On February 24th, Commission received first requests from non-OECD countries for inclusion on list of countries eligible to import non-hazardous waste from EU. In line with the European Green Deal and second EU Circular Economy Action Plan, the new Waste Shipments Regulation establishes a new regime for the shipment of waste within the EU, as well as for imports and exports of waste into and from the EU. The objective is to ensure that, instead of exporting its waste problems, the EU contributes to theenvironmentally sound management of waste, and better addresses the illegal trafficking of waste. In line with this objective, the Regulation introduces stricter rules on waste exports to non-OECD countries, including a full ban on the export of plastic waste from 21 November 2026. For other types of non-hazardous waste, non-OECD countries must submit a formal request to the European Commission to continue importing such waste from the EU. The deadline set under the Regulation for submitting such a request was 21 February 2025. By that date, 24 requests were received for inclusion on the list of countries eligible to import non-hazardous waste from the EU after 21 May 2027.
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