be revised every year under the sectoral needs.

Restrictions on transitTurkey restricts the transit of hazardous wastes and other wastes.

The Regulation on the Control of Hazardous Waste which came into force in 1995, Communiqué which has been revised each year by Ministry of Environment.

The restriction covers all countries, including free zones.

In the Communiqué, the importation of plastic wastes and waste tires to the Turkey is forbidden. For that reason, for transit of these wastes through Turkey is subject to the approval of the Ministry of Environment. In the case of transit movement, Ministry requires the written consent of the state of import before giving the transit permission.


National strategies/policiesMinimization of the waste production at the source; the recovery and reuse of waste is the principle of our national regulation if recovery and reuse of wastes are impossible as technical and financial prospective. The wastes shall be eliminated without causing and damage to the environment and human health. Elimination systems must be selected based on the waste characteristics and the corresponding technologies; and establishment of sufficient elimination facilities, and control of such facilities in an environmentally sound manner.

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesCommuniqué on the Rules for the Incineration of Wastes as Alternative or Additive Fuels in Cement Rotary Kilns; Regulation on the Control of Hazardous Wastes (published on 27 August 1995); Regulation on the Control of Clinical Wastes (published on 20 May 1993); and Regulation on the Control of Solid Wastes (published on 14 March 1991).Measures taken by industries/waste generators

The waste generators shall be liable to adopt the necessary measures for the minimization of waste production and to ensure waste management in a manner so that the harmful effects of wastes on the environment and the human health shall be minimized in accordance with the provisions of national regulation.

Also waste generators have to fill the waste declaration form every year and forward it to Ministry of Environment using the waste description code issued by the Ministry.

Responsible care is being implemented among the industrialists. There has been also Environmental Voluntary Declaration applied by the Ministry of Environment and Forest to some industries. Also, efforts are made by the industries/waste generators through recycling/recovery to reduce the generation of hazardous wastes.

OthersIn order to enhance the recovery of waste pilot projects have been initiated in İstanbul, Kocaeli and Bursa provinces by the coordination of the Ministry under the umbrella of Turkish Union of Stock Markets and Chambers Commerce and Industry regarding the waste stock exchange.


National strategies/policiesMinistry of Environment is developing a hazardous waste master plan for national and regional basis, and to strengthen the Ministry’s capacities with regard to hazardous waste management and master planning. The regional master plan will encompass a time frame until 2020 and will address: Interim storage, collection and transport issues, including trans-regional transport issues; reuse and recycling issues including criteria for use of secondary materials; incineration and sanitary disposal issues; regulations and enforcement issues, including economic instruments and participatory regulation; Public participation and information issues; institutional and legal requirement. The outputs of this plan include, a base line inventory, development of a supportive Management Information System, identification and selection of sites with sufficient capacities for sanitary disposal and incineration facilities of hazardous wastes; and carry out a project that aims at providing construction and operation of necessary facilities for hazardous wastes in Turkey. Disseminate of the project results amongst the companies and organisations that have a stake in the hazardous waste management.

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesRegulation on Hazardous Waste, Chemical Waste, Solid Waste Management; and Basel Convention Guidelines.

Economic instruments/ initiativesMinistry of Environment and Forest offered projects to the LIFE and SMAP Programme, and EC Twinning Projects for 2003.


The policy, which is given priority by the Ministry of Environment, is that the wastes generated in Turkey have to be used as secondary raw materials by industries instead of waste importation. In this context, iron-steel industries are studying possibilities to produce used blasting grit from iron and steel slags, which is used for blasting of ships.


Disposal facilities- İZAYDAŞ A.Ş.; Specially engineered landfill; D5- İZAYDAŞ Clinical and Hazardous Waste Incineration and Energy

Generation Plant; Incineration; D10- Isken Iskenderun En.Ür.Tic.A.Ş.; Gysum sludge landfill from

thermal power plant ; D5- Normandy Madencilik A.Ş.; Sludge landfill from chemical treatment

plant; D5D9

These facilities have been licensed by the Ministry of Environment and Forest for final disposal.

Recovery/recycling/re-use facilities- BEYOĞLU BOYA; - Solvent reclamation/ regeneration- Dye

recovery; R2R3- Engin Petrol; - Used oil re-refining or other reuses of previously used

oil; R9- Çinkanlar Kim.Mad.Tic. Ve San Ltd.Şti; - Solvent reclamation/

regeneration- Used oil re-refining or other reuses of previously used oil; R2R9

- Bsec Marmara-1 Çevre Gemisi; Used oil re-refining or other reuses of previously used oil; R9

- Altekin Nakliyat; Used oil re-refining or other uses of previously used oil; R9

These facilities have been licensed by the Ministry of Environment and Forest for recovery. A complete list could be obtained from the Focal Point.


No agreements.


- Ministry of Environment and Forest- Ministry of Industrial and Trade- Turkish Union of Stock Markets and Chambers of Commerce and

Industry - Middle East Technical University (Department of Environmental and

Chemical Engineering)- Boğaziçi University (Turkish National Committee on Solid Wastes



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Export Amount of hazardous wastes exported Pending clarification

Amount of other wastes exported 0




Uganda




Executive DirectorNational Environment Management Authority (NEMA)Plot 17/19/21 Jinja RoadP.O. Box 22255, KampalaUgandaTelephone: (256 41) 25 02 10 or 25 10 64/5/8Telefax: (256 41) 25 75 21 or 23 26 80E-Mail: [email protected]:

National Definition

National definition of waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Uganda. “Waste” includes any matter prescribed as waste, and any radio active matter, whether liquid, solid, gaseous or radioactive which is discharged, emitted or deposited into the environment in such volume, composition or manner as to cause an alteration of the environment.

National definition of hazardous waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Uganda. “Hazardous waste” means any waste specified in the Fifth Schedule or any waste having the characteristics defined in the Second Schedule and determined in accordance with guidelines set out in the Third Schedule of The National Environment (Waste Management) Regulations 1999.

The definition of hazardous waste under the waste management regulations follows the standard definitions laid out in Annexes I, II and III of the Basel Convention. The only modification however, is the inclusion of carcinogenic and radioactive wastes. The waste management regulations lay down in detail the substances, which are considered hazardous, and this list closely follows the list laid down in the Bamako convention, which was preferred to that of the Basel Convention due to its comprehensive coverage.

Uganda regulates/controls additional wastes as hazardous that are not included in Art. 1 (1)a of the Basel Convention and would be controlled for the purpose of transboundary movements pursuant to Art. 1 (1)b. Uganda further regulates wastes containing/contaminated by radio-nuclides, (the concentration or properties of which result from human activity) and carcinogenic wastes as hazardous wastes.

Uganda requires special consideration for the following waste(s) when subjected to transboundary movement: Expired foodstuffs.


Amendment to the Basel ConventionUganda is in a preparatory process of implementing the amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1).

Restrictions on export for final disposal and for recoveryUganda restricts the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery.

The National Environment Act Cap. 153; and the National Environment (Waste Management) Regulations 1999.

This restriction is global and covers all wastes.

No Export of Hazardous Waste is allowed except for destruction purposes in accordance with the Basel Convention and in accordance with the National Environment (Waste Management) Regulations 1999.

Restrictions on import for final disposal and for recoveryUganda restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery.

The National Environment Act Cap. 153; and the National Environment (Waste Management) Regulations 1999.


Regarding the transboundary movement of hazardous waste, the import is prohibited. However, persons desiring to import or export any wastes may apply for a license by completing a movement document, which conforms to the Basel Convention requirements. NEMA is required to notify other States through which the waste will transit in order to seek their informed consent.

In order to ensure tight control/monitoring of possible illegal hazardous waste imports into the country, only a few points have been designated as entry ports.

Restrictions on transit

Uganda restricts the transit of hazardous wastes and other wastes.

The National Environment (Waste Management) Regulations 1999.


Transit must be in line with national regulations and Basel Convention framework.


National strategies/policiesUganda has a national environment policy and an environment sector 5-year plan/programme that is reviewed every 5 years.

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesThe National Environment Act, Cap. 153 established the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) as the principal agency in Uganda for the coordination, monitoring and supervision of all environmental matters. Under Section 53 of this Act, NEMA is mandated to make regulations and guidelines for the classification and management of hazardous wastes. NEMA released the following regulations and guidelines:

-The National Environment (Waste Management) Regulations 1999. These regulations apply to all categories of hazardous and non-hazardous waste; the storage and disposal of hazardous waste and their movement into and out of Uganda; and all waste disposal facilities, landfills, sanitary fills and incinerators;-The National Environment (Standards for Discharge of Effluent into Water or on Land) Regulations, 1999;- Environmental Audit Guidelines for Uganda, 1999;- Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations, 1998; - Environmental Impact Assessment Guidelines,- Draft Environmental Oil Spillers Liability Regulations, - Draft Environmental Oil Spillers Liability Guidelines, and- Draft Solid Waste Management Guidelines.

