The transport of so-called sensitive goods such as fuels, tobacco products and oils requires strict control and supervision. All this is done in order to curb the abuse of these products. This is because they often become the subject of smuggling and illegal transport. To curb this practice, the SENT system was established in 2017. However, Poland is not the only country with such a transport monitoring system. As...
Waste transport is governed by its own rules. In addition to EU rules, local regulations must be observed in each member state in order to protect oneself from serious consequences. It is no different for Poland. Even with Annex VII for cross-border transport, it will additionally be mandatory to register the carrier in the BDO system. Why is this so important? What is the BDO system and how...
On 20 May, the revised EU Regulation on transboundary movements of waste came into force. You may be wondering: "but how does this relate to our BDO?". Yes, you will still need a BDO every time you export waste. You need to ensure that the information you provide is correct and up to date. Read our article to find out what changes the EU has prepared in the context of the shipment of...
Registration with the BDO system is a key element of almost every activity involving waste in Poland. So if you produce waste, recycle it or transport it - your company must be registered with BDO. However, what if the registration could not take place or you provided incorrect data? Find out about the most common mistakes made when registering with the...
The transport of waste in Poland is subject to authorisation. Hauliers must be registered in the BDO register, which was set up to facilitate the monitoring of waste flows across the country. Find out how to obtain a BDO permit in order to legally carry out waste transports.
The deadline of 15 March 2024 is approaching inexorably. With it, the need to submit a comprehensive report on products, packaging and waste management.
Konin is founded on rapid change. This city did not exist before the war. It rose suddenly, not from ashes, but from coal. For many months, there have been disputes surrounding the planned Ościsłowo mine. However, it is worth taking a look at Konin itself - what is the city like, what do its inhabitants live by, what do they dream of, what is the young generation planning? In the last ...
The fact that air cleanliness in some cities in Poland leaves much to be desired has already been written about by European media, including the British Ecologist (The Ecologist). In its publication on Krakow, it points out that its mayor, Jacek Majchrowski, in contrast to his predecessors, has begun to take an interest in the city's air quality. So much so that he decided to crack down on ...
One of the most recent laws in the field of waste management, the two-year-old Act of 11 September 2015 on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (Journal of Laws 2015, item 1688, as amended), is likely to go through a fundamental amendment. This was the proposal made by the Senate Environment Committee during last week's deliberations. What has the Act changed? In January this year. The Environment Committee discussed the...
As of 24.01, the Regulation of the Minister of the Environment on detailed requirements for waste transport of 7 October 2016 came into force. This document is a response to the relevant EU directive of 9 September 2015. What changes does it concern? The document signed by Jan Szyszko supplements the content of the Waste Act of December 2012. According to the regulation, new...
