Export restrictions for final disposal or recovery
The Hazardous Waste (Control of Export, Import and Transit) Act (HWA) which entered into force on 16 Mar 1998.
The exporter needs to obtain a Basel export permit from Pollution Control Department prior to the export. In general the export of waste for disposal is not allowed.
Import restrictions for final disposal or recovery
The Hazardous Waste (Control of Export, Import and Transit) Act (HWA) which entered into force on 16 Mar 1998.
Singapore does not allow the import of hazardous wastes for final disposal. The import of hazardous wastes for recovery is granted on a case-by-case basis. The importer needs to obtain a Basel import permit from Pollution Control Department prior to the import.
Transit restrictions
The Hazardous Waste (Control of Export, Import and Transit) Act (HWA) which entered into force on 16 Mar 1998.
The Pollution Control Department requires the exporter to appoint a cargo/shipping agent in Singapore to obtain a Basel transit permit prior to the transit of hazardous wastes through Singapore.
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