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Waste Incineration Regulation 2024 (AVV 2024).

Country
Type of law
Regulation
Source

Abstract
The text primarily focuses on the safe and environmentally responsible management of waste through incineration and co-incineration processes. Its main objectives include protecting human health and the environment from harmful emissions, minimizing pollution, and ensuring efficient energy use. The implementation plan outlined in the regulation mandates rigorous assessment and monitoring of waste types before incineration, including detailed documentation of waste characteristics and origin. It requires the establishment of sampling plans and analytical procedures to ensure compliance with safety standards. Additionally, the regulation emphasizes the importance of external audits and annual reporting to the Federal Minister for Climate Protection, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation, and Technology, ensuring transparency and accountability in waste management practices. The text consists of 23 Articles and 10 Appendixes.
Long title of text
Ordinance of the Federal Minister for Climate Protection, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology, the Federal Minister for Labor and Economy, and the Federal Minister for Agriculture, Forestry, Regions and Water Management on the Incineration of Waste.
Date of text
Repealed
No
Publication reference
Official Gazette II 13 May 2024 - No. 118.
Source language

English

Legislation status
in force
Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Verordnung der Bundesministerin für Klimaschutz, Umwelt, Energie, Mobilität, Innovation und Technologie, des Bundesministers für Arbeit und Wirtschaft und des Bundesministers für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Regionen und Wasserwirtschaft über die Verbrennung von Abfällen (Abfallverbrennungsverordnung 2024 – AVV 2024).
Repeals