Memorandum

Data on the Generation and Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and Other wastes in 2002 (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)	Not reported
Export	Amount of hazardous wastes exported	Not reported
	Amount of other wastes exported	Not reported
Import	Amount of hazardous wastes imported	Not reported
	Amount of other wastes imported	Not reported

Basel Convention 2002
Country Fact Sheet 2003

Andorra

Status of Ratifications:
Party to the Basel Convention:		23.07.1999 (a)
Amendment to the Basel Convention:		23.07.1999 (A)
Basel protocol on Liability and Compensation:		-

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

Competent Authority	Focal Point
Department of Environment Ministry of Agriculture and Environment C/ Prat de la Creu 62-64, Andorra la Vella Principality of Andorra Telephone: [phone] Telefax: (376) 86 98 33 E-Mail: [e-mail] Website:	Department of Environment Ministry of Agriculture and Environment C/ Prat de la Creu 62-64, Andorra la Vella Principality of Andorra Telephone: [phone] Telefax: (376) 86 98 33 E-Mail: [e-mail] Website :

National Definition

There is no national definition of waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste in Andorra. There is no definition of waste specifically related to the transboundary movements of waste. However, the following points can be highlighted: a) The current definition of solid waste. Article 3 of the Law on Solid Wastes of 31/07/1985 defines solid waste as "those (wastes) resulting from public, industrial, commercial or agricultural activities, and which are not in gazeous or liquid form." Definition is followed by a non-exhaustive and a broad list of substances that covers urban solid wastes, industrial wastes and agricultural wastes. b) The direct integration of international treaties in the national legislative framework. According to article 3.3 of the Constitution,"treaties and international agreements take effect in the legal system from the moment of their publication in the Butlletí Oficial del Principat d’Andorra and cannot be amended or repealed by the law." Therefore, it means that, in the absence of a definition covering all types of wastes, the definition in the Basel Convention is in force in Andorra. c) The draft Law on Wastes (it will enter into force in 2004). The Department of the Environment is currently finalizing the draft of the future Law on Waste, which will be a framework law defining the legal regime of wastes in Andorra. As currently drafted, it defines Waste as “any substance or object whose possessor abandons, has the intention to abandon, or has the obligation to abandon. In any case, due account will be taken of those wastes that are included in the European Catalogue of Wastes and in the Annex I of the Basel Convention.” d) The Agreement between Andorra and Spain concerning the transboundary movements of wastes. Article 2 defines which wastes are subject to the agreement and these wastes are: Wastes included in Annex II of the European Council Regulation 259/93/CEE, of 01/02/1993 amended by the Decision of the European Commission 98/368/CEE, dated 18/05/1998; Wastes included in Annex III of the European Council Regulation 259/93/CEE, of 01/02/1993 amended by the Decision of the European Commission 98/368/CEE, dated 18/05/1998; Expired and non-expired medicines; Construction wastes; Frigidaires; and Killed animals for sanitary reasons or dead by natural causes. Article 3 states that, on the Spanish side, all imports of waste will be realized in complete conformity with the European Union rules defined in the Regulation 259/93/CEE. There is no national definition of hazardous waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste in Andorra. The 1985 Law on Waste does not define hazardous waste at all, and less for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste, which are not regulated. However, the draft bill defines hazardous waste in its article 4 as “Wastes that have been qualified as such by international and/or European norms, and always in conformity with the Annex I of the Basel Convention.” It should be noted that the definition of hazardous waste of the Basel Convention is in force in Andorra. 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. Andorra does not possess yet a detailed regulation regarding hazardous wastes, whether those are included in the Basel Regime or not. Nonetheless, in coordination with the International Atomic Energy Agency and European authorities that control thoroughly the movements of nuclear substances, Andorra has a practical system of control of imports and exports of nuclear substances. There is also a system of registration and control, for the purposes of commerce, of the quantities of chemical products that enter and leave the country. Andorra requires special consideration for the following waste(s) when subjected to transboundary movement: Wastes resulting from the construction activities. The waste resulting from building industry is subject to the Regulation on the export conditions of debris, rubble and waste from demolition and construction of the 27-06-2001 .The regulation obliges the exporter to select its waste. Authorized material to export is listed in art.2a) of the regulation, and prohibited waste is listed in art.2.b). Selection and separation is made only in authorized centers/plants by authorities. They are obliged to separate hazardous waste and hand it to the proper operator. Controls are frequent at the borders, and when mixed waste is found in the debris, they are returned to the owner. Destination is controlled, and disposal is done in authorized centers of the import country (Spain).

