Waste framework directive

The Waste Framework Directive (WFD) is a European Union Directive of 17 June 2008.[1] The first Waste Framework Directive dates back to 1975[2] and was substantially amended in 1991[3] and 2006.[4]

Directive 2008/98/EC
European Union directive
TitleWaste Framework Directive
Made byEuropean Parliament & Council
Made underArticle 175(1)
Journal reference
History
Date made19 November 2008
Came into force12 December 2008
Other legislation
Replaces75/439/EEC, 75/442/EEC, 91/156/EEC, 91/689/EEC and 2006/12/EC
Current legislation

The aim of the WFD was to lay the basis to turn the EU into a recycling society.

One of the features of the WFD is the European Waste Hierarchy.

References

  1. Directive 2008/98/EC of 19 November 2008 on waste and repealing certain Directives.
  2. Directive 75/442/EEC of 15 July 1975 on waste. End of validity 16 May 2006, and repealed by 2006/12/EC.
  3. Directive 91/156/EEC of 18 March 1991 on waste. End of validity 16 May 2006, and repealed by 2006/12/EC.
  4. Directive 2006/12/EC of 5 April 2006 on waste. End of validity 11 December 2006, and repealed by 2008/98/EC.


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