Waste framework directive
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| European Union directive | |
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| Title | Waste Framework Directive |
|---|---|
| Made by | European Parliament & Council |
| Made under | Article 175(1) |
| Journal reference | [1] |
| History | |
| Date made | 19 November 2008 |
| Came into force | 12 December 2008 |
| Other legislation | |
| Replaces | 75/439/EEC, 75/442/EEC, 91/156/EEC, 91/689/EEC and 2006/12/EC |
| Current legislation | |
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]
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
- ^ Directive 2008/98/EC of 19 November 2008 on waste and repealing certain Directives.
- ^ Directive 75/442/EEC of 15 July 1975 on waste. End of validity 16 May 2006, and repealed by 2006/12/EC.
- ^ Directive 91/156/EEC of 18 March 1991 on waste. End of validity 16 May 2006, and repealed by 2006/12/EC.
- ^ 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 End of validity 11 December 2006, and repealed by 2008/98/EC.
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