Restrictions on Transboundary Movement	Amendment to the Basel Convention The amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1) has been implemented in Andorra.
	Restrictions on export for final disposal Andorra has no restrictions on the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal. There is no legislation restricting the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal, although the provisions of the Basel Convention are effective, and therefore Andorra is bound by the principles defined in the treaty. Moreover, once adopted, the future law on wastes will incorporate the philosophy and standards of the Convention. It means that the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes will only be conducted whenever Andorra has not the capacity to dispose them in an ecologically sound way.
	Restrictions on export for recovery Andorra has no restrictions on the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery. Given the size and the resources of the Principality of Andorra, the authorities will not be able to possess, according to reasonable criteria, the means to treat and recover all the hazardous wastes and other wastes the country generates. Therefore, and basing its exports on the principles of the Basel Convention (proximity, ecological sound management, reduction), Andorra will probably not restrict the export of wastes that it cannot treat or recover itself.
	Restrictions on import for final disposal Andorra is in a preparatory process to restrict import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal. In the draft law, imports of hazardous waste for final disposal are prohibited, however, an exception may be accepted an urgent situation. The restriction covers all countries.
	Restrictions on import for recovery Andorra restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery. If no changes are made in the draft law, the import of any kinds of waste for recovery will be prohibited in Andorra, however, an exception may be accepted an urgent situation. The restriction covers all countries.
	Restrictions on transit Andorra restricts the transit of hazardous wastes and other wastes. Given the geography and roads of Andorra, there is no transit of hazardous wastes. Nevertheless, there is no specific legislation.

Reduction and/or Elimination of Hazardous Waste Generation

National strategies/policies At the end of 2002, the Government approved the construction of new municipal waste incinerator which include the latest technologies. During 2001 and 2002, the Department of Environment started a campaign at the end waste producer, which began with the skiing resorts, toxic waste producers enterprises like vehicle repair shops, printing houses, photo laboratories etc. National Waste Plan (2000), which came into force in 2001, defines the government policy in the field of solid wastes. A very precise diagnostic has been done, and on that basis, recovery objectives have been fixed. The plan also foresees all the basic and essential facilities that must exist in the country. The National Waste Plan must be reviewed every 5 years.

Legislation, regulations and guidelines Andorra is currently drafting the Solid Waste Law, which will create a system that works with authorized managers, and which includes the liability for the generator of wastes.

Transboundary Movement Reduction Measures

National strategies/policies The National waste plan has a clear objective of minimizing the generation of all kinds of wastes, including those subject to the transboundary movement.

Disposal/ Recovery Facilities

Recovery/recycling/re-use facilities Deixalleries de la Massana, Sant Julià de Lòria, Canillo et Escaldes-Engordany; Center to accumulate material in a local zone before being exported for recycling; R3 Deixalleria d’Encamp; Center to accumulate material in a local zone before being exported for recycling; R3 Centre d’emmagatzematge de la Comella; Center to accumulate material before being exported to other countries for recycling; R3 Deixalleries de la Massana, Sant Julià de Lòria, Canillo et Escaldes-Engordany; Center to accumulate material in a local zone before being exported for recycling; R3 Les déchetteries sont des installations qui ont une gestion communale.

Bilateral, Multilateral or Regional Agreements

No agreement.

Technical Assistance and Training Available

Department of Environment (Ministeri d’Agricultura i Medi Ambient, Carrer Part de la creu, 62-64, Andorra la Vella, tel: [phone], fax: [phone], e-mail: [e-mail])[e-mail]