Economic instruments/ initiativesUganda currently has incentives and/or import duty /sales tax exemptions for “Appropriate – technology” as outlined in the investment code. Other economic incentives/disincentives are currently being discussed.

Measures taken by industries/waste generators- Adoption of cleaner production techniques;- A national cleaner production centre has been established with assistance from UNIDO (2000-2001);- Voluntary adoption of environment Management systems (ISO 14000); and- Adoption of environmentally sustainable industrial development thinking/approach.

Others- Under taking of environmental audits and in particular, waste audits;- NEMA is involved in compliance assistance programmes with industry;- Awareness training and increased information disseminations; and Harmonisation of other sectoral policies and laws.


The measures taken for reduction of the amount of hazardous wastes and other wastes subject to the trtansboundary movement are the same as the measures taken for reduction and/or elimination of hazardous waste generation.


Disposal facilities- Kampala City Council, Landfill Site Kiteezi, Wakiso District;

Landfill for non hazardous Municipality Waste; D1

This is the only landfill site for Kampala city. An improvement and expansion has been implemented. A leachate treatment plant is in place but the discharges are not yet complying with the national standards.



No agreements.


- NEMA (National Environment Management Authority), P.O. Box 22255 Kampala

- Uganda Revenue Authority- Uganda Police- Makerere University of Kampala, P.O. Box 7062 Kampala- National Drug Authority, P.O. Box 9051 Kampala

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Ukraine




Ministry of Environmental Protection35 Urytskoho Str.03035 KyivUkraineTelephone: (38 044) 206 31 51Telefax: (38 044) 206 31 51E-Mail: [email protected]:

Ukrainian Scientific Research Institute of Environmental Problems6, Bakulin Street, 61166 KharkivUkraineTelephone: (38 057) 702 15 85Telefax: (38 057) 702 15 92E-Mail: [email protected]:

National Definition

National definition of waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Ukraine.

"Wastes" means substances, materials or objects, which are disposed of, are intended to be disposed of by their generator or owner, or are required to be disposed of by way of utilization or disposal. (Remarks: "Disposal" means any operation, mentioned in division A of the Annex 1 to the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine Resolution No. 1120 of 13.07.2000. "Utilization" means any operation, mentioned in division of the Annex 1 of the same Resolution.)

National definition of hazardous waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Ukraine. "Hazardous wastes" means wastes included into division A of the Yellow List of wastes, which is approved by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, and have one or more hazardous properties mentioned in the List of hazardous properties, which is approved by the Ministry of Environment Protection, and included into the Green List , which is approved by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, in case when they contain materials, mentioned in the Annex 2 to the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine Resolution of 13.07.2000 No. 1120, in such quantities that can reveal hazardous properties described in the List of hazardous wastes mentioned above.

Ukraine regulates/controls additional wastes as hazardous that are not

included in Art. 1 (1)a of the Basel Convention and would be controlled for the purpose of transboundary movements pursuant to Art. 1 (1)b. 60 Petrol sludge containing lead; 79 Residues from operation on the industrial wastes disposal; and 80 Wastes from production, receiving and use of photo-chemicals or materials for treatment of photochemicals.

According to the national legislation of Ukraine Decision of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 1120 from July, 13, 2000 "On the approval of Regulations about the control for transboundary movements of hazardous waste and their recycling / removal and the Yellow and Green list of waste " in the Basis of the unit A the list A of Basel convention (the annex VIII to Basel convention) is put. In accordance with the subitem "a" item 1 of Article 1 of the Basel convention the waste listed in this section are hazardous. In addition to it three positions (serial numbers 60 - Gasoline sludge which contains lead Y31, AC040; 79 - the Remnants from operations on removal of industrial wastes Y18; 80 - Waste products of manufacture, reception and application of photochemicals or materials for processing photographic materials Y16, AD090 are included.

Ukraine requires special consideration for the following waste(s) when subjected to transboundary movement: To the division "Wastes requiring special consideration" (Annex II to the Basel Convention) are included in addition to the division Б two more items: 83 Sewerage sludge AC270; and 84 Pneumatic tires waste B3140 GK020 TC401220.


Amendment to the Basel ConventionThe amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1) has not been implemented in Ukraine.

Restrictions on export for final disposal and for recoveryUkraine has no restrictions on the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery.

Export of hazardous wastes is carried out in accordance with the Basel Convention provisions.

Restrictions on import for final disposalUkraine restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal.

In accordance with the Law of Ukraine "On wastes" of 5 March 1998 No.187/98-BP (Article 36) the import of wastes in Ukraine with the aim of their storage or disposal is forbidden.

The restriction covers all wastes.According to Article 16 of Decision of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 1120 from July, 13, 2000 import of hazardous waste to Ukraine is forbidden for the purpose of their storage or burial.

Hazardous waste can be imported only under conditions of presence of the written agreement of the Ministry of the environment protection of Ukraine. According to Article 20 of the same Decision of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, the Ministry of the Environment Protection of Ukraine can give the written agreement on import of hazardous waste in the case of certain conditions observance. One of such conditions are:the state of export is a part of the Basel convention or with it the corresponding international agreement about transboundary movement of hazardous waste is made; and the state of export has no technical opportunities and necessary capacities for removal of such waste products by ecologically proved way or such waste are used as secondary raw material in Ukraine.

Restrictions on import for recoveryUkraine has no restrictions on the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery.

Restrictions on transitUkraine has no restrictions on the transit of hazardous wastes and other wastes.

No additional restrictions in comparison with the Basel Convention procedure.


National strategies/policiesVerkhovna Rada (Parliament) of Ukraine 05.03.1998 No. 187/98-BP adopted the national strategy of wastes generation minimization. This strategy was included into the legislative document "The main directions of the state policy in the field of environment protection, natural resources use and ecological safety ensuring"; and Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine 14.01.2000 No 1393-XIV passed the law "On the withdrawal from circulation, treatment, utilization, elimination or further use of unsound and hazardous products."

OthersOn the basis of (iv) the Oblast (Regional) Administrations will identify the whole quantity of waste generated in the region and develop the regional plan on the waste generation decrease measures. This plan must by adopted by the Regional Council; and beginning from the 1994 a number of educational measures was held in Ukraine (seminars, training courses) under the sponsorship of Lund University (Sweden), IDRC-AGRA (Canada), The World Bank, TACIS (Tebodin, ERM), etc. This activity is continuing.


National strategies/policiesTransboundary movement is restricted by the National policy demands to take all possible measures for the reduction of the amount of hazardous wastes and other wastes subject to the transboundary movement.

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesThe Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine issued a resolution of 13.07.2000 No. 1120 (amended 28.09.2000 No. 1481) "On adoption of Regulation on the control for hazardous wastes transportation and utilization/disposal and of Yellow and Green lists of wastes"; andThe Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (now The Ministry of Environment Protection) issued an order of 16.10.2000 No. 165 "On approval of the Hazardous Properties List and of the Instructions on the control of transboundary movements of hazardous wastes and their utilization/disposal."

Economic instruments/ initiativesThe Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (now The Ministry of Environment Protection) issued an order of 15.05.01 No. 181 "On approval of the Provisional procedure for expected losses determination from the pollution of environment during hazardous substances and wastes movements"; and The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine issued a resolution of 19.08.02 No. 1219 "On the approval of the Procedure and rules of the obligatory insurance liability concerning damage compensation during hazardous wastes transboundary movements and utilization/disposal."


Disposal facilities- Specially engineered landfill of Kupiansk casting works, Kharkiv

oblast (region); Disposal of the moulding waste, cast iron and steel casting slurry; D5

- Ash dump of Zmiyiv heat power station, Kharkiv oblast (region); Disposal of the coal ash; D5

- Joint-stock company “Kharkiv tractor works”; Deposit onto land of the worked out moulding sand, steel casting slag’s, abrasive slag from hydraulic system of slurry; D1

- Company “Ukrgermet”, Kharkiv; Secondary convertion of aluminums slag; D1

- Municipal wastes polygons used also for industrial wastes disposal: Town Dergachi (near Kharkiv city); The area of polygons, hectares: 9.5; D5

There are 2,760 of such facilities in Ukraine for industrial wastes and near 700 municipal dumps, part of which are used for industrial wastes disposal, but the Focal Point has no available information on the subject yet.

