Decree implementing certain provisions of the Wastes Act.

This Decree of the Ministry of the Environment implements the Act on Waste by defining in details the content requirements of waste management plans, by regulating record keeping and by providing specifications on waste handling, requirements regarding waste handling facilities and their operation. The Decree consists of 66 articles and 25 Annexes. Waste management plans and waste prevention programs are developed taking into account the environmental effectiveness, economic efficiency, social acceptability and a subjects listed in the Annexes 1 to 6. The obligatory part of the waste management plan contains: (a) objectives and data on the management of waste streams; (b) organizational, technological and operational measures to reduce waste and to achieve the intended objectives; (c) measures to increase the share of biodegradable waste recovery and measures to reduce the amount of biodegradable municipal waste going to landfills; (d) an assessment of the need to build new facilities for waste treatment and the need to extend the existing waste treatment facilities; (e) data on contaminated equipment; (f) management of packaging and packaging waste, including the promotion of preventive measures and systems for the reuse of packaging.