EU Waste Framework Directive

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EU Waste Framework Directive

The EU Waste Framework Directive defines when certain waste is no longer considered waste. This is done on the basis of end-of-waste criteria that offer a high level of environmental protection and are associated with ecological and economic benefits.
Possible categories of waste for which specifications and end-of-waste criteria should be developed are listed in the Waste Framework Directive.
This includes construction and demolition waste, certain ashes and slag, metal waste, granular rock material, tyres, textiles, compost, waste paper and glass. The end of waste status may be reached if the waste has already been sifted as a criterion for the end of waste status.

Objectives:

Avoid the harmful effects of waste generation and management Reduce the overall impact of resource utilisation

The following aspects must be fulfilled:

The substance or object is commonly used for specific purposes.

There is a market or demand for this substance or item.

The substance or article fulfils the technical requirements for the intended purposes and complies with existing legislation and standards for articles.

Overall, the use of the substance or article does not lead to harmful environmental or health effects.

Further information:

[EUR Lex] EU Waste Framework Directive