Recovery/recycling/re-use facilities- Private companies “Tzil” and “Vtortzvetmet”, Kharkiv city;

Utilization of worked out acids and bases accumulators; R4; R6- Integrated mercury works “Nicitovskiy”, town Gorlivka, Donetzk

oblast; Utilization of mercury containing luminescence lamps; R4; R5

- Private company “Set-Kharkiv”; Utilization of chromium plating electrolytes; R6

- Private company “Vtormet”, Kharkiv city; Utilization of ferrous metals scrap; R4

- Private company “Ukrgermet”; Utilization of non-ferrous metals scrap; R4

There are a number of such facilities in Ukraine, but the Focal Point has no available information on the subject yet. These data may be obtained after the inventory completion. This inventory began in 2000 in accordance with the governmental decision.


Bilateral agreement; Ukraine and Russian Federation; 28.05.1997 -; Intergovernmental agreement on cooperation in the field of treatment of the mercury containing wastes. Mercury waste treatment at the mercury industrial complex in the city Gorlovka.


- National center on hazardous waste handling, 39, Degtyariovska St., Kyiv 113, Ukraine 03113

- Ukrainian scientific research institute of environmental problems, 6, Bakulin St., Kharkiv 166, Ukraine 61166

- Industrial waste management center 6, Bakulin St., Kharkiv 166, Ukraine 61166

- Inter-departmental environmental center 60, Lenin Avenue, Kharkiv-1, Ukraine 61001

- Scientific technical center “Ecosafety and resources saving”, 39, Degtyariovska St., Kyiv 113, Ukraine 03113



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1) Until now the forms of statistics accounting on wastes and wastes nomenclature in Ukraine are not in accordance with the Basel Convention waste list.

2) In addition 30,000 items of tyres were imported for R4 operation.



United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Status of Ratifications:Party to the Basel Convention: 07.02.1994 Amendment to the Basel Convention: 13.10.1997Basel protocol on Liability and Compensation: -




Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairsc/o Waste Management Division, DefraFloor 6/E5, Ashdown House123 Victoria Street, London SW1E 6DEUnited Kingdomtel.: (44-20) 7082-8761fax: (44-20) 7082-8764e-mail.: [email protected]: http://www.defra.gov.uk

National Definition

National definition of waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

‘Waste’, including wastes subject to transboundary movements, is defined in Article 1(a) of the EC Framework Directive on Waste (Council Directive 75/442/EEC as amended by 91/156/EEC and Council Decision 96/350/EEC). Article 1(a) provides that ‘waste’ shall mean any substance or object in the categories set out in Annex I [to the Directive] which the holder discards or intends or is required to discard.

National definition of hazardous waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

Council Regulation (EEC) No 259/93 on the supervision and control of shipments of waste within, into and out of the European Community (‘the WSR’) provides the means for supervising and controlling shipments of waste within, into and out of the EC. The WSR is the means by which the UK and other EU Member States implement the Basel Convention and OECD Decision C(2001)107/FINAL. On the 14

June 2001, the OECD Council amended the OECD Decision C(92)39/FINAL. In order to implement that amendment in community legislation, a revision of the current Waste Shipment Regulation 259/93 EEC has thus become legally necessary.

While the WSR does not include a definition of "hazardous waste", wastes listed in Annex III or Annex IV of the WSR destined for movements for recovery within the OECD are controlled as hazardous and highly hazardous respectively. Wastes destined for recovery operations that are not listed in Annexes II, III or IV of the WSR are subject to hazardous waste controls. All shipments of hazardous and non-hazardous waste for disposal are subject to hazardous waste control procedures. Shipments outside the OECD are controlled subject to the rules in relation to Annex V of the WSR.

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland regulates/controls additional wastes as hazardous that are not included in Art. 1 (1)a of the Basel Convention and would be controlled for the purpose of transboundary movements pursuant to Art. 1 (1)b.

Wastes listed in Annexes III and IV of the WSR that are destined for recovery operations are controlled as hazardous and highly hazardous wastes respectively, for the purpose of transboundary movements. A number of the wastes listed in these Annexes are not included within the scope of Article 1(1)a of the Basel Convention.

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland requires special consideration for the following waste(s) when subjected to transboundary movement:

Wastes destined for recovery operations that are not listed in Annexes II, III or IV of the WSR are subject to hazardous waste controls.

Wastes listed on Annex II ‘green list of wastes’ of the WSR may be subject to hazardous waste controls if they are contaminated by other materials to an extent which increases the risks associated with the waste sufficiently to render it appropriate for inclusion in the amber or red lists, or prevents the recovery of the waste in an environmentally sound manner.

Shipments of non-hazardous wastes (green list) for recovery to non-OECD countries may also be subject to hazardous waste control procedures according to the wishes of the importing country. Commission Regulation 1547/1999 (as amended) and Council Regulation 1420/1999 (as amended) set out the applicable control procedures for such shipments (the ‘green list Regulations’).


Amendment to the Basel ConventionThe amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1) has been implemented in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

Council Regulation (EC) No. 120/97 amending Council Regulation (EEC) No. 259/93 on the supervision and control of shipments of waste within, into and out of the European Community ("the WSR") implements the amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1) in the European Community.

Restrictions on export for final disposalUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland restricts the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal.

Article 14 of the WSR prohibits the export of wastes for disposal, except to other EU and EFTA countries. However, the UK prohibits the export of all wastes for disposal (as set out in the UK Management Plan for Exports and Imports of Waste, which came into effect in June 1996).

Restrictions on export for recoveryUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland restricts the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery.

Council Regulation 120/97 prohibits the shipment of certain wastes for recovery from EU Member States to countries not covered by OECD Decision C(92)/39. Annex V of the WSR, which specifies the hazardous wastes subject to the prohibition, was amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No. 2557/2001.

Restrictions on import for final disposalUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal. The UK Management Plan for Export and Imports for Waste (June 1996) sets out, among other things, the UK's policy on the import of waste for final disposal.

The general presumption is that wastes should not be imported for disposal in the UK and imports of all wastes for disposal are prohibited, except in limited circumstances.

Imports of waste for some disposal operations are banned without exception. These are: release into water bodies (oceans, sea beds, rivers etc); incineration at sea; permanent storage; and temporary storage.

For some other disposal operations (landfill, biological, chemical or physio-chemical treatment, and incineration) exceptions are allowed where: the exporting country does not have and cannot be expected to acquire

suitable facilities, and where imports of wastes which cannot realistically be dealt with in an environmentally sound manner in, or in closer proximity to, the country of origin; imports for high temperature incineration, from Ireland and Portugal; and imports of hazardous wastes for high temperature incineration from any country, in cases of emergency.

Additional prohibitions apply by virtue of Regulations made under UK health and safety legislation: imports of amphibole asbestos into the UK are prohibited by regulation 3 of the Asbestos (Prohibitions) Regulations 1992; andImports into the UK, other than from another Member State of the European Economic Area, of the following substances and articles are prohibited under regulation 4(2) of The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1994 namely: 2-naphthylamine, benzidine, 4-aminodiphenyl, 4-nitrophenyl their salts and any substance containing any of these compounds in a total concentration exceeding 0.1 percent by mass; and matches made with white phosphorus.

Restrictions on import for recoveryUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland has no restrictions on the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery.

Restrictions on transitUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland has no restrictions on the transit of hazardous wastes and other wastes.


National strategies/policiesWaste Strategy 2000 for England and Wales was published in May 2000; Since the publication of “Wise about Waste” in 2002, this now only applies to England. It is undergoing review currently. Scotland’s National Waste Strategy was published on 9 December 1999; Northern Ireland’s Strategy on 22 March 2000; and Wales’ National Waste Strategy “Wise about Waste” was published in June 2002.

Each strategy sets up a long term framework with challenging targets underpinned by realistic programmes to deliver more sustainable waste management; raising the awareness and participation of all stakeholders, including the public. The emphasis is on prioritising waste minimisation, achieving substantial increases in the recovery of value through recycling, composting, anaerobic digestion, and various Energy-from-Waste technologies.

The Prime Minister’s Strategy Unit Report - ‘Waste Not, Want Not’, published in November 2002, looked at ways to fulfill the UK’s obligations and targets (particularly under the Landfill Directive) and to deliver more sustainable waste management. In its response, the

Government accepted the majority of the reports’ recommendations, and action has been taken to implement these commitments – significantly in the increase of the landfill tax, the reformation of the Landfill Tax Credit Scheme and the creation of a new Waste Implementation Programme within Defra to deliver a package of strategic measures recommended by the report.

England: Waste Strategy 2000 set targets for the reduction of certain wastes going to landfill, and for the recovery of value (particularly through recycling and composting). These include targets to: reduce the landfill of industrial and commercial waste to 85% of 1998 levels; recycle/compost at least 25% of household waste by 2005; 30% by 2010 and 33% by 2015; and, recover value from 40% of municipal waste by 2005; 45% by 2010 and 67% by 2015. In March 2001 statutory performance standards were set for local authorities in England. These require them to, on average, recycle/compost double 1998/9 levels by 2003/4 and almost treble those levels by 2005/6.

