scholarly journals THE LEGAL SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATIONAL AND ECONOMIC PROCESSES OF MUNICIPAL WASTE MANAGEMENT IN THE EUROPEAN UNION AND UKRAINE

2021 ◽  
pp. 74-86
Author(s):  
D.T.D. Elrabay’a ◽  
◽  
V.M. Marchenko ◽  
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Waste Management ◽  
Alternative Energy ◽  
Municipal Waste ◽  
Household Waste ◽  
Distribution Analysis ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Association Agreement ◽  
Municipal Waste Management ◽  
First Time

The article clarifies the substantial organizational and economic risks ahead, on the way for Ukraine to meet its committed targets to transform waste management system to become in full accordance with those implemented in the European Union. Both, European and Ukrainian legislation in this regard are analyzed, categorized, and compared to highlight the core differences and identify the gaps in the ones that are implemented in Ukraine. The environmental and economic results of waste management in Germany and Ukraine revealed, that Ukraine is not demonstrating satisfactory improvement during the last 7 years since the association agreement was signed. The article identifies 5 key recommendations, that would allow Ukraine to match up with European countries in municipal waste management (household waste management according to Ukrainian classification system), these recommendation are summarized as follows: centralized legislation approach, where all essential regulations are approved by the central government and unified for all regions; promptness, and operative attitude to take all necessary actions related to waste management; guaranteeing measurability and control over each waste management stage, that should lead to creating fully informative digital database; implementing “Peeling away method” to ensure that all potential secondary raw material and high calorific value waste is reused of converted into alternative energy resources; and finally, creating comprehensive and cohesive legislative package that works all together as integrated system. Centralized/local legislative distribution analysis, and structure of public information on waste in the official portal are provided for the first time in a scientific research, to the best knowledge of the authors. “The peeling away method”, described in this article, is used for the first time as well, to explain in simple way, the European strategy to minimize the amount of waste that is sent to landfill.

scholarly journals Global trends in waste management and analysis of the situation in Russia

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Svetlana Shilkina
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Waste Management ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Municipal Waste ◽  
Household Waste ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Waste Generation ◽  
The World ◽  
Municipal Waste Management ◽  
Solid Municipal Waste

In the modern world, environmental issues are quite acute. Global environmental problems are also relevant for Russia today. It should be recognized that our country is one of the most polluted countries in the world, which negatively affects the quality of life and health of the population. The emergence of environmental problems is associated with the ever-growing man-made impact on the natural environment. Currently, about 55–60 million tons of solid municipal waste is generated in Russia every year, 90 % of which is sent to landfills and unauthorized landfills. The recycling rate in Russia is no more than 10 %, while in the European Union countries up to 100 % of household waste is processed. Europe has been implementing a targeted environmental policy for working with solid municipal waste for many years. Back in December 2005, the European Commission published a report on the development of a strategy for the prevention of waste generation and recycling. its goal is to reduce the negative impact on the environment associated with the disposal of household waste. Waste policies and targets established at the European Union level include minimum requirements for the management of certain types of waste. The subject of research in the article is the system of solid municipal waste management, waste management strategies. The purpose of the article is to study the current state of the waste management system in the world and in Russia, analyze the features and prospects, and develop recommendations based on foreign experience. Research methodology: comparative and comparative analyses. The article presents analytical data that characterize the current situation, analyzes the forecast values of solid municipal waste generation and disposal in different regions of the world. A detailed analysis of the situation in Russia is given, conclusions on the current situation with regard to waste are given, and recommendations are made. Based on the analysis of statistical data that characterize the state of the solid municipal waste management system in the world and in Russia, conclusions were made about the problems of its development. One of the main reasons is the lack of attention on the part of state bodies, as well as the lack of funding for the implementation of state programs and the inefficient use of allocated funds. The analysis of foreign experience in waste management allowed us to develop recommendations for the application of management strategies. This article is part of the author's research in the field of choosing optimal strategies for managing the development of a "Smart city", including strategies for managing the disposal of solid municipal waste of the housing and communal complex. the author has analyzed and collected interesting material on this topical issue, and plans to publish a monograph.

