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- Poland
Legally binding for:
Waste producers and waste management operators.
Producers subject to EPR obligations.
Small-scale waste generation may be subject to simplified rules, but core obligations remain.
Hazardous waste is always subject to stricter controls.
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What’s Required
Poland’s Waste Act establishes the legal framework for waste management, including collection, treatment, reporting, and producer responsibility schemes.
Key requirements include:
Classification, handling, and lawful treatment of waste.
Registration and reporting in national waste databases.
Obligations under extended producer responsibility schemes for packaging and certain products.
Important Deadlines
Continuous: comply with waste handling and reporting obligations.
Periodic: submit waste reports within statutory timelines.
Current Status
Fully in force and subject to ongoing amendments to align with EU circular economy rules.
Penalties for Non-Compliance
Administrative fines and enforcement orders.
Suspension of waste-related activities.
Liability for illegal waste management.
Examples of Known Violations
Failure to register or report waste correctly.
Illegal storage or treatment of waste.
Non-compliance with EPR obligations.
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