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	624,075
	Amount of hazardous wastes generated under Art. 1(1)b of BC
	Total amount of hazardous wastes generated	624,075
	Amount of other wastes generated (Annex II: Y46-Y47)	3,138,000
Export	Amount of hazardous wastes exported	0
	Amount of other wastes exported	0
Import	Amount of hazardous wastes imported	0
	Amount of other wastes imported	0

Basel Convention 2002
Country Fact Sheet 2003

Cyprus

Status of Ratifications:
Party to the Basel Convention:	17.09.1992
Amendment to the Basel Convention:	07.07.2000 (A)
Basel protocol on Liability and Compensation:	-

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

Competent Authority	Focal Point
Environment Service Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environment, Tagmatarchou Pouliou 17 Ag. Andreas, Nicosia 1411 Cyprus Telephone: [phone] Telefax: (357 2) 77 49 45 E-Mail: [e-mail] Website:	Environment Service Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environment, Tagmatarchou Pouliou 17 Ag. Andreas, Nicosia 1411 Cyprus Telephone: [phone] Telefax: (357 2) 77 49 45 E-Mail: [e-mail] Website:

National Definition

National definition of waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Cyprus. The House of Representative passed the new Law on Solid and Hazardous Waste Management on December 12, 2002. Within the new Law there is a definition of waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste and it is in accordance with the provisions of the Basel Convention. National definition of hazardous waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Cyprus. The House of Representative passed the new Law on Solid and Hazardous Waste Management on December 12, 2002. Within the new Law there is a definition of hazardous waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste and it is in accordance with the provisions of the Basel Convention. 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 Cyprus 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 been implemented in Cyprus. A Law ratifying the amendment of the Basel Convention has been passed on 14.4.2000 (No. 12(III)/2000).
	Restrictions on export for final disposal and for recovery Cyprus restricts the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery. Law on the Management of Solid and Hazardous Waste (December 12, 2002). A Law ratifying the amendment of the Basel Convention has been passed on 14.4.2000 (No. 12(III)/2000). E.U legislation has been adopted concerning the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery.
	Restrictions on import for final disposal Cyprus restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal. Law on the Management of Solid and Hazardous Waste (December 12, 2002). A Law ratifying the amendment of the Basel Convention has been passed on 14.4.2000 (No. 12(III)/2000). Cyprus follows all the provisions of the Basel convention regarding the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes. Nevertheless, import of hazardous wastes for final disposal is not permitted, as there are no facilities for this purpose.
	Restrictions on import for recovery Cyprus restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery. Law on the Management of Solid and Hazardous Waste (December 12, 2002). A Law ratifying the amendment of the Basel Convention has been passed on 14.4.2000 (No. 12(III)/2000). Cyprus follows all the provisions of the Basel convention regarding the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes. As far as the import of wastes for purposes other than disposal (e.g. recycling, recovery) is concerned, these are examined on a case- by- case basis. Permits are issued only for “green wastes”.
	Restrictions on transit Cyprus restricts the transit of hazardous wastes and other wastes. Law on the Management of Solid and Hazardous Waste (December 12, 2002). A Law ratifying the amendment of the Basel Convention has been passed on 14.4.2000 (No. 12(III)/2000). Cyprus follows the provisions of the Basel convention regarding transit issues. In order for a permit to be granted, a copy of the Notification Document appropriately stamped by the Competent Authority of the Import Country is required, as well as detailed information on the date of arrival and departure and the name of the ship.

Reduction and/or Elimination of Hazardous Waste Generation	National strategies/policies A National Strategy for the Management of Wastes has been prepared, taking into consideration all the necessary measures for the reduction of the generation of wastes, as provided in the relevant E.U. legislation. The National Strategy for the Management sets the basic principle of the waste hierarchy “Generation of waste shall be avoided whenever possible, wastes shall be recovered/ recycled whenever possible and wastes shall be disposed of in an environmentally compatible way".
	Legislation, regulations and guidelines In accordance with the E.U and national legislation the environmental standards and the criteria to reduce and eliminate generation of hazardous wