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The EU prohibits exporting mixed municipal waste for recycling outside Europe

10 Jul 2026 11 views
Who is affected:
Waste managers, municipalities, logistics operators and urban waste exporters

Summary

New European regulation that prevents the export of unsorted municipal waste to countries outside the EU for recovery operations. It strengthens responsible waste management within European territory.

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Regulation (EU) 2026/1703 amends Regulation 2024/1157 to expressly prohibit the export of mixed municipal waste intended for recovery operations outside the EU. This measure aims to prevent European countries from externalizing their waste management to third countries with lower environmental standards. Waste manageme…

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Full official title

OJ:L_202601703: Reglamento (UE) 2026/1703 del Parlamento Europeo y del Consejo, de 8 de julio de 2026, por el que se modifica el Reglamento (UE) 2024/1157 en lo que respecta a la prohibición de exportación de residuos municipales mezclados destinados a la valorización (Texto pertinente a efectos del EEE)

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Self-employed SMEs Construction Transport

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Tax & Revenue Labour & Employment Corporate & Business Data Protection Social Security European Regulations Grants & Subsidies Other Regulations Public Sector Education Energy Agriculture & Fisheries Real Estate

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