The Waste Strategy is currently being revised with a view to publication later in 2006.

Wales: The Welsh Assembly Government published its National Waste Strategy “Wise about Waste” in June 2002 which can be viewed on www.wales.gov.uk. The emphasis is on waste minimisation and re-use of materials, and includes targets to: achieve combined recycling and composting of municipal waste of 15% in 2003-04, 25% in 2006-07, and 40% in 2009-10 (with only compost derived from source segregated materials counting); reduce the landfill of industrial and commercial waste to less than 85% of 1998 levels by 2005, and less than 80% of 1998 levels by 2010; reduce hazardous waste by 2010 by at least 20% compared with 2000. The Welsh Assembly Government has so far allocated £79 million in additional resources to improve waste management in Wales for the period 2001/02 to 2004/05.

Scotland: The National Waste Strategy: 11 Area Waste Plans were published in March 2003 along with a National Waste Plan for Scotland. The National Waste Plan sets out a range of targets that reflect statutory requirements under the landfill directive and voluntary targets that are an accumulation of the Best Practicable Environmental Options identified in each Area Waste Plan. These targets include

Stop growth in the amount of municipal waste produced by 2010 Achieve 25% recycling and composting of municipal waste by

2006, 30% by 2008, and 55% by 2020 Provide widespread segregated kerbside waste collections across

Scotland to over 90% of households by 2020; Recover energy from 14% of municipal waste (2020); Reduce land-filling of municipal waste from 90% to 30% (2020); Provide waste minimisation advice and business waste

framework to businesses; and Develop markets for recycled material to help recycling become

viable and reduce costs.

Northern Ireland: The Waste Management Strategy for Northern Ireland sets provisional targets for the reduction of waste to landfill and for increases in recycling and composting. These include targets to: recover 25% of household waste by 2005; recover 40% of household waste by 2010, of which 25% shall be by recycling or composting; reduce the landfilling of industrial and commercial wastes to 85% of 1998 levels by 2005; and, reduce the quantities of biodegradable municipal wastes being landfilled to 75% of 1995 baseline levels by 2010, 50% by 2013 and 35% by 2020. It is intended for these targets to become mandatory at the first Strategy Review point in 2003.

Legislation, regulations and guidelines- The Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging Waste) Regulations 1997 (as amended) implement part of the EC Directive on Packaging and Packaging Waste 94/62/EC, in particular the recovery and recycling targets. These required that, by 2001, between 50% and 65% recovery and between 25% and 45% recycling of packaging waste had to be achieved and within this, a minimum of 15% of each material was to be recycled;- A revised Packaging Directive 2004/12/EC came into force in February 2004 and set new recovery and recycling targets to be met by 31 December 2008.- A revised and consolidated set of packaging Regulations “the Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging Waste) Regulations 2005” came into force on 1 January 2006 and implement the new requirements in Directive 2004/12/EC:- The GB Regulations, and parallel legislation in Northern Ireland, place obligations on certain businesses who place packaging on the market including, in particular, a requirement to carry out target levels of packaging waste recovery and recycling each year. - The Packaging Waste Recovery Note (PRN) is an evidence note used by obligated businesses to demonstrate compliance with their recovery and recycling obligations. These is also a Packaging Waste Export Recovery Note (PERN) which is issued in respect of tonnages of packaging waste exported for recycling overseas (within and outside the EC). Only reprocessors and exporters who have been accredited by the relevant Agency (Environment Agency in England and Wales or Scottish Environment Protection Agency in Scotland) may issue PRNs or PERNs respectively;- The Packaging (Essential Requirements) Regulations 1998 took full effect in January 1999 and were superceded by revised Regulations in 2003. They implement the Directive Provisions specifying essential requirements for packaging placed on the market, which cover minimisation, avoidance of noxious and hazardous substances and the need for packaging to be recoverable (through at least one of the following: material recycling, incineration with energy recovery, composting or biodegradation);- On 1 August 2000, the Pollution, Prevention and Control (PPC)

Regulations entered into force in England and Wales implementing the EU Integrated Pollution, Prevention and Control Directive (96/61/EC) fo. This is progressively replacing the Integrated Pollution Control (IPC) regulatory regime, applicable to the most potentially polluting industrial processes, which requires the use of BATNEEC (best available techniques not entailing excessive cost) to prevent the release of polluting substances or, where this is not possible, to minimise emissions and render them harmless. Separate systems are being introduced to apply the IPPC Directive to Scotland, Northern Ireland and the offshore oil and gas industries. Existing processes will be phased into the new regulatory regime on a sectoral basis up to 2007. IPC covers about 2000 processes whereas PPC will cover 5000-6000. The PPC regime, which requires the use of BAT (best available techniques), will also include a wider range of installations. Those regulated under PPC will be required to abide by the general principle that waste production should be avoided wherever possible; where waste is produced it should be recovered, or recycled, unless technically and economically impossible; and- The technical and regulatory aspects of Council Directive 99/31/EC on the Landfill of Waste were implemented in England and Wales by the Landfill (England and Wales) Regulations 2002; these came into force on 15 June 2002. The Directive bans from landfill certain hazardous wastes, along with liquid waste, tyres, and infectious clinical wastes. It also requires the pre-treatment of waste before disposal to landfill. The Directive bans the co-disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste and will place strict controls on landfill sites, particularly those for hazardous waste. One likely effect of this will be to increase the cost of disposal of hazardous waste in the future, providing an incentive to reduce the amount of hazardous waste generated.

Economic instruments/ initiativesArticles 5 (1) and (2) of the Landfill Directive deal with strategies for the reduction of biodegradable waste and sets targets to reduce the amount of biodegradable municipal waste going to landfill. These aspects of the Directive were implemented in the UK by the Waste and Emissions Trading Act 2003.

The Landfill Tax was introduced in October 1996 as the first UK tax with an explicit environmental objective. It was designed to promote the ‘polluter-pays’ principle by increasing the price of landfill to better reflect its environmental cost, and to promote a more sustainable approach to waste management. The 1998 Budget introduced changes to the Landfill Tax including an increase from £7 to £10 per tonne for active waste from 1 April 1999. The 1999 Budget introduced an automatic escalator, which will increase the rate of tax for active waste by £1 per year, until the rate reaches £15 per tonne in 2004/5. The 2003 Budget announced that the rate will be increased by £3 in 2005-06 to £18 per tonne, and by at least £3 per tonne in the years thereafter, on the way to a medium- to- long-term rate of £35 per tonne. The rate of tax for inactive waste remains frozen at £2 per tonne.

Measures taken by industries/waste generatorsEnvirowise: Envirowise is a government-funded programme that aims to promote cost-effective Resource Efficiency strategies cleaner technology. It offers free, independent advice on practical ways to minimise waste and convert turnover into profit. Envirowise offers a range of free waste minimisation consultation and reference products to businesses in the UK including the environment and energy helpline, publications (case studies, best practice guides and datasheets written by experts provide up-to-date information on waste minimisation issues, methods and successes) and Resource Efficiency Clubs. www.envirowise.gov.uk.

ISO 14001: At the end of 2004 there were 5,460 certifications in the UK.

EMAS: At the end of 2004 there were 61 organisations registered for EMAS. This data relates to companies in all sectors and not exclusively companies dealing with hazardous waste or waste management companies more generally.

OthersThe Waste Implementation Programme (WIP) was et up in May 2003 following a report published the Strategy Unit in November 2002 entitled ‘Waste Not, Want Not’. The remit of WIP is to divert biodegradable municipal waste (BMW) from landfill in England and help meet the requirements of Article 5 of the EU Landfill Directive. WIP seeks to achieve this through waste reduction, recycling and home composting in close cooperation with Local Authorities. The targets of Article 5 require that:

- The UK, by 2010, reduce BMW landfilled to 75% of that produced in 1995.- By 2013, the UK reduce BMW landfilled to 50% of that produced in 1995.- By 2020, to reduce BMW landfilled in the UK to 35% of that produced in 1995.

WIP’s budget for the financial year 04/05 was approximately £90 million.

Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP): WRAP is a government funded organisation which aims to remove barriers to waste minimisation, re-use and recycling, and to create stable and efficient markets for recycled materials and products. WRAP works with consumers, waste generators and re-processors, manufacturers, businesses and government. It has several work streams, focusing on generic recycling issues (financial mechanisms, procurement, waste minimization, collection and waste awareness) and specific material streams (paper, glass, organics wood, plastic and aggregates). More

information on WRAP is available at http://www.wrap.org.uk.


