Ministerial Decree defining non hazardous waste which is subject to simplified recovery procedures pursuant to articles 31 and 33 of Legislative Decree No. 22 of 5 February 1997.

This Decree has been adopted on the basis of article 33 of Legislative Decree No. 22 of 1997, which envisages the performance of simplified procedures for recovering non hazardous waste. The Decree thus describes the activities, methods and procedures to be followed in the recovery of non hazardous waste, giving due regard to the ensurance of a high livel of environmental protection. In particular, Annex 1 sets out the maximum limit values applicable to emissions arising out of recovery or recycling procedures. Annex 2 lays down technical standards to be implemented when waste is used to produce energy.