Order No. 217 on the approval of Waste Management Rules.

This ministerial order approves the Waste Management Rules, which establish the primary regulatory framework for waste management activities within the territory of the Republic of Lithuania. The rules define the rights, duties and general obligations of waste holders and managers to ensure the protection of public health and the environment. They specify the technical and organizational requirements for waste prevention, sorting at the source and the mandatory handover of waste to authorized treatment entities. The scope covers the management of various waste streams, including municipal, industrial and hazardous waste, while providing specific exemptions for substances regulated under separate legal acts such as radioactive waste, gaseous effluents, or certain animal by-products.
The Rules detail the operational procedures for the temporary storage, collection, and transportation of waste, including the mandatory use of the Unified Product, Packaging, and Waste Accounting Information System (GPAIS) and the issuance of waste consignment notes. It sets forth the criteria for the registration of waste managers in the State Register and defines the requirements for the preparation of technical regulations for waste use or disposal. The document outlines the responsibilities of product distributors regarding the acceptance of waste from specific product groups and establishes the documentation and record-keeping standards for waste accounting. Specific provisions address the handling of hazardous waste, including labeling, packaging, and the prohibition of mixing different categories of hazardous substances or diluting them with other materials.