Memorandum

Data on the Generation and Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and Other wastes in 2003 (as reported)		Quantities (in metric tons)
Generation	Amount of hazardous wastes generated under Art. 1(1)a (Annex I: Y1-Y45) of BC
	Amount of hazardous wastes generated under Art. 1(1)b of BC
	Total amount of hazardous wastes generated	Not reported
	Amount of other wastes generated (Annex II: Y46-Y47)	1,800,000
Export	Amount of hazardous wastes exported	Pending clarification
	Amount of other wastes exported	Not reported
Import	Amount of hazardous wastes imported	894
	Amount of other wastes imported	Not reported

Basel Convention 2002
Country Fact Sheet 2002

The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia

Status of Ratifications:
Party to the Basel Convention:	16.07.1997 (a)
Amendment to the Basel Convention:	18.11.2004
Basel protocol on Liability and Compensation:	-

(Accession (a); Acceptance (A); Approval (AA); Formal confirmation (c); Ratification; Succession (d))

Competent Authority	Focal Point
Ministry of Environment "Drezdenska" 52 91000 Skopje The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia Telephone: [phone] Telefax: (389 2) 36 69 31 E-Mail: [e-mail] Website:	Ministry of Environment "Drezdenska" 52, 91000 Skopje The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia Telephone: [phone] Telefax: (389 2) 36 69 31 E-Mail: [e-mail] Website:

National Definition

There is no national definition of waste and hazardous wastes used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste in The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. There are no wastes defined as, or considered to be hazardous wastes by national legislation in accordance with Art. 1, para 1(b) of the Basel Convention. In The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia there are no wastes other than those pursuant to Art. 1 (1)a and/or Art. 1 (1)b of the Basel Convention that require special consideration when subjected to transboundary movement.

Restrictions on Transboundary Movement	Amendment to the Basel Convention The amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1) has not been implemented in The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.
	Restrictions on transit and export for final disposal and for recovery The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia has no restrictions on the transit and export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery.
	Restrictions on import for final disposal The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal. The Law on Waste, Chapter IV, Article 28, entry into force: 1997. The imports of waste for the purposes of its disposal are hereby prohibited.The imports of hazardous waste are hereby prohibited.
	Restrictions on import for recovery The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia has no restrictions on the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery. Article 29: The imports of waste are allowed that may be processed without posing threats to the environment and nature.

Reduction and/or Elimination of Hazardous Waste Generation

National strategies/policies National waste management plan is under preparation. According to the Terms of Reference waste minimization will be one of the tasks. Legislation, regulations and guidelines Approximation of the legislation for waste with EU Regulations is postponed to 2004. One of the main issues is reduction of the amount of hazardous waste and other waste.

Transboundary Movement Reduction Measures

National strategies/policies In preparation. Legislation, regulations and guidelines In preparation.

Disposal/ Recovery Facilities	Disposal facilities Universal Sodexho multi service Saint Quentin – en – Yvelines Cedex -France; Süd Mull Transport GmbH, Gerols Heimers Str. Hessheim - Pfalz; Nehlsen Plump GmbH&Co KG, Louis-Krages Strasse 10 D 28237 Bremen;
	Recovery/recycling/re-use facilities Universal Sodexho multi service Saint Quentin – en – Yvelines Cedex -France; Süd Mull Transport GmbH, Gerols Heimers Str. Hessheim - Pfalz; RWE Umwelt Automotive Logistics GmbH, Von Waldthausen Strasse 41 D 44577 Castrop-Rauxel;

Bilateral, Multilateral or Regional Agreements

Multilateral agreement; Serbia (Kosovo), Macedonia and France; 04.2001 - 04.2002; Final disposal, recovery R1 Bilateral agreement; Macedonia and France; 04.2001 - 04.2002; Final disposal, recovery R1 Bilateral agreement; Germany and Macedonia; 03.2002 - 03.2003; Final disposal, recovery operation

Technical Assistance and Training Available

Agency of Environment Faculty of chemistry State custom organization