Procedure descriptions
Export of waste within the EU - apply for notification
Within the European Union (EU), including the EEA states and Switzerland, the cross-border import and export of waste is permitted. However, you must comply with procedural regulations. An authorisation procedure (notification procedure) must be carried out beforehand for some waste. This procedure is mandatory for all waste on the Amber List.
Note: Different regulations apply to the cross-border import or export of waste, depending on the
- Categorisation of the waste (green or amber waste list),
- Type of disposal (recovery or disposal) and
- Country of destination.
You can find out which waste is categorised and how in the"Consolidated Waste Lists" of the Basel Convention Contact Point.
The notification is valid for a maximum of one year.
The authorities can also authorise different periods. In this case, import or export is permitted for as long as the authorisations of all authorities are valid.
Only information obligations apply to the export of "green" waste for recovery within the EU.
Responsible department
sAA Sonderabfallagentur Baden-Württemberg GmbH
Details
Prerequisite
The waste is either
- destined for disposal or
- listed in the yellow waste list and
- not listed as an individual entry in the Green Waste List.
Procedure
As the exporter, you must apply in writing to the competent authority of the place of dispatch for the planned shipment. Use the notification form for this purpose.
Note: You can obtain the forms from the relevant specialised publishers. Sample forms (notification and movement document) and instructions for completing them can be downloaded from the Federal Environment Agency website.
The competent authority examines the application and involves the authorities of the country of destination and possibly also the countries of transit in the further procedure. The authorities of the place of dispatch and the country of destination must approve the import or export in writing; tacit approval is possible for transit countries.
As an exporter, you will receive written consent by post from
- the competent authority of the place of dispatch and
- the competent authority of the place of destination and
- possibly from the competent authority of transit
If one of the authorities raises objections to the import or export, you will receive these in writing.
Deadlines
none
However, the shipment may only be carried out after all necessary authorisations have been obtained.
Required documents
Ask the competent authority which documents are required in your case.
Costs
Fees: depending on the individual case, depending on the total amount of waste applied for
Processing time
For an initial application, you should allow at least two months for processing.
Miscellaneous
Waste may only be imported and exported via certain customs offices. A list of all eligible customs offices can be found on the website of the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Building and Nuclear Safety.
Legal basis
- Verordnung (EG) Nr. 1013/2006 über die Verbringung von Abfällen (VVA)
- Abfallverbringungsgesetz (AbfVerbrG)
Release note
machine generated, based on the German release by: Umweltministerium Baden-Württemberg, 01.08.2024
Contact
Bürger- und Standesamt (Bürgeramt)
eMail buergeramt@heidenheim.de
Telefon (0 73 21) 3 27-33 42
Fax (0 73 21) 3 23-33 32