Waste from mines and quarries

Waste from mines and quarries It can cover a large area of ​​land and have a detrimental impact on air, water and soil unless it is well managed. 

Various mining and quarrying activities result in significant quantities of unused materials, of varying nature and with varying potential hazards.

Waste from electrical energy production

The amount of waste from energy transformation depends on the fuel used, but some data on the amount of waste generated can be derived from the amount of electricity produced.

Hydropower plants and gas-fired power plants do not generate solid waste. While thermal power plants that run on coal and other fossil fuels produce a large amount of waste such as ash and other. This means that shifting electricity production towards cleaner and renewable sources of energy production will result in a reduction in the amount of waste.

Hazardous waste

Hazardous waste is waste that contains substances that have one or more properties such as: explosivity, reactivity, flammability, irritation, toxicity, infectivity, carcinogenicity, etc. 

As a result of the hazardous substances contained in hazardous waste, it poses a serious risk to the environment and human health if not managed properly and safely. Certain sectors of the economy produce hazardous waste, the largest of which is the manufacturing industry. As with other waste, the establishment of legislation, adequate training of personnel for its management, and increasing public awareness are the main elements for the safe management of hazardous waste.

Regulations

1. The Law on Environment
This law regulates the rights and duties of the Republic of North Macedonia, the municipality, the City of Skopje and the municipalities in the City of Skopje, as well as the rights and duties of legal entities and individuals, in ensuring conditions for the protection and improvement of the environment.
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2. Law on Waste Management
This law aligns with Directive 2008/98/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 November 2008 on waste and repealing certain Directives (CELEX No. 32008L0098).
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Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Pollution of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal
Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and Their Disposal. The Convention was ratified by the Law on Ratification published in (Official Gazette of the Republic of Macedonia 49/97)
Amendment to the Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Pollution by Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal and Amendment to Annex I, Annex VIII and Annex IX
Amendment to the Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and Their Disposal. The amendments were ratified by the Law on Ratification (Official Gazette of the Republic of Macedonia No. 49/04)
3. Waste Management Strategy of the Republic of Macedonia (2008-2020)
(Official Gazette of the Republic of Macedonia No. 39/08)
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4. National Strategy for Sustainable Development in the Republic of Macedonia (2009-2030)
A Better Future through Change - Using our rich social, cultural and natural heritage in a balanced way
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5. Law on Packaging and Packaging Waste Management
This law regulates the requirements for the protection of the environment and human health that packaging must meet during production.
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6. Law on Management of Batteries and Accumulators and Waste Batteries and Accumulators
This law regulates the requirements for environmental protection and human health that must be met during the production of batteries.
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7. Management of electrical and electronic equipment
This law regulates the requirements for the protection of the environment and human health by preventing the negative impacts of the generation and handling of waste electrical energy.
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8. Law on Management of Additional Waste Streams
This law regulates the requirements for the protection of the environment and human health by preventing or reducing the negative impacts of the creation and handling of waste textiles.
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9. Law on Extended Producer Responsibility for the Management of Special Waste Streams
This law regulates the type of liability of producers after the end of the consumption phase of the products they have placed on the market in the Republic of North Macedonia.
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Waste

Global environmental problems largely stem from the overexploitation of natural resources and an unsustainable model of economic development, which generates large amounts of waste and pollution. Many resources are used in the short term and then lost through landfill, which causes additional pressure on the environment.

In response to these challenges, the concept of circular economy, which aims to use resources more efficiently, reduce waste and retain the value of materials for as long as possible. Waste management is a key part of this concept.

In North Macedonia, waste management regulations are aligned with The European Green Deal and The Green Agenda for the Western Balkans, with the aim of better environmental protection, increasing recycling and limiting landfilling.

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Forms

Registration procedure guide
This guide describes all the steps to be taken for the registration of a waste handler. It lists the required documents, deadlines and competent institutions involved in the procedure.
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Documents for a COLLECTIVE ACTING PERMIT
This section contains all the documents required to obtain a permit for a collective waste handler. The documents include founding acts, member agreements, waste management programs and other mandatory documentation.
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Documents for a permit for an INDEPENDENT OPERATOR
The documents required for legal entities that independently handle waste are published here. They include requests, statements, technical data and evidence of compliance with legal requirements.
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Consent documents for import, export and transit of waste
This category covers the documents required to obtain consent for a transboundary movement of waste. The procedure is carried out in accordance with applicable national regulations and international agreements.
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Documents for requesting a permit for the import, export and transit of hazardous waste
This category includes the documents that are mandatory for submitting an application for import, export or transit of hazardous waste. The documentation is submitted in accordance with national regulations and international conventions for the safe management of hazardous waste.
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Application for a waste management permit
This form is used to submit an application for a waste management permit. The application must be accompanied by all supporting documentation proving compliance with the legal and technical requirements.
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