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Waste Management Department

The Waste Management Department implements programmes, subsidy schemes and national and international regulations relating to waste. It also advises on the preparation and evaluation of waste policy.

The Waste Management Department is a centre of expertise for waste, where authorities and companies can go for information, financial support and permits.

This site contains waste themes which can be of interest to foreign authorities, companies and people. The themes are:

• The organisation of the Waste Management Department
• Waste polic: The National Waste Management Plan
• International shipment of waste
• Dossier China
• Links

Helpdesk Waste Department
Our helpdesk answers questions from authorities and businesses concerning the implementation of waste policy. The helpdesk deals mainly with the following subjects:

• Legislation and regulation
• Implementing decisions
• Cross-border shipments of waste
• Prevention and separation of waste
• Litter
• Subsidies

The helpdesk is open every working day from 9.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon. The telephone number is 0031 - 88 - 602 7979. You can also contact the helpdesk by e-mail. You first have to complete this contact form (questionnaire).
 
The Waste Management Department is an assignment of the Ministry of Infrastructure and the Environment.