scholarly journals The objectives and legal instruments of Municipal Waste Management in the Slovak Republic

2020 ◽  
pp. 29-40
Author(s):  
Martin Dufala
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Waste Management ◽  
Slovak Republic ◽  
Waste Recycling ◽  
Municipal Waste ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Recycling Rate ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Municipal Waste Management ◽  
Per Capita

In particular, two types of data are important for assessing the state of waste management in each Member State of the European Union — first, the amount of the waste generated per capita annually and waste recovery rate, second, the rate of waste disposal in accordance with the waste hierarchy. The latest available statistics on the amount of waste generated per capita are for 2018. While the European Union average is 492 kg of municipal waste produced per capita for 2018, the Slovak Republic’s waste production is slightly less than that, with an average of 414 kg of municipal waste produced per capita for 2018. On the other hand, Denmark with 766 kg of municipal waste produced per capita annually is at the bottom of the European Union ranking. The Czech Republic with 351 kg and Poland with 329 kg of municipal waste produced per capita on the average annually for the same period are in better position than Slovak Republic. Another important data for the evaluation of the state of municipal waste management is the rate of recovery of municipal waste, alternatively — the municipal waste recycling rate. Within this scope, the Slovak Republic performs considerably worse, both regarding the waste management objectives and in comparison with the European Union average, or in comparison with remaining Member States. While the average recycling rate of municipal waste in the European Union was 47.0% in 2018, the Slovak Republic recycled only 36.3% of municipal waste in 2018. The situation within this scope in the Czech Republic/Czechia (34.5%) and Poland (34.3%) were similar. Germany achieved the highest municipal waste recycling rate in 2018, up to 67.3%. Directly related to the rate of the municipal waste recovery is the high rate of waste disposal, especially in the form of landfill, which was in the Slovak Republic in 2018 amounted to 55.0%. Despite the high rate of landfill, we can speak of a reduction in the landfill rate of municipal waste compared to previous years. From the foregoing data of selected indicators of the average recycling rate of municipal waste, it can be deduced that the system of municipal waste management in the Slovak Republic is obviously flawed, in as much as municipal waste management lacks long-term management in accordance with the waste hierarchy. The said deficiency may result either from insufficient legislation pertaining to this area or failure in terms of its enforcement. 

scholarly journals Municipal Waste Management in Poland Compared to Other European Union Countries

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Agnieszka Poniatowska ◽  
Monika Kisiel ◽  
Damian Panasiuk
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Waste Management ◽  
Waste Treatment ◽  
Waste Recycling ◽  
Municipal Waste ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Eu Countries ◽  
Current State ◽  
European Union Countries ◽  
Municipal Waste Management

The paper discusses the current state of municipal waste management in Poland compared to other European Union countries. It indicates the amounts of municipal waste generated over the last few years in Poland and other EU countries. The paper compares waste treatment methods in Poland and Europe, such as recycling, composting, thermal treatment and waste disposal. An analysis of municipal waste processing installations in Poland is presented. The trends in the municipal waste management system in recent years have also been described. In the field of municipal waste management in Poland, there have been significant changes. The amount of waste sent to landfills has decreased, and the amount of waste recovered and recycled has increased. These changes are positive and reflect the development of municipal waste management systems in other EU countries. The article indicates the problems and directions of changes in the field of municipal waste management in Poland in the coming years, especially in the context of the implementation of circular economy assumptions and the goals set by the European Union in terms of increase the level of waste recycling and reducing their disposal.

