On 17 November 2021, the European Commission tabled a proposal to revise EU rules governing shipments of waste. The proposed regulation aims at easing shipments of waste for reuse and recycling in the EU, to support the transition to a circular economy; ensuring that waste exported from the EU is managed in an environmentally sound manner in the destination countries; and stepping up enforcement to counteract illegal shipments of waste. While supporting the proposed streamlining and digitalisation of procedures, stakeholders have stressed the need for significant improvements to ensure that the new regulation fulfils its objectives, in particular as regards exports of waste.

EPRS policy podcast - Revision of the EU's Waste Shipment Regulation

<p>As part of a shift in EU policy towards a circular economy, the European Parliament worked on four legislative proposals introducing new waste-management targets regarding reuse, recycling and landfilling. The proposals also strengthen provisions on waste prevention and extended producer responsibility, and streamline definitions, reporting obligations and calculation methods for targets.</p>

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EP Plenary session - Shipments of waste

MEPs debate on its negotiating position for talks with EU governments on a new law to reform EU procedures and control measures for waste shipments. Closing statements by Virginijus SINKEVIČIUS, European Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries and by Pernille WEISS (EPP, DK), Rapporteur

Shipments of waste: closing statements by Virginijus SINKEVIČIUS, European Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries and by Pernille WEISS (EPP, DK), Rapporteur

MEPs debate on its negotiating position for talks with EU governments on a new law to reform EU procedures and control measures for waste shipments.

Shipments of waste: MEPs debate

Parliament debate on its negotiating position for talks with EU governments on a new law to reform EU procedures and control measures for waste shipments. Opening statements by Pernille WEISS (EPP, DK), Rapporteur and by Virginijus SINKEVIČIUS, European Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries.

Shipments of waste: opening statements by Pernille WEISS (EPP, DK), Rapporteur and by Virginijus SINKEVIČIUS, European Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries

Members of the ENVI (Environment, Public Health and Food Safety) Committee vote on draft legislation to better protect the environment and human health from the shipment of waste. It includes provisions to facilitate shipments of waste for reuse and recycling in the EU and ensure the EU does not export its waste challenges to non-EU countries. Extracts from the vote and statement by the rapporteur.

Shipments of waste and amending Regulations: extracts from the vote and statement by Pernille WEISS (EPP,DK), Rapporteur

This infoclip illustrates an open landfills close to Athens in Greece : entrance, lorries and general views.

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Shipments of waste: closing statements by Virginijus SINKEVIČIUS, European Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries and by Pernille WEISS (EPP, DK), Rapporteur

Shipments of waste: MEPs debate

Shipments of waste: opening statements by Pernille WEISS (EPP, DK), Rapporteur and by Virginijus SINKEVIČIUS, European Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries

Shipments of waste and amending Regulations: extracts from the vote and statement by Pernille WEISS (EPP,DK), Rapporteur

Infoclip: Waste management - Open landfills (Athens - Greece)

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EP Plenary session - Shipments of waste

EP Plenary session - Shipments of waste

EP Plenary session - Shipments of waste

EP Plenary session - Shipments of waste

EP Plenary session - Shipments of waste

EP Plenary session - Shipments of waste

EP Plenary session - Shipments of waste

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