EC Waste Framework Directive
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This directive establishes a framework for the management of waste across the European Community. It also defines certain terms such as 'waste', 'recovery' and 'disposal', to ensure a uniform approach is taken across the EU. It requires Member States to:
- Give priority to waste prevention and encourage reuse and recovery of waste
- Ensure waste is recovered or disposed of without endangering human health and without using processes which could harm the environment
- Prohibit the uncontrolled disposal of waste and ensure waste management activities are permitted (unless specifically exempt)
- Establish an integrated and adequate network of disposal installations
- Prepare waste management plans
- Ensure the cost of disposal is borne by the waste holder in accordance with the polluter pays principle
- Ensure waste carriers are registered
The full text of the directive can be found at:
http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:L:2006:114:0009:0009:EN:PDF