National strategies/policiesThe UK Management Plan for Exports and Imports of Waste 1996 prohibits the export of all waste for disposal, and most imports, in keeping with the principles of self-sufficiency and proximity whereby waste should be disposed of in, or as close as possible to, the country of origin.


Disposal facilitiesThere are too many facilities in the UK that are authorised to dispose of wastes to list here.The Environmental Services Association (ESA), 154 Buckingham Palace Road, London SW1W 9TR, tel: (44-20) 7824-8882, fax: (44-20) 7824-8753, e-mail: [email protected], web site: www.esauk.org; and

The Chartered Institute of Wastes Management, 9 Saxon Court, St Peters Gardens, Northampton NN1 1SX, tel: (44-1604) 620-426, fax: (44-1604) 621-339, e-mail: [email protected], web site: www.ciwm.co.uk.

Recovery/recycling/re-use facilitiesThere are too many facilities in the UK that are authorised to recover/recycle/re-use wastes to list here.The Environmental Services Association (ESA), 154 Buckingham Palace Road, London SW1W 9TR, tel: (44-20) 7824-8882, fax: (44-20) 7824-8753, e-mail: [email protected], web site: www.esauk.org; and

The Chartered Institute of Wastes Management, 9 Saxon Court, St Peters Gardens, Northampton NN1 1SX, tel: (44-1604) 620-426, fax: (44-1604) 621-339, e-mail: [email protected], web site: www.ciwm.co.uk


- Multilateral agreement; OECD Member Countries; 1992 -; OECD Decision C(92)39/FINAL on the Control of Transfrontier Movements of Wastes Destined for Recovery Operations (30 March 1992). Concerns shipments of wastes for recovery between OECD Member Countries

- Multilateral agreement; OECD Member Countries; OECD Decision C(2001)107/FINAL on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Wastes Destined for Recovery Operations


- Waste Management, Industry and Training Advisory Board (WAMITAB), Peterbridge House, 3 The Lakes, Northampton NN4 7HE, Tel: + 44 (0) 1604 231950, Fax: + 44 (0)1604 232457, e-mail: [email protected]

- Environmental Services Association (ESA),154 Buckingham Palace RoadLondon SW1W 9TR, Tel: + 44 (0)20 7824 8882, Fax: + 44 (0)20 7824 8753,E-mail: [email protected], www.esauk.org

- The Chartered Institute of Wastes Management (CIWM), 9 Saxon CourtSt. Peters Gardens, Northampton NN1 1SX,Tel: + 44 (0) 1604

http://www.ciwm.co.uk/

620426, Fax: + 44 (0) 1604 621339 E-mail: [email protected], www.ciwm.co.uk

- Environment Agency, TFS National Service, Richard Fairclough House, Knutsford Road, Latchford, WarringtonCheshire WA4 1HG,Tel: + 44 (0)1925 542265653999 ,Fax: +44 (0)1925 542105,www.environment-agency.gov.uk.

- Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), Clearwater House, Heriott Watt Research Park, Avenue North Riccarton, Edinburgh, EH14 4AP,Tel: + 44 (0)131 449 7296, Fax: + 44 (0)131 449 7277, www.sepa.org.uk



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Amount of hazardous wastes generated under Art. 1(1)a (Annex I: Y1-Y45) of BCAmount of hazardous wastes generated under Art. 1(1)b of BC 1)

Total amount of hazardous wastes generated 1)

Amount of other wastes generated (Annex II: Y46-Y47)



1) The estimate of hazardous waste arisings in the UK is 5,315,698 metric tons which is taken from data collected under the Special Waste Regulations 1996 (as amended) and the Special Waste Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1998. Under these Regulations all domestic movements of 'special waste' are tracked by consignment notes. The definition of hazardous waste for domestic movement used within these Regulations is derived from EC Directive 91/689/EC on hazardous waste and Decision 94/904 EC, which sets out an EC hazardous waste list Article 1(4) of the 1991 Directive allows EC Member States to go beyond EC hazardous waste lists. The UK has taken up this option through setting out criteria by which waste, not on the hazardous waste list but possessing one or more of a limited number of hazardous waste properties, is also recorded as hazardous. The figures are only estimates as hazardous waste arisings may be double-counted if they are subject to more than one movement. There will also be hazardous waste arisings on-site which do not need to be tracked and are thus not included in the data.

http://www.sepa.org.uk/



Uzbekistan




State Committee for Nature Protection99, Amir Timur Street700128 TashkentUzbekistanTelephone: (99871) 139 41 95/10 78Telefax: (99871) 135 79 20/07 62E-Mail: [email protected]:

State Committee for Nature Protection99, Amir Timur Street700128 TashkentUzbekistanTelephone: (99871) 139 41 95/10 78Telefax: (99871) 135 79 20/07 62E-Mail: [email protected]:

National Definition

National definition of waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Uzbekistan. Waste is the rest of raw materials, articles, which were generated during the production of goods, energy, implementation of works (services) and lost initial consumer characteristics completely or partly (waste of production) and articles and materials, which lost their consumer characteristics as a result of their physical depreciation and obsolescence (waste of consumption). (Document 118.0027714.60-97: Nature protection)

National definition of hazardous waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Uzbekistan. Hazardous waste is waste containing substances, which have one of the hazardous characteristics (toxic, contagious, explosive, flammable, high-reactive) and are present in such quantity and kind that are direct or potential danger to the environment, life and health of people themselves as well as during the getting in touch with other substances or environment. (Document 118.0027714.60-97: Nature protection)


In Uzbekistan there are no wastes other than those pursuant to Art. 1 (1)a and/or Art. 1 (1)b of the Basel Convention that require special


Amendment to the Basel ConventionThe amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1) has not been implemented in Uzbekistan.

Restrictions on transit and export and import for final disposal and for recoveryUzbekistan has no restrictions on the transit and export and import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery.


National strategies/policiesNational policy of hazardous industrial and municipal waste management is described in "Environmental Implementation Program in the Republic of Uzbekistan for 1999-2005" adopted by the Resolution 469 of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan (20 October 1999).

Legislation, regulations and guidelines"Plan of realization of activities for the National Center establishment for the working-out of programs of sustainable and environmentally sound productions" was worked-out and adopted by the Resolution 273-f of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan (15 June 1999).

Economic instruments/ initiativesPayment for the releasing of the contaminating substances into the environment and disposal of waste in the Republic of Uzbekistan was introduced from 1 January 2002. Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. 490 (31 December 2001) "Forecast of main macroeconomic indices and National Budget of the Republic of Uzbekistan for 2002."



National strategies/policiesNone.

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesResolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. 151 (19 April 2000) "About control of import and export of hazardous products and wastes to the Republic of Uzbekistan and from its territory."




Disposal facilities- Dumping of solid municipal wastes in the special rubbish-heaps of

the cities and settlements; Directed at isolation of wastes and preventing contaminating substances getting into the environment and further using of these wastes.; D1

- Dumping of hazardous industrial wastes in the bowels of the earth; Directed at isolation of wastes and preventing contaminating substances getting into the environment and further using of these wastes; D1

- Dumping in the specially equipped repositories with the isolated surface; Closed or semi-closed pools for keeping liquid industrial wastes; D5

Recovery/recycling/re-use facilities- Rendering of hazardous industrial wastes at the works where they

were produced; Treatment of wastes which leads to the reduction or liquidation of their hazardous effects; R3,R5

- Transmission of hazardous industrial wastes to other enterprises for utilization and treatment; Using of these wastes as secondary raw material, fuel, fertilizer and others; R4


- Multilateral agreement; Agreement to regulate transboundary shipments of dangerous wastes and their disposal; the members of the Commonwealth of Independent States; 12.04.1996 -


- State Committee for Nature Protection, 99, A. Timur St., Tashkent, 700084

- Tashkent Research Institute “VODGEO”, 7, Drujba Narodov Ave., block “E”, Tashkent, 700043

- Agency “Uzcommunalhizmat”, 1, Nijazbek juli, Tashkent, 700035- Ministry of Emergency, 6, Mustakillik, Tashkent, 700078



tons)

Generation


32,080,744 1)

Amount of hazardous wastes generated under Art. 1(1)b of BCTotal amount of hazardous wastes generated 32,080,744 1)




1) Decrease in the amount of hazardous wastes generated compared to 1999 is due to decline in production at certain factories which were the major source of hazardous wastes.

2) Total amount of Y46 generated: 5,189,650 cubic meters (m3).



