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[[Category: Legislation & Policy]]

~~The~~ Transfrontier Shipment Regulations ~~capture~~ the ~~requirements~~ of ~~European and UK law~~ for ~~shipping~~ waste into or out of the ~~country~~.

Commonly referred to as the [[Transfrontier Shipment Regulations]] ([[TFS]]), the EU Regulation 1013/2006/EC on shipments of waste provides the procedures for moving waste into and out of the UK and European Union. This Regulation implements the provisions of the [[UN Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal]] ([[The Basel Convention]]) and the [[OECD Decision]].

==Overview==

The regulations apply from the point of loading the waste until ~~it has~~ been fully recovered or disposed of at the destination facility and, as such, it demonstrates compliance with the obligations of the [[Duty of Care]] legislation. The controls need to be reviewed in the context of the treatment planned for the waste at the destination, the country of destination ~~and~~ transport route, and the waste type (first defining whether the material is indeed classified as waste).

The regulations apply from the point of loading the waste (in the UK) through its movement and transport until the wastes have been fully recovered or disposed of at the destination facility and, as such, it demonstrates compliance with the obligations of the [[Duty of Care]] legislation. The controls need to be reviewed in the context of the treatment planned for the waste at the destination, the country of destination, transport route, and the waste type (first defining whether the material is indeed classified as waste).

The importing and exporting of waste for [[Recovery]] is possible, whereas it is prohibited for [[Disposal]] except for specific exceptions<ref>https://www.gov.uk/guidance/importing-and-exporting-waste</ref>

The importing and exporting of waste for [[Recovery]] is possible, whereas it is prohibited for [[Disposal]] except for specific exceptions<ref name="TFS">https://www.gov.uk/guidance/importing-and-exporting-waste</ref>

==Application to the Export of [[Waste Derived Fuel]] to Europe==

The export of a [[Waste Derived Fuel]] i.e. an [[RDF]] or [[SRF]] can only occur if the material is going to a [[Recovery]] facility i.e. an [[Energy Recovery Facility]] as opposed to an [[Incineration]].

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==Key Measures==

Key Measures, in summary, to have in place include<ref~~>https:~~/~~/www.gov.uk/guidance/importing-and-exporting-waste</ref~~>:

Key Measures, in summary, to have in place include<ref name="TFS"/>:

*An application to the appropriate UK authority with the relevant fee;

*A financial guarantee is in place to ensure enough money is available to deal with the waste if things go wrong, including the cost of returning the waste to the UK;

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*That the waste is dealt with in an environmentally sound manner at all times when it is being shipped and recovered;

*All necessary legislation, for example regarding packaging and carrying dangerous goods is complied with.

==References==

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 [[Category: Legislation & Policy]]
-The Transfrontier Shipment Regulations capture the requirements of European and UK law for shipping waste into or out of the country.
+Commonly referred to as the [[Transfrontier Shipment Regulations]] ([[TFS]]), the EU Regulation 1013/2006/EC on shipments of waste provides the procedures for moving waste into and out of the UK and European Union. This Regulation implements the provisions of the [[UN Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal]] ([[The Basel Convention]]) and the [[OECD Decision]].
 ==Overview==
-The regulations apply from the point of loading the waste until it has been fully recovered or disposed of at the destination facility and, as such, it demonstrates compliance with the obligations of the [[Duty of Care]] legislation. The controls need to be reviewed in the context of the treatment planned for the waste at the destination, the country of destination and transport route, and the waste type (first defining whether the material is indeed classified as waste).
+The regulations apply from the point of loading the waste (in the UK)  through its movement and transport until the wastes have been fully recovered or disposed of at the destination facility and, as such, it demonstrates compliance with the obligations of the [[Duty of Care]] legislation. The controls need to be reviewed in the context of the treatment planned for the waste at the destination, the country of destination, transport route, and the waste type (first defining whether the material is indeed classified as waste).
-The importing and exporting of waste for [[Recovery]] is possible, whereas it is prohibited for [[Disposal]] except for specific exceptions<ref>https://www.gov.uk/guidance/importing-and-exporting-waste</ref>
+The importing and exporting of waste for [[Recovery]] is possible, whereas it is prohibited for [[Disposal]] except for specific exceptions<ref name="TFS">https://www.gov.uk/guidance/importing-and-exporting-waste</ref>
 ==Application to the Export of [[Waste Derived Fuel]] to Europe==
 The export of a [[Waste Derived Fuel]] i.e. an [[RDF]] or [[SRF]] can only occur if the material is going to a [[Recovery]] facility i.e. an [[Energy Recovery Facility]] as opposed to an [[Incineration]].
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 ==Key Measures==
-Key Measures, in summary, to have in place include<ref>https://www.gov.uk/guidance/importing-and-exporting-waste</ref>:
+Key Measures, in summary, to have in place include<ref name="TFS"/>:
 *An application to the appropriate UK authority with the relevant fee;
 *A financial guarantee is in place to ensure enough money is available to deal with the waste if things go wrong, including the cost of returning the waste to the UK;
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 *That the waste is dealt with in an environmentally sound manner at all times when it is being shipped and recovered;
 *All necessary legislation, for example regarding packaging and carrying dangerous goods is complied with.
 ==References==
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