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Act CLXXXV of 2012 on waste.

Country
Hungary
Type of law
Legislation
Date of original text
Date of latest amendment
Source
FAO , FAOLEX
Abstract
The purpose of this Act is the protection of the environment and human health, the mitigation of environmental impact, the efficient management of natural resources, the reduction of the impact and improvement of efficiency of the use of resources, as well as the prevention of waste and its harmful effects, the reduction of its quantity and hazardousness, the re-use of materials, as well as higher rates of waste recycling and environmentally sound disposal of non-reusable and non-recyclable waste.
The Act consists of 11 chapters. Chapter I lays down general provisions; Chapter II provides general rules on waste; Chapter III regulates waste management; Chapter IV contains the obligation of actors in the waste management sector, Chapter V lays down general rules of public waste management service; Chapter VI contains general rules regarding each type of waste, among which hazardous waste and waste oil; Chapter VII sets out the rules concerning illegal waste disposal or abandonment; Chapter VIII provides for obligations (such as duty of reporting and registration, payment of waste disposal fee, reserves and insurance) linked to waste management activities; Chapter IX rules planning of waste management at national and territorial level; Chapter X contains rules on certain activities of the authorities concerning waste management, among which authorization, registration and control, and foresees sanctions for offenders; finally Chapter XI contains final provisions.
This Act establishes the overarching regulatory framework for waste operations across Hungary, embedding core European Union environmental principles such as the waste management hierarchy, extended producer responsibility (EPR), and the "polluter pays" principle. It includes precise rights, obligations, and operational boundaries for waste generators, transport operators, treatment facilities, and public service providers. Furthermore, it provides the foundation for the structural management of municipal solid waste, including the national concession system and dedicated recovery mechanisms such as deposit-return schemes (DRS).
Attached files
http://faolex.fao.org/docs/pdf/hun121650.pdf
Web site
http://njt.hu/
Topics
Chemicals and Waste
Entry into force notes
First entry into force on 1 January 2013.
Repealed
No
Serial Imprint
The National Assembly of Hungary.
Publication reference
Magyar Közlöny 160. szám, 2012. november 30., pp. 26904-26947.
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
2012. évi CLXXXV. törvény a hulladékról.
Toolkit legislation
Plastic
Regulatory Approach
Waste management legislation
Amends
Act No. CCIX of 2011 on water public utility service.
Act No. LVII of 1995 on water management.
Amended by
Act No. XXII of 2013 on the Hungarian Utilities and Energy Control Agency.
Implements
Regulation (EC) No. 1013/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council on shipments of waste.
Directive 2004/35/CE of the European Parliament and of the Council on environmental liability with regard to the prevention and remedying of environmental damage.
Commission Decision 2000/532/EC replacing Decision 94/3/EC establishing a list of wastes pursuant to article 1(a) of Council Directive 75/442/EEC on waste and Council Decision 94/904/EC establishing a list of hazardous waste pursuant to article 1(4) of Council Directive 91/689/EEC on hazardous waste.
Council Directive 1999/31/EC on the landfill of waste.
Implemented by
349/2021. (VI. 22.) Government Decree on reducing the impact of certain plastic products on the environment.
Decree No. 225 of 2015 (VIII. 7.) Korm. of the Government laying down detailed rules of certain activities related to hazardous waste.
Decree No. 385 of 2014 (XII. 31.) Korm of the Government concerning the conditions of providing waste management public service.
Decree No. 369 of 2014 (XII. 30.) Korm of the Government on end-of-life vehicles.
Decree No. 29 of 2014 (XI. 28.) FM of the Ministry of Agriculture concerning technical requirements, operational conditions and technological emission limit values of waste incineration.
Decree No. 246 of 2014 (IX. 29.) Korm. of the Government concerning the creation and operation of certain waste management facilities.
Decree No. 197 of 2014 (VIII. 1.) Korm of the Government on waste management activities related to electric and electronic equipments.
Decree No. 120 of 2013 (XII. 16.) VM of the Ministry of Rural Development regarding emissions from titanium-dioxide production facilities.
Decree No. 318 of 2013 (VIII. 28.) Korm. of the Government concerning the payment and purposes of the landfill tax.
Governmental Decree No. 317 of 2013 (VIII. 28.) Korm. concerning the selection of the public service provider and the public service contract of waste management.
Decree No. 72 of 2013 (VIII. 27.) VM of the Ministry of Rural Development concerning the list of wastes.
Decree No. 310 of 2013 (VIII. 16.) Korm. of the Government providing detailed rules on waste management plans and waste prevention programmes.
Decree No. 104 of 2013 (IV. 5.) Korm of the Government laying down detailed rules of payment of the landfill tax.
Decree No. 438 of 2012 (XII. 29.) Korm of the Government on waste management activity of public utilities and concerning the requirements of providing waste management public service.
Decree No. 444 of 2012 (XII. 29.) Korm of the Government on end-of-life vehicles.
Decree No. 439 of 2012 (XII. 29.) Korm of the Government on the registration and authorization of waste management activities.
Decree No. 443 of 2012 (XII. 29.) Korm of the Government on waste management activities related to electric and electronic equipments.
Decree No. 442 of 2012 (XII. 29.) Korm of the Government on packaging and on waste management activities related to packaging waste.
Decree No. 440 of 2012 (XII. 29.) Korm of the Government concerning the obligations of registration of and data reporting on waste.
Decree No. 445 of 2012 (XII. 29.) Korm of the Government on waste management activities related to batteries and accumulators.
Decree No. 145 of 2012 (XII. 27.) VM of the Ministry of Rural Development laying down detailed rules of waste management of waste oils.
Decree No. 144 of 2012 (XII. 27.) VM of the Ministry of Rural Development laying down detailed rules of treatment of PCB and equipment containing PCB.
Repeals
Act No. XLIII of 2000 on waste management.