Viet Nam




Vietnam Environment Protection Agency (VEPA)Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE)67 Nguyen Du Street, HanoiViet NamTelephone: (84 4) 822 44 20Telefax: (84 4) 822 31 89E-Mail: [email protected] or [email protected]: www.nea.gov.vn

Vietnam Environment Protection Agency (VEPA)Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE)67 Nguyen Du Street, HanoiViet NamTelephone: (84 4) 822 44 20Telefax: (84 4) 822 31 89E-Mail: [email protected] or [email protected]: www.nea.gov.vn

National Definition

National definition of waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Viet Nam.

Law on Environmental Protection - amended in 2005 (enter into force in 1 July 2006) defines that wastes are substances in form of solid, liquid, gas, which are discharged production, service, living or other activities.

National definition of hazardous waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Viet Nam.

Regulations on Hazardous Waste Management (issued by Decision 155/1999/QD-TTg dated 16 July 1999 of the Prime Minister) defines that hazardous wastes are wastes which contains substances or compounds/mixtures having one of directly hazardous characteristics (flammable, explosive, poisonous, corrosive, infectious or other toxic characteristics) or which, by interaction with other substances, harm the environment and human health.

Law on Environmental Protection - amended in 2005 (enter into force in 1 July 2006) similarly defines that hazardous wastes are wastes containing toxic, radioactive, flammable, explosive, corrosive, infectious, poisonous components or other hazardous characteristics.



In Viet Nam there are no wastes other than those pursuant to Art. 1 (1)a and/or Art. 1 (1)b of the Basel Convention that require special consideration when subjected to transboundary movement.


Amendment to the Basel Convention

Viet Nam is in a preparatory process of implementing the amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1).

Vietnam has not formally ratified the Amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1) but the Law of Environment Protection of Vietnam in fact prohibits any importation or exportation of hazardous wastes regardless of their sources or destinations.

Restrictions on export for final disposal and for recovery

Law on Environment Protection in 1993 prohibited the export of waste for any purpose but the Law on Environmental Protection - amended in 2005 (enter into force in 1 July 2006) has repealed this provision.

The restriction covers all countries and all wastes under the definition.

This prohibition will only valid until 1 July 2006 when Law on Environmental Protection - amended in 2005 enters into force.


Waste is prohibited from import for any purpose by both Law on Environment Protection in 1993 and Law on Environmental Protection - amended in 2005 (enter into force in 1 July 2006).

The restriction covers all countries and all wastes under the definition.

The prohibition covers all countries and all wastes under the definition. However, the State allows importation of certain categories of scrap materials after being treated and cleaned outside the country for use as material for industrial production (see Decision 03/2004/QD-BTNMT below). Hence, waste import for final disposal is completely prohibited.

Restrictions on import for recovery


The prohibition covers all countries and all wastes under the definition. However, the State allows importation of certain categories of scrap materials after being treated and cleaned outside the country for use as

material for industrial production (see Decision 03/2004/QD-BTNMT below). Hence, waste import for final disposal is completely prohibited. The List of scraps to be imported is updated regularly.

Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment issued the Decision 03/2004/QD-BTNMT dated on 2 April 2004 of the Minister of Natural Resources and Environment on promulgation of Environment Protection Regulations on the Import of Scrap Materials as Secondary Materials for Domestic Production.

Vietnam differentiates between wastes and scrap materials. Law on Environmental Protection - amended in 2005 and Decision 03/2004/QD-BTNMT define scrap materials as products or materials discarded from production or consumption, which could be recovered as secondary materials for production.

Restrictions on transit

Law on Environmental Protection - amended in 2005 (enter into force since 1 July 2006) prohibit the transit of wastes (as defined by this Law, not scrap materials).

Regulations on management of businesses on temporary import for re-export and transit of commodities prohibited or suspended from import (issued by Decision 2504/2005/QD-BTN dated 10/10/2005 of Minister of Trade):

Article 2: Commodities for temporary import for re-export or transit

1. Prohibit temporary import for re-export and transit of commodities included in the attached List.

2. For commodities prohibited or suspended from import not included in the attached List, businesses of temporary import for re-export or transit can only be done under the written permit issued by Ministry of Trade or the Provincial People’s Committee of relevant frontier economic zone.

Article 3: Permitting authorities

1. Ministry of Trade shall issue permit for businesses on temporary import for re-export and transit of commodities prohibited or suspended from import through international ports of Vietnam

2. The Provincial People’s Committee of relevant frontier economic zone shall issue permit for businesses on temporary import for re-export and transit of commodities prohibited or suspended from import in frontier economic zone.

3. Co-permitting between Ministry of Trade and or the Provincial People’s Committee of relevant frontier economic zone:

a. Businesses on temporary import through international ports and then re-export through frontier economic zone shall be permitted by the Provincial People’s Committee of frontier economic zone before applying for permit by Ministry of Trade.

Businesses permitted by Ministry of Trade for temporary import for re-export or transit would like to change re-export through frontier economic zone shall present permit by Ministry of Trade as basis for applying permit by the Provincial People’s Committee of relevant frontier economic zone.

List of commodities prohibited from temporary import for re-export and transit

(Annex of Regulations on management of businesses on temporary import for re-export and transit of commodities prohibited or suspended

from import)

1. Weapon and ammunition, explosives (except for industrial explosives stipulated by specific regulations), military equipments.

2. Antiques.3. Drugs/dopes (except for pre-substances stipulated by specific

regulations).4. Poisonous chemicals.5. Wild and precious natural animals and plants.6. Specialized ciphers and cipher software for State secret security.7. Scrap materials (except for scrap materials allowed for import as

raw materials for domestic production pursuant to Decision 03/2004/QD-BTNMT).

All wastes and scrap materials (except for scrap materials allowed for import as raw materials for domestic production pursuant to Decision 03/2004/QD-BTNMT) are prohibited from transit in Vietnam.


National strategies/policies

National Strategy on Environmental Protection until 2010 and Vision toward 2020: The first specific objective is pollution reduction and the first main task is pollution prevention and control. Waste recycling is encouraged.

Resolution 41-NQ/TW dated 15 November 2004 of the Politburo on enhancement of environmental protection in the industrialization and modernization of the country: aims at pollution reduction, including pollution control at source and waste recycling.


Law on Environmental Protection - amended in 2005 (enter into force since 1 July 2006) encourages waste reduction and recycling as well as stipulates responsibility of generators for waste minimization.

Regulations on Hazardous Wastes Management issued by Decision No. 155/1999/QD-TTg dated July 16, 1999 of the Prime Minister (under amendment process) stipulates that generators are responsible for reducing and separating hazardous waste at source.Economic instruments/ initiatives

Law on Environmental Protection in 1993 stipulates that individuals and/or organizations have the obligation to pay compensation fees (damages) according to relevant legislation if their activities or operations are causing harm to the environment

Law on Environmental Protection - amended in 2005 (enter into force since 1 July 2006):

- Organizations, households and/or individuals that have production or business of products related to long term adverse impact on environment and human health have to pay environmental tax.

- Individuals and/or organizations that discharge into environment or cause harm to environment have to pay environmental fee.

Decree No 67/2003/ND-CP dated June 13, 2003 on environmental fees for waste water.Measures taken by industries/waste generators

In carrying out production, business and other activities, all organizations and individuals must implement measures for environmental sanitation and have appropriate waste treatment equipment to ensure compliance with environment standards and to prevent and combat environmental degradation, environmental pollution and environmental incidents (Law on Environmental Protection in 1993).

Application of Cleaner Production and ISO 140000 is increasing.


National strategies/policies


Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment issued the Decision 03/2004/QD-BTNMT dated on 2 April 2004 of the Minister of Natural Resources and Environment on promulgation of Environment Protection Regulations on the Import of Scrap Materials as Secondary Materials for Domestic Production.


Landfills over the country

Medical waste incinerators over the country.

Recovery activities in Vietnam are done by household sectors at

recycling craft villages. Almost all recycling craft villages are scattered in the North Vietnam, of which the recycled materials are paper, plastics, metals and glass.

(More details could be provided by VEPA)


No agreements.


- Vietnam Environment Protection Agency; Ministry of Industry; Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development; Ministry of Construction; Institute for Environmental Science and Technology – Hanoi University of Technology




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160,000



Import Amount of hazardous wastes imported 0Amount of other wastes imported No data



Yemen




ChairmanEnvironment Protection Authority (EPA)P.O. Box 19719, Sana'aRepublic of YemenTelephone: (967 1) 20 78 17Telefax: (967 1) 20 73 27E-Mail: [email protected] or [email protected]

Website:

ChairmanEnvironment Protection Authority (EPA)P.O. Box 19719, Sana'aRepublic of YemenTelephone: (967 1) 20 78 17Telefax: (967 1) 20 73 27E-Mail: [email protected] or [email protected]:

National Definition

National definition of waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Yemen. Waste is materials or substances of mobile things to be disposed of or intended to be disposed or it is required according to the prevailing rules of the law to get rid of or that owner and possessor desire to recycle it or neutralize it to dispose of it.