Theoretical Basis and Research Frame Designing of Strategic Environmental Assessment for Municipal Waste Management System in China

2013 ◽  
Vol 663 ◽  
pp. 970-976
Author(s):  
Jian Ling Xu ◽  
Lian Jin Hong
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
Environmental Assessment ◽  
Management System ◽  
Theoretical Basis ◽  
Strategic Environmental Assessment ◽  
Municipal Waste ◽  
Household Waste ◽  
Development Theory ◽  
Waste Management System ◽  
Municipal Waste Management

It is important to study theoretical and practical significance on strategic environmental assessment of municipal waste management system. This paper analyzes the research situation of strategic environmental assessment in China and put forward the theoretical basis of strategic environmental assessment on municipal waste management system, including strategic theory, low-carbon theory, cyclic economy theory and sustainable development theory. In the theoretical views, strategic environmental assessment of municipal waste management policies, plans and programs system can be studied for a better and More sustainable management mode of household waste. At the same time, the article gives a research frame of strategic environmental assessment on municipal waste management system in China.

MUNICIPAL WASTE MANAGEMENT IN POLAND VS. EUROPEAN UNION IN THE YEARS 2005-2014

2017 ◽  
Vol XIX (3) ◽  
pp. 18-23
Author(s):  
Joanna Baran
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Waste Management ◽  
Member State ◽  
Solid Wastes ◽  
The Other ◽  
Municipal Waste ◽  
Municipal Services ◽  
Municipal Solid Wastes ◽  
Municipal Waste Management ◽  
The Eu

This article focuses on issues of municipal waste management in Poland after 2004. Poland, as a Member State of the EU is following its commitments and is approaching the EU standards of municipal solid wastes management. The studies presented the the levels of generated and collected municipal waste, also levels of storage and recycling. Municipal waste management in Poland was compared with the situation in EU countries. It was found that Poland produces about 200 kg per person less municipal services than the EU average, and on the other hand, approximately 50% of municipal waste is transferred to landfills. The performance is not satisfactory in regards to EU commitments and the implementation of a real “closing loops” approach.

scholarly journals Landfill management in Lithuania

2019 ◽  
pp. 127-135
Author(s):  
Ingrida Kavaliauskiene
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Municipal Waste ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Medium Size ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
After Care ◽  
Municipal Waste Management ◽  
Landfill Management ◽  
Year 2000

There are about 680 small municipal waste landfills/ dumping sites with an area below 1 ha,about 120 medium-size landfills with an area of I to 5 ha and 35 large (>5 ha) landfills inLithuania.The majority of existing operational landfills fail to meet even basic environmental andsanitary-hygienic requirements.Minister of Environment approved Rules for Setting Up, Operating, Closure and After-Careof Landfills of Waste in the year 2000. The procedure for the disposal of waste in landfillsand the requirements for setting up, operating, closure and after-care of landfills so as toprevent or reduce as far as possible negative effects of landfills on the environment,particularly surface water and groundwater, soil and atmosphere, as well as any resulting riskto human health, have been defined in these rules.Draft Strategic Plan of the Network of Landfills for Non-hazardous (Municipal) Wasteprepared last year. The aim of this plan is to establish the procedure for closing down theexisting landfills, site-conditioning operations and setting up new regional landfills (bydeveloping regional municipal waste management systems) and to foresee the costs. It wascalculated that in economic terms, taking into consideration costs of the transport of waste tolandfills and the setting up, operating, closure and after-care of landfills, Lithuania wouldbenefit most if it had 12 landfills.Both documents mentioned above have been developed taking into consideration therequirements laid down by the European Union in the field of environmental protection andensures the attainment of the targets laid down in the Directive on the Landfill of Waste(1999/31/EC).

scholarly journals WASTE MANAGEMENT AND ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF MUNICIPAL COMMUNAL WASTE

2019 ◽  
Vol 31 (3) ◽  
pp. 657-661
Author(s):  
Marina Grubor ◽  
Oliver Dimitijević ◽  
Miodrag Šmelcerović
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Waste Management ◽  
Economic Analysis ◽  
General Framework ◽  
Waste Recycling ◽  
Municipal Waste ◽  
Economic Viability ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Economic Instruments ◽  
Economic Basis

