waste transport company
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Waste transport - new entrant vs. company with experience

ByPawel Makowski

The demand for waste transport services has increased significantly in recent years. More and more industrial, construction or municipal waste management companies are choosing to work with external logistics operators. As a result, many new hauliers are appearing on the market. At the same time, companies with many years of experience continue to dominate in terms of scale of operations and customer confidence. In the article, we compare...

waste collection permit
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Waste collection permit - how to get one?

ByPawel Makowski

Like any activity related to waste management in Poland, waste collection also requires a permit. Is it possible to obtain it through BDO? What should be taken into account when applying for such an authorisation? Check in our article. Do you need help in obtaining a waste collection permit? Contact us e.nadolna@ekologistyka24.pl , +48 881 045 376 j.blazewicz@ekologistyka24.pl , +48 500...

international transport of waste
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International shipments of waste in the light of changes in EU legislation

ByPawel Makowski

Last December, the EU authorities announced changes to the regulations governing the management of packaging waste. As early as 11 February this year, Regulation (EU) 2025/40 will enter into force, replacing Directive 94/62/EC, which has so far regulated the handling of this waste. How will the new regulations affect the international transport of packaging waste? Contact for waste transport permits e.nadolna@ekologistyka24.pl , +48 881...

transportation of hazardous waste
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Transport of hazardous waste - which are the most challenging?

ByPawel Makowski

The transport of hazardous waste is one of the most demanding tasks in logistics. It not only requires the haulier to have specialised equipment, but also to strictly comply with regulations. However, not all waste must be treated equally. Indeed, some are particularly difficult to transport due to their characteristics. In this article, we will look at waste,...

ENS declaration
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ENS declaration mandatory for waste transports from 31 January

ByPawel Makowski

On 31 January 2025, new rules for declaring shipments to the UK come into force. At issue is the obligation to submit an ENS (Entry Summary Declaration) for goods entering the Islands. This change has huge implications for the transport and logistics industry, affecting hauliers and exporters. In this article, we explain what an ENS declaration is, who it applies to and...

segregation of construction waste from 1 january 2025
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Entrepreneur, remember to separate your construction waste from 1 January 2025!

ByPawel Makowski

According to EU reports, more than a third of the waste generated in Europe is construction and demolition waste. Some of their components have a high raw material value, while others - although they may have a lower value - can still be easily recycled into new products or materials. That is why the Act of 17 November 2021 introduced amendments to the Waste Act, which require businesses to...

Illegal transport of waste
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Why is illegal waste transport still doing well?

ByPawel Makowski

We have already written about a Lithuanian haulier who paid a high price for knowingly taking a risk by carrying out illegal waste transports. However, there are companies that, tempted by the vision of profits, operate in the dark, not realising the need for proper authorisation. As a result, only the haulier profits, getting rid of the cargo and the responsibility, which he passes on to the carrier. Why do these situations continue to ...

waste shipments from Estonia
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Ferrous waste and scrap as one of Estonia's main export commodities

ByPawel Makowski

Estonia, as a dynamically developing Baltic country, plays an important role in international waste trade, including ferrous scrap. An analysis of the 2022-2023 data provides an understanding of the reasons for its exports and the main shipping destinations. Exact data on Estonia's annual ferrous scrap production in 2022-2023 are not directly available from public statistics. However, considering the ...

waste shipments from Lithuania
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Waste transport from Lithuania: Why is Poland the preferred destination?

ByPawel Makowski

According to the Statistical Portal, citing data from the Chief Inspectorate of Environmental Protection, 56 permits were issued in 2021 for the import of waste into Poland from EU countries. Almost 15% of these were permits for Lithuanian companies. This is not insignificant, as Poland has better recycling facilities and is able to process more types of waste. Contact...

From waste to energy: Tyre recycling in Poland and Europe
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From waste to energy: Tyre recycling in Poland and Europe

ByPawel Makowski

Recycling used tyres is difficult but necessary. All the more so as, according to statistics, nearly 300 million tonnes of this waste are dumped in the EU every year. Unfortunately, only less than 13% of it is recycled. How are we doing with tyre recycling and how do we compare to other EU countries? What is tyre recycling? Recycling...