National definition of hazardous waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Yemen. Hazardous waste is any waste that is generated from industrial, chemical or radiation operations and becomes hazardous due to its contents of materials or concentration of materials or due to its chemical or reactions or due to its toxic characteristics or being liable to explosion or to create corrosion or any other characteristics that arise danger to human being, fauna and flora to the environment whether independently or inter mixed with other wastes.


In Yemen there are no wastes other than those pursuant to Art. 1 (1)a and/or Art. 1 (1)b of the Basel Convention that require special consideration when subjected to transboundary movement.


Amendment to the Basel ConventionThe amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1) has been implemented in Yemen.

Restrictions on export for final disposalYemen restricts the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal.

سواء ) معها التعامل طريقة ًكانت أيا للنفايات التصدير على قيود يوجد لا النهائي للتخلص النفايات تصدير على قيود) الاسترداد أو النهائي للتخلص كانتRestrictions on export for recoveryYemen has no restrictions on the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery.

Restrictions on import for final disposalYemen restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal.

رقم ) ) للقانون التنفيذية اللائحة في الواردة الخطرة المخلفات ل ما. 1995لسنة( 26ك وأيضا البيئة، حماية بشأن مالمستوردة المخلفات من الاستفادة على قادرة محلية جهات هناك يكون لم ما الاتفاقية، في .ورد

Restrictions on import for recoveryYemen restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery.

( رقم ) للقانون التنفيذية اللائحة في الواردة الخطرة المخلفات ما. 1995لسنة( 26كل وأيضا البيئة، حماية بشأن مالمستوردة المخلفات من الاستفادة على قادرة محلية جهات هناك يكون لم ما الاتفاقية، في .ورد

Restrictions on transitYemen restricts the transit of hazardous wastes and other wastes.


National strategies/policiesMeasures were taken to implement laws and by-laws in relation to the reduction and to minimization of hazardous wastes. Also, management plans are being effectively implemented through efficient officers.

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesCurrently in Yemen there are very few laws on this matter. However, preparations are underway for drafting legislation.


National strategies/policiesEIA policy for the Republic of Yemen.

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesEnvironmental law No.26 for the year 95; and by-laws of Environment law.

Disposal/Recovery


Facilities


No agreements.


- EPC- Ministry of Transport- Ministry of Health- Ministry of Industry- Ministry of Agriculture




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Zambia




The DirectorEnvironmental Council of ZambiaP.O. Box 35131, LusakaZambiaTelephone: (260 1) 25 41 30/46Telefax: (260 1) 25 41 64E-Mail: [email protected] :

The Permanent SecretaryMinistry of Tourism, Environment and Natural Resources, Box 34011, LusakaZambiaTelephone: (260 1) 22 94 11 to 16Telefax: (260 1) 22 21 89E-Mail: [email protected]:

National Definition

National definition of waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Zambia. According to the Environmental Protection and Pollution Control Act (EPPCA) of 1990, amended in 1999, "waste" means garbage, refuse, sludges and other discarded substances resulting from industrial and commercial operations and from domestic and community activities, intended to be disposed of, or are disposed of or are required to be disposed of, but does not include waste water as defined in Part IV of the Act.

National definition of hazardous waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Zambia. According to the Hazardous Waste Management Regulations Statutory Instrument Number 125 of 2001 "hazardous waste" means waste, including objects, articles or substances, which is poisonous, corrosive, irritant, explosive, inflammable, toxic or harmful to man, animal, plant or environment.

Zambia regulates/controls additional wastes as hazardous that are not included in Art. 1 (1)a of the Basel Convention and would be controlled for the purpose of transboundary movements pursuant to Art. 1 (1)b. Schedule 4 (Regulation 3), Schedule 5 (Regulation 3), Schedule 6 of the Hazardous Waste Management Regulations, 2001, provides a list of hazardous waste, list of hazardous characteristics (Annex III of the Basel Convention) and categories of wastes to be controlled (Annex I of the


Basel Convention) respectively.

In Zambia there are no wastes other than those pursuant to Art. 1 (1)a and/or Art. 1 (1)b of the Basel Convention that require special consideration when subjected to transboundary movement.


Amendment to the Basel ConventionThe amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1) has been implemented in Zambia. The Environmental Protection and Pollution Control Act (EPPCA) No. 12 of 1990, amended 1999 prohibits the import of any type of hazardous waste.

Restrictions on export for final disposalZambia restricts the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal.

The Environmental Protection and Pollution Control Act, 1990, amended in 1999; The Hazardous Waste Management Regulations, Statutory Instrument No. 125 of 2001.

The restriction covers those countries which have not consented to receive the waste and those that are not under Annex VII, unless a bilateral agreement exists.

Restrictions on export for recoveryZambia restricts the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery.

The Environmental Protection and Pollution Control Act, 1990, amended in 1999; The Hazardous Waste Management Regulations, Statutory Instrument No. 125 of 2001.

The restriction covers those countries which have not consented to receive the waste and those that are not under Annex VII, unless a bilateral agreement exists.

Export will be subject to consent received from receiving country and if receiving country has necessary facilities and capacity to handle hazardous waste.

Restrictions on import for final disposal and for recoveryZambia restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery.

The Environmental Protection and Pollution Control Act, 1990, amended in 1999; and Hazardous Waste Management Regulations, 2001.

The restriction covers all countries and all wastes.

Restrictions on transitZambia restricts the transit of hazardous wastes and other wastes.

The Environmental Protection and Pollution Control Act, 1990, amended in 1999; and Hazardous Waste Management Regulations, 2001.

The restriction covers all countries

But permission for transit of hazardous waste should be obtained from the authorities and notification of both the country of export and import should be shown received.


National strategies/policiesThe development of the National Waste Management Strategy is almost complete. The Environmental Council of Zambia in conjunction with the National Chambers of commerce and Industry has been conducting training on cleaner production techniques.

The Environmental Council of Zambia conducts public awareness on proper management of hazardous wastes. The Environmental Council of Zambia has also conducted projects that aim at disposal of hazardous and other wastes and reduction of generation of hazardous and other wastes.

Conditional licensing system for generation of hazardous waste has been introduced; the higher the amount of waste generated, higher the license fees. Basically the Polluter Pays Principle is employed.

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesThe Zambian Government has an Environmental Protection and Pollution Control Act which was enacted in 1990; Hazardous Waste Management Regulations, 2001 have been developed to address all aspects of hazardous waste management; The pesticides and Toxic Substances Regulation came into effect in 1994. It addresses all aspects of chemicals management; Guidelines on management of used oil, lead acid batteries and health care waste being developed; and The Ozone Depleting Substances regulations of 27 of 2001 restricts importation of ODS and equipment containing ODS and management of Obsolete equipment.

Economic instruments/ initiativesStill to be developed.

Measures taken by industries/waste generatorsImplementation of cleaner production techniques; and setting up of environmental departments.Others

Public awareness programmes.


National strategies/policiesThe final draft of the national waste management strategy is being developed.

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesHazardous Waste Management Regulations, 2001; and Guidelines on management of used oil, lead acid batteries and health care waste being developed.

Economic instruments/ initiativesProvide for fees to be paid for export of hazardous waste.

Measures taken by industries/waste generatorsImplementation of cleaner production technologies; and change in the processes of production.


Disposal facilities- Indeni Petroleum Oil Refinery, P O Box 71869, Ndola; Crude oil

refinery; D2- Bata Tannery, PO Box 170, Kafue; Leather tanning; D1- Ndola City Council, PO Box 70797, Ndola; Municipal dump site; D1- Kitwe City Council, Po Box 20070, Kitwe; Municipal dump site; D1- TAP Building Products, Chilanga; Cement asbestos products

manufacturing; DI

A complete list could be obtained from the Focal Point.These disposal sites commenced operations without environmental impact assessment being conducted. Record keeping has been poor. Regulations are being enforced to ensure records are kept and submitted to ECZ.


Still over 10,000 tonnes are not collected. Need for increased capacity of recycling via a sound collection / take back system.


No agreements.


- Environmental Council of Zambia, Box 35131, Lusaka- University of Zambia, 32379, Lusaka- Copperbelt University- Zambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ZACCI), Box 30844,

Lusaka- Disaster Management and Mitigation Unit, Vice President’s Office,

Lusaka



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53,750 (1)

Amount of hazardous wastes generated under Art. 1(1)b of BCTotal amount of hazardous wastes generated 53,750 (1)

Amount of other wastes generated (Annex II: Y46-Y47) 1,600,000



1) The figures cover major waste types, the value will be higher when other waste types are considered. The inventory to update the information is currently being undertaken on most of the wastes. The information provided is an estimate from the industrial returns.



