ID:
policies-23
Name:
Waste Framework Directive
Issuing organisation:
European Parliament & Council
Geographical Scope:
EU
Type:
Legistlation
Scientific domain:
Chemistry; biology
Type of water:
surface and groundwater; treated water
Water management focus:
monitoring
Parameter change rate assumption:
Quality
Description:
Directive 2008/98/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 November 2008, commonly referred to as the Waste Framework Directive, is a key piece of European Union (EU) legislation that sets out the framework for waste management across EU member states. Its primary purpose is to ensure that waste is managed in a way that protects the environment, human health, and promotes resource efficiency. The Directive aims to minimize the environmental impact of waste, promote recycling, and encourage the transition towards a circular economy.
Status:
Effective
Effect Date:
19 November 2008
Resource:
https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=celex%3A32008L0098
Recommendations:
Waste hierarchy: Prevention, preparation for reuse, recycling, other recovery, disposal. Recycling and recovery targets: Specific targets for recycling municipal waste, packaging waste, and others. Extended producer responsibility (EPR): Producers are responsible for their products’ end-of-life management. Waste management plans: Member States must prepare national and regional plans for waste management and prevention. End-of-waste criteria: Defines when waste ceases to be waste and becomes a resource. Hazardous waste: Stricter controls on hazardous waste. Waste shipment: Regulations for shipping waste within the EU and abroad.
