As of 9 July 2023, the Law of Ukraine No. 2320-IX “On Waste Management” of 20 June 2022 came into force. The Law approximates legal regulations in the field of waste management to the requirements of respective EU directives and aims to improve the environment and to create waste management infrastructure.
The key novelties include:
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Introduction of waste management hierarchy,
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Planning of waste management system at the national, regional and local levels,
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Introduction of extended producer responsibility,
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Creation of modern infrastructure and waste management facilities,
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Improvement of waste management processes.
Implementation of the requirements of the Law will imply harmonisation of existing or development of new regulatory documents.
The infographic, prepared by U-LEAD experts, shows general requirements to waste management, main responsibilities of the local self-government in this field and harmonisation of waste management system in municipalities.