Djibouti




Ministère de l’EnvironnementBP: 11 Djiboutitel.: (253) 35 00 06/ 35 85 22fax: (253) 35 16 18e-mail.: [email protected]:

MinistreMinistre de l'Habitat, de l'Urbanisme, de l'Environnement et de l'Aménagement du Territoire, B.P. 11 DjiboutiRépublique de DjiboutiTelephone: (253) 35 00 06 or 35 83 57Telefax: (253) 35 16 18E-Mail: [email protected]:

National Definition

National definition of waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Djibouti. Loi cadre sur l’environnement.Article 45 : on entend par déchets toute substance ou matière, résidu d’un processus de transformation ou d’utilisation.

National definition of hazardous waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Djibouti. Loi cadre sur l’environnement:Article 43 : Au sens de la présente loi, on entend par déchet dangereux, toute substance chimique nocive ou dangereuse qui, en raison de sa toxicité, de sa radioactivité, ou de sa concentration dans les chaînes biologiques, présente ou est susceptible de présenter un danger pour l’homme et son environnement.

La liste des déchets dangereux sera fixée par voie réglementaire ( en cours d’élaboration).

Djibouti is in a preparatory process to regulate/control wastes defined as, or considered to be hazardous wastes by national legislation in accordance with Art. 1, para 1(b) of the Basel Convention.

Djibouti is in preparatory process of identifying wastes other than those pursuant to in Art. 1 (1)a and/or Art. 1 (1)b of the Basel Convention that



require special consideration when subjected to transboundary movement.


Amendment to the Basel ConventionDjibouti is in a preparatory process of implementing the amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1). L’amendement de la décision III/1 de la COP-3 Genève, 1995 de la Convention de Bâle relatif à l’interdiction de toutes les exportations de déchets dangereux qui sont destinés à l’exportation n’a pas été ratifié par notre pays.

Restrictions on export for final disposal and for recoveryDjibouti is in a preparatory process to restrict the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery.

Restrictions on import for final disposal and for recoveryDjibouti restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery.

Selon la Loi cadre sur l’environnement:Article 45: Il est interdit d’importer des déchets dangereux sur le territoire national.

Cette restriction s’applique à tous les pays.

Restrictions on transitDjibouti is in a preparatory process to restrict the transit of hazardous wastes and other wastes.

Le Ministère de l’Environnement demande à tous les pays parties et autres, en attendant la mise en place d’une législation pertinente sur tous les déchets dangereux et autres déchets qui fait l’objet d’un mouvement transfrontières, de se conformer aux procédures et dispositions établies par la Convention de Bâle sur le contrôle des mouvements transfrontières des déchets dangereux et de leur élimination.


National strategies/policiesLes stratégies élaborées jusqu’à présent ne traitent de façon générale que de la protection de l’environnement mais reflètent peu les mouvements transfrontiéres des déchets dangereux et autres déchets couverts par la Convention de Bâle.Le Gouvernement par le biais du Ministère en charge de l’Environnement est en cours d’examiner une stratégie globale visant la réduction des déchets dangereux et autres déchets.Le Ministère de la santé a élaboré un plan national de gestion des déchets dangereux.

Legislation, regulations and guidelines- Décret n°2005-0056/PR/MHUEAT portant approbation du plan de gestion intégrée de la zone côtière.- Décret n°2004-0066/PR/MHUEAT portant réglementation de

l’importation des substances appauvrissant la couche d’ozone.- Décret n°2004-0065/PR/MHUEAT portant convention de la Biodiversité.- Décret n°2003-0212/PR/MHUEAT portant réglementation du transport des produits dangereux.- Loi n°56/AN/04/5ème L portant adhésion aux documents X, XI et les nouvelles dispositions du chapitre XI – 2 de convention internationale pour la sauvegarde de la vie humaine en mer.- Décret n°2001-0098/PR/MHUEAT portant approbation de la stratégie et Programme d’Action National pour la conservation de la Biodiversité.- Loi n°010/AN/03/5ème L portant ratification de la Convention des espèces migratrices appartenant à la faune sauvage.- Décret n°2004-0065/PR/MHUEAT portant protection de la Biodiversité.- Décret n°2002-0075/PR/MHUEAT portant approbation de la Communication Nationale sur les changements climatiques.- Loi n°0148/AN/01/4ème L portant ratification pour la République de - - Djibouti du Protocole de Kyoto relatif à la Convention Cadre des Nations-Unies sur les changements climatiques.- Décret n°2001-0098/PR/MHUEAT portant approbation de la stratégie d’Action Nationale pour la conservation de la Biodiversité.- Loi n°012/AN/01/4ème L portant approbation du plan d’Action National pour l’Environnement 2001-2010.- Décret n°2001-0011/PR/MHUEAT portant définition de ces procédures d’Etudes d’Impact environnemental.- Loi n°106/AN/00/4ème L cadre de l’Environnement.

Selon article 46 de la loi cadre sur l’Environnement : Tout déchet provenant d’une unité industrielle ou semi industrielle de transformation doit être: - soit traité avant rejet ou entreposage de manière à se conformer aux valeurs limites autorisées, - soit entreposé dans un site d’élimination ou d’entreposage approuvé par le Ministère en charge de l’Environnement.

Article 47 : Le ministère chargé de l’Environnement peut faire procéder à l’élimination des déchets contrevenants aux dispositions de la présente loi aux frais de leurs propriétaires. Les sociétés, entreprises intervenant dans le transport, traitement des déchets ainsi que les techniques et modalités utilisées sont agrées par le Ministère chargé de l’Environnement.

Par ailleurs Selon la loi cadre sur l’Environnement :Article 33 : tout déversement ou épandage de substance de nature à modifier les caractéristiques des sols et sous-sols est soumis, sans préjudice des dispositions légales et réglementaires spécifiques, à étude d’impact environnementale préalable.Article 34 : toute émission de substances toxiques ou dangereuses sur ou dans le sol est interdite. La liste de ces substances est fixée par voie réglementaire.Article 35 : toute activité portant préjudice à une installation légitime ou

reconnue sur le sol ou dans le sous sol engage la responsabilité de son auteur. Ce préjudice donne droit à réparation.

Economic instruments/ initiativesLa création du Fonds National de l’Environnement permettra de mettre en place des taxes environnementales (taxes de mise en décharge, programmes d’aide financière, subventions, dégrèvements fiscaux etc.) favorisant la protection et la surveillance de l’Environnement et incitant les industriels à réduire leurs rejets des émissions et transferts des polluants dans l’environnement.

Measures taken by industries/waste generatorsCentrale électrique de Djibouti : Mise en place d’incinérateur pour l’élimination des huiles usées.Hôpital Général Peltier : mise en place d’incinérateur pour les déchets sanitaires.


National strategies/policiesLes stratégies élaborées jusqu’à présent ne traitent de façon générale que de la protection de l’environnement mais reflètent peu les mouvements transfrontiéres des déchets dangereux et autres déchets couverts par la Convention de Bâle.Le Gouvernement par le biais du Ministère en charge de l’Environnement est en cours d’examiner une stratégie globale visant la réduction des déchets dangereux et autres déchets.Le Ministère de la santé a élaboré un plan national de gestion des déchets dangereux.

Legislation, regulations and guidelinesElaboration du décret n°200-0212/PR/MHUEAT réglementant le transport des produits dangereux incluant les déchets dangereux au sens large de la définition des produits dangereux.

Selon la loi cadre sur l’Environnement :Article 33 : tout déversement ou épandage de substance de nature à modifier les caractéristiques des sols et sous-sols est soumis, sans préjudice des dispositions légales et réglementaires spécifiques, à étude d’impact environnementale préalable.Article 34 : toute émission de substances toxiques ou dangereuses sur ou dans le sol est interdit. La liste de ces substances est fixée par voie réglementaire.

Economic instruments/ initiativesLa création du Fonds National de l’Environnement permettra de mettre en place des taxes environnementales (taxes de mise en décharge, programmes d’aide financière, subventions, dégrèvements fiscaux etc.) favorisant la protection et la surveillance de l’Environnement et incitant les industriels à réduire leurs rejets des émissions et transferts des polluants dans l’environnementMeasures taken by industries/waste generators

Centrale électrique de Djibouti : Mise en place d’incinérateur pour l’élimination des huiles usées.Hôpital Général Peltier : mise en place d’incinérateur pour les déchets sanitaires

OthersCampagne de sensibilisation, éducation, information de l’ensemble des acteurs concernés.




No agreements.





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