The EU prohibits exporting mixed municipal waste for recycling outside Europe
10 Jul 2026120 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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