The key goal of this work is to analyze the process of municipal waste recycling in the European Union and in Serbia, as well as to identify the economic instruments which are missing in this field. The work is intending to answer to the several related questions: first, the economic basis of recycling, that is to establish a general framework in which this process can fulfill its economic viability; second, to analyze the present state, effects and problems in which recycling operations are performing in the European Union and the position of Serbia in this context; thirdly, to establish economic instruments and measures to promote recycling of municipal waste in Serbia. The paper proposes a set of economic instruments in the field ofresolving these issues are at the basis ofstandards established in the European Union.

scholarly journals Current state and possibilities for oversized municipal waste management in the regions of Ukraine

2020 ◽  
pp. 115-126
Author(s):  
T. A. Safranov ◽  
T. P. Shanina ◽  
V. Yu. Prykhodko
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
Management System ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Municipal Waste ◽  
Household Waste ◽  
Industrial Enterprises ◽  
Secondary Raw Materials ◽  
Current State ◽  
Municipal Waste Management ◽  
Used Cars

Human life and activities generate municipal solid waste (MSW) consisting of municipal household waste (residential waste), waste from commercial organizations, waste from public institutions and organizations, waste from industrial enterprises, waste from urban maintenance and improvement. A common feature for all these types of waste is the fact that a municipality is an institution responsible for organization, management of its disposal process. Such waste is generated in everyday life, across the food network, when carrying out repair and construction works, in the municipal transport and communication systems, etc. The aim of the work is to assess the current state and possibilities of oversized municipal waste management in the regions of Ukraine. In order to achieve this aim, the study of the existing regulatory documents and existing experience in the field of oversized municipal waste management was conducted. The work is based on the analysis of the published data, as well as on the materials of our own research. The implementation of the MSW management system implies creation of a municipal center for recycling secondary raw materials based on the modular quarterly principle. A recycling station with a mandatory module for oversized waste reception and sorting should become a main structural element of the recycling center. In addition, it is proposed to create separate sites for collecting the oversized waste. This has already been implemented in some cities of Ukraine. When differentiating SMW flows, due attention is not paid to the used cars that can contingently be attributed to oversized secondary raw materials. In Ukraine the existing recycling centers do not meet modern requirements. Due to the lack of necessary experience in handling the used cars, one should turn to foreign experience and focus on the requirements of the developed countries. According to international standards, the life of a car is 10 years with its subsequent utilization in such a way that prevents it from having a negative impact on the environment. Since, as of today, 27% of cars in Ukraine are older than 30 years, so in case of their mandatory utilization, the number of such cars will be approximately 2.5 million. With such total number of used cars each region of Ukraine will need to handle about 100 thousand recyclable cars. It is hardly possible to create the recycling centers in each region, so, at the first stage, it is advisable to organize such centers, for example, in each economic region or cluster. The creation of the oversized municipal waste management system in the regions of Ukraine will make it possible to turn the waste into useful products, to reduce the level of a negative environmental impact and to obtain not only ecological, but also socio-economic effects.

scholarly journals Principles of municipal waste management in Poland and selected regions of Europe

2008 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 28-33 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joanna Kulczycka ◽  
Zygmunt Kowalski
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
Municipal Waste ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Local Conditions ◽  
Management Measures ◽  
Production And Consumption ◽  
Municipal Waste Management ◽  
High Level ◽  
Regional Solutions ◽  
The Eu

Principles of municipal waste management in Poland and selected regions of Europe High level of production and consumption in member-countries of the European Union is connected with generating a considerable amount of waste. In individual EU member-countries various methods aiming at decreasing the amount of generated waste are implemented. The current situation in Poland, and the best practical solutions introduced in some European regions have been presented in the paper. These solutions were put in place, mainly to fulfill the EU or country's regulations. The priority of municipal waste management measures is to prevent and minimize its generation. Decisions on preventing waste generation should be made as early as at the stage of product designing and manufacturing. The basic principle of proper municipal waste management is to create a system of regional solutions, which includes all the elements of waste management and relates them to the local conditions.

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