Update on waste management

31/01/2018

In December 2017 the Polish Parliament adopted an act amending the waste management system. The amendment adapts Polish law to EU law and changes regulations regarding the classification of waste as hazardous. From 6 January 2018, Polish law states explicitly that properties on the basis of which waste could be classified as hazardous and the conditions for such classification are stipulated by EU law. This is an important change, as certain types of waste that were previously considered non-hazardous could be now reclassified as hazardous. This will entail higher waste management costs and may require companies to update their waste management policies. In practical terms, the change means that companies should verify how their waste will be classified in accordance with EU law.