Organic Waste Regulations in Spain
At Biomket, we promote organic waste management in line with current legislation. These are the two key regulations governing how waste must be managed and transported in Spain.
This law represents a profound change in waste policy in Spain, with the aim of moving towards a more circular and sustainable production and consumption model. It is aligned with European guidelines on the circular economy and the fight against climate change.
Highlights:- Prevention and reuse: The priority is to reduce waste generation at source. Companies must implement measures to avoid waste, especially organic waste.
- Mandatory separate collection: From 2024, all municipalities must establish selective collection systems for biowaste, both for households and for industries and businesses.
- New obligations for producers and managers: The extended producer responsibility is established, requiring manufacturers to take responsibility for the entire life cycle of their products.
- Stricter sanctions: Penalties for mismanagement, abandonment, or uncontrolled dumping of waste, including organic waste, are toughened.
- Promotion of composting and recovery: Domestic, community, and industrial composting is promoted as a sustainable alternative to landfill or incineration.
This law directly affects all stakeholders in the waste market: from farmers, livestock breeders, and agri-food industries to municipalities and private managers.
This Royal Decree regulates the transport of waste within Spanish territory, establishing a control and traceability system that ensures waste is transported and managed correctly, without risks to health or the environment.
Key aspects of the Decree:- Mandatory documentation: Each transfer must be accompanied by an identification document containing information on the type of waste, origin, destination, intended treatment, and more.
- Prior notification (depending on waste type): In some cases, a prior notification must be sent to the competent authorities before the transfer.
- eSIR electronic platform: The entire process must be carried out through the eSIR system (Waste Information System), a digital platform mandatory for sending documentation between companies and authorities.
- Application to non-hazardous waste: Although initially focused on hazardous waste, this decree also applies to non-hazardous organic waste if it is destined for recovery or disposal in another autonomous community.
- Shared responsibility: All participants in the chain (producers, carriers, managers) must ensure compliance with regulations and keep the documentation for at least 3 years.
This regulation is essential for any operator involved in the transport or treatment of organic waste within Spain.
How does this affect you as a generator or manager of organic waste?
If you are a producer, carrier, or manager of organic waste, it is essential to comply with these regulations to ensure legal and sustainable management. At Biomket, we help you connect with professionals who work within the current legal framework.
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