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More often than not, it starts innocently enough: a fraction appears that nobody has fully catalogued, the warehouse is approaching its limit and production deadlines are not waiting. Someone in the company asks about the EWC code, someone else asks about the paperwork, and someone else asks about the risk of a penalty in an inspection. This is where we come in: we take over responsibility for proper management so that you don't have to tie up multiple threads in parallel - from documentation, to the handling path, to confirmations in the systems.

Firstly, we start with concrete data: photos/samples, description of the process, volume and form (bulk/bale/big-bags), possible impurities or moisture content. Secondly, we verify the requirements for the waste. This is the point at which we also make it clear what is not allowed: e.g. mixing hazardous waste 'for convenience' or 'diluting' fractions to change their status - as this is a straightforward route to serious sanctions (see penalty table below for details). Proper protection of the waste prior to transport is also of great importance here. A leaking container or faulty seal will cause the material to escape from the trailer into the environment.

We then recommend a legal and cost-effective pathway: preparation for reuse, material recycling, energy recovery or disposal - depending on the parameters and market realities. We explain the 'why yes' (legal requirements, total cost, capacity availability), not just the 'how'. As a result, you receive a proposal with a cost and schedule.

We set the date, collection times, take care of the complete set of documents (KPO/evidence and, for cross-border paths, Annex VII). In addition, we communicate with the partners managing your waste. Our role: end-to-end coordination and monitoring of compliance - from storage to management confirmation.

Once the order has been completed, we provide management confirmations and other relevant documents. In case of inspection questions - the process and documents "defend" themselves, because they were planned with the inspection in mind.

Why does it work?

Thanks to our wide network of cooperating recyclers, we respond quickly to the demand for waste management, and our verified network of hauliers ensures efficient collection at the generator and timely transport to the installation (management site).

Now imagine two scenarios. In the first, you deal with everything yourself: from the phone call to the recycler, to interpreting regulations, to correcting documents and transport arrangements and seeking carriers with the appropriate permits. However, every 'misspecification' costs you time, and every day of delay means more chaos and nerves. In the second case, you have a partner who communicates possible courses of action from the start. He also warns you of the risks, arranges schedules and takes care of all the documentation. What is the result of this? You have less downtime and more predictable costs and, above all, a sense of security in control.

CRITERIASAMEWITH US (ECOLOGY24)
TIMING AND ORGANISATIONMany parallel threads, with uncertain deadlines and no single person in chargeSingle point of contact, agreed action plan, confirmed deadlines and accountability on our side
COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONSProcedural errors, in addition inconsistent recordsSelection of a legal waste management path, complete and consistent records
COSTS ON THE PART OF THE COMPANYApparent "savings": document corrections, delays, refusals in installationThoughtful decisions, waste management without overpaying, predictable costs
RISK IN CONTROLFormal deficiencies, inconsistent data, administrative decisions (financial penalties)Documents prepared according to national/EU requirements, clear process, minimise risk of penalties
EVIDENCE AND TRANSPARENCYDifficulty in demonstrating legitimate development, lack of a complete "trail" of document circulationConfirmed waste management, entries in relevant systems
ADAPTATION TO CHANGEEach new waste fraction or larger volume requires the process to be laid out from scratch.Solutions tailored to batch type and size; a ready-made network of recyclers and hauliers for different scenarios

Don't take risks, let us help you manage your waste

Not sure how to take care of your waste management? We can help you with everything. Call or write today:
e.nadolna@ekologistyka24.pl +48 881 045 376
j.blazewicz@ekologistyka24.pl +48 500 867 153

The following is a list of violations, related to waste management as defined in the Waste Act (collection, storage, processing, transfer), with the range of administrative penalties. Penalty amounts in practice are in the range of £1,000 -1,000,000, but the final amount depends on the type of violation, the amount and characteristics of the waste and the circumstances. Each of the elements listed below is interactive. Click on the "+" on the right-hand side of the page to see a description of the offence in question and to learn tips on how to minimise the risk of punishment.

What it consists of: violations of the requirements for time, quantity, manner and conditions of storage (fire protection, spill containment, etc.).
What is looked out for in the event of an inspection: storage instructions, labelling, limits, security status, storage time records.
How to minimise risk: Above all, you need to put in place stock procedures and checklists, careful monitoring of parameters, thorough technical inspections.
Legal basis: Article 194(1)(2b) in conjunction with Article 25 of the AIA.

What it consists of: no records or records which are not consistent with the facts (wrong quantities, dates, types of waste).
What is looked out for during inspections: compatibility of entries with documents and confirmations, dates, waste codes/quantities.
How to minimise risk: you must prepare record-keeping instructions, and it would be good if you also periodically verified the data entered, checking the consistency of the records found in the BDO with the documents.
Legal basis: Article 194(1)(5b) UoO.

What it consists of: incineration of selectively collected waste that should go to preparation for reuse or recycling.
What is looked out for during inspections: on the destination of the waste fraction, transfer documents, compliance with the waste hierarchy.
How to minimise risk: verify waste management pathways with installations; introduce bans on incineration of waste destined for recycling.
Legal basis: Article 194(1)(8a) in conjunction with Article 158(2a) of the AIA.

What it consists of: carrying out collection or treatment of waste without a decision required by law.
What is looked out for during inspections: existence and scope of the decision (types/quantities of waste, operations envisaged), location and conditions of operation, waste records.
How to minimise risk: you must verify that the activity will require a permit; in addition to this, establish the correspondence of the actual activities with the decision you have; ensure updates on any changes.
Legal basis: Article 194(4) of the Waste Act.

