What is Waste Shipment Regulation?
The Waste Shipment Regulation is a new legislation regulating, monitoring, and limiting waste shipments within the EU or between the EU and third countries. It aims to reduce the export of problematic waste, keep recovery within the EU, and prevent illegal shipments.
Export Restriction
Reducing the shipment of problematic waste to third countries
Environmental Recovery
Ensuring waste is recovered under environmentally sound conditions
Traceability
Preventing illegal and improper waste shipments
Digitalization
Accelerating notification-subject shipment processes by digitizing them
Timeline – What Awaits You?
A waste shipment you plan today may be subject to different rules in the future. Planning for compliance now is critical.
Regulation Published
Published in the Official Journal of the EU.
Entered into Force
Monitoring process (Article 45) started immediately.
Implementation Expands
Many provisions not related to waste export will start to apply.
Plastic Restrictions
Restrictions on plastic waste exports will come into effect.
Other Wastes
Provisions regarding the export of non-plastic waste types will come into effect.
Key Requirements
Your checklist for international waste shipment
1. Correct Classification of Waste
- •Determining hazardous / non-hazardous status of waste
- •Identification of appropriate waste codes
- •Considering different regulations according to waste types
2. Notification and Consent Processes
- •Operating the prior written notification and consent (PIC) procedure
- •Obtaining consents from dispatch, destination, and transit countries
- •Preparing application files for the Ministry and institutions
3. Contract and Insurance
- •Waste treatment contract
- •Insurance for risks that may occur during transport
- •Contractual provisions for return and rejection situations
4. Traceability and Documents
- •Notification / consent forms and movement document
- •Analysis reports
- •Licenses and audit reports of the treatment facility
5. Environmentally Sound Management in Destination Country
- •Condition of processing suitable for human and environmental health
- •Requirement for facilities to have passed independent audits
- •Transparent tracking system
How Can You Easily Manage This Process with Mol-e?
Mol-e not only collects your e-waste but also makes the process end-to-end digital and transparent for businesses planning international waste shipments.
Online Expertise & Waste Analysis
Analyzes the content and economic value of your waste, creates the base data.
Compliant Facility and Route Planning
Identifies licensed facilities and appropriate routes.
Digital Waste Passport & Reporting
Records all processes, presents compliance reports from a single panel.
Carbon Footprint Calculation
Calculates and reports your carbon emission savings.
Gamification and Employee Engagement
Offers gamification infrastructure that encourages employee participation.
Transparency and Auditability
Makes all processes traceable and auditable from a single screen.
Step-by-Step Process
Your Waste Shipment Process with Mol-e
Preliminary Meeting & Compliance Analysis
Current situation analysis and regulatory compliance determination.
Waste Inventory and Digital Registration
Defining waste to the Mol-e platform and processing it into the system.
Facility, Route and Regulation Control
Determination of suitable facility, route, and constraints.
Notification and Document Management
Preparation of documents and follow-up of the process via Mol-e.
Shipment, Recycling and Final Report
Completion of shipment and delivery of the final report.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if I don't comply with the Waste Shipment Regulation?
Shipment stoppage by competent authorities, return, administrative fines, and license risks may occur. Also, serious reputational loss occurs in your sustainability and compliance reports.
Can I send my waste to non-OECD countries?
The new regulation introduces restrictive and in most cases prohibitive provisions for waste exports to non-OECD countries. The situation changes according to the type of waste and the target country; legislative control is required for each case.
What is changing in plastic waste shipment?
Special monitoring processes and strict restrictions have been introduced for plastic waste. The EU is also monitoring countries that import significant amounts of plastic waste; if environmentally sound management cannot be proven, plastic waste shipments to these countries can be stopped.
Does Mol-e provide legal consultancy?
Mol-e offers end-to-end support on the digital waste management, reporting, and operation side; it facilitates your process for compliance with legislation. The information on this page is for general information purposes and does not substitute for legal advice.