What it consists of: carrying out activities beyond the conditions of the decision (e.g. other waste codes/quantities, other operations/technologies, other sites).
What is looked out for during inspections: compliance of waste types and quantities with the decision, technological parameters, storage/treatment sites, waste records.
How to minimise risk: review the decision before accepting the waste fraction in question; clarify the treatment of the facility; amend or extend the decision when necessary.
Legal basis: Article 194(5) Waste Act

What it consists of: "downgrading" the concentration of hazardous substances to consider non-hazardous waste.
What is looked out for during inspections: safety data sheets, laboratory analyses, records.
How to minimise risk: you must prohibit such practices; conduct reliable surveys/classifications; develop thorough instructions for warehouse and production staff.
Legal basis: Article 194(1)(1) UoO.

What it consists of: transfer of waste to a company without authorisation (no decision/notification).
What is looked out for during inspections: consignee decisions, contracts, confirmations, continuity of the waste transfer 'footprint'.
How to minimise risk: Above all, it is essential that you verify the eligibility of your contractors (they must be present in the BDO register), check the clauses in the contract; it is also important that you ensure that you have a set of management confirmations.
Legal basis: Article 194(1)(3a) UoO.

What it consists of: failure to achieve the required segregation of construction waste.
What is looked out for during inspections: method of waste collection on site, records kept, proportion of fractions required to be separated.
How to minimise risk: Ideally, you should draw up segregation instructions for the construction site, set up appropriate bins with the correct markings, and you must also schedule waste collection by authorised operators.
Legal basis: Article 194(1)(6a) in conjunction with Article 101a of the AIA.

What it consists of: no registration number (e.g. BDO) on business-related documents.
What is paid attention to during the inspection: completeness of markings on invoices, KPOs, contracts, confirmations.
How to minimise risk: produce specimen documents with a space for the registration number; it is also important that you check the documents before sending them out.
Legal basis: Article 194(1)(5a) in conjunction with Article 63 of the AIA.

What it consists of: combining hazardous wastes (with each other or with those considered safe)
What is looked out for during inspections: procedures, segregation of waste streams, operational records.
How to minimise risk: you must ensure that the different types of waste are separated and do not allow them to be mixed. Also ensure that staff are properly trained and that waste collection areas are constantly monitored.
Legal basis: Article 194(1)(2) UoO.

What it consists of: mixing/diluting of waste contrary to Article 122(3) (e.g. to circumvent storage requirements).
What is looked out for during inspections: on the conformity of the documentation of the operations carried out, on the composition and characteristics of the waste, on the compliance of the operations with the landfill operation manual.
How to minimise risk: Introduce strict admission procedures at the landfill/installation; you should also prohibit combining fractions illegally.
Legal basis: Article 194(1)(7) in conjunction with Article 122(3) UoO.

What it consists of: carrying out waste collection in spite of statutory prohibitions (Article 23(2)).
What is looked out for during inspections: scope and method of collection, compliance with decisions and the site, waste separation rules.
How to minimise risk: remember to check regulations before accepting a particular waste fraction; also clarify contracts and collection instructions.
Legal basis: Article 194(1)(3) in conjunction with Article 23(2) of the AIA.

Why risk fines of up to £1,000,000 when legal waste management costs a fraction of that amount?

Minimise the risk of administrative penalties. We will take care of waste management, collection and full documentation. Contact us:
e.nadolna@ekologistyka24.pl +48 881 045 376
j.blazewicz@ekologistyka24.pl +48 500 867 153

Did you know that.

According to the data for 2024, the average Pole generated 376.9kg of municipal waste (a result 20kg higher than the year before). At that time, just over 18% was recycled and about 30% was sent for disposal - mainly landfilling. The CSO points out that the reporting methodology has changed from 2023 onwards, which affects the comparability of the data.

In comparison, EU data show that in 2023, there was an average of 511 kg/per capita of municipal waste generated; 48% of this was recycled (material + composting).

In 2024, >12,700 wild dumps were eliminated in Poland - an estimated 39,500 tonnes of waste had accumulated there. The grey zone in waste management was then valued at ~£6bn per year.

A production manager from a food company called us. "We are starting to run out of space. Plastics from current orders are accumulating, and we're not sure what to do with it to make it legal - and fast." Waste was piling up in the warehouse, the schedule was thickening and each day meant less freedom on the shop floor. The team wanted to operate legally and predictably, but there was not enough time to find a recipient, agree terms and conditions and iron out paperwork.

We asked for some photos and a brief description of the fraction: where it comes from, what form it is in, how much of it arrives each week. That same evening, we came back with specifics: we proposed a legally compliant management path at a facility that accepts this type of waste, with no shortcuts or obscure workarounds. We set a convenient deadline, adjusted the logistics to the production windows and, on the documentation side, prepared what was necessary to defend everything in the event of an inspection.

On Monday morning, the first car pulled up in front of the warehouse. Within 72 hours of acceptance, the first batch left, followed moments later by the second. A total of 18 tonnes of waste disappeared from the congested area, which immediately unclogged the packing and shipping process. Once the order was closed, the customer received a set of confirmations - the 'paper' was in place, legible and consistent. Comparing the whole thing with the previous way of doing things, the company came down in cost by 11%, but more important was something else: calmness and predictability returned.

When time is short, it is easiest to make hasty decisions that cost the most later on. We sort out the process so you don't put out fires: a legal way to proceed, timely approvals and a complete set of documents. It's simply the right choice.

We do not sell a "one procedure for all". Above all, we select a solution for a specific type and quantity of waste: plastics and packaging (film, PET/PP/HDPE, mix, production waste), metals and components, business waste and non-standard fractions by agreement. If you don't know what to do, send us your enquiry at dispo@ekologistyka24.pl, or use the formwe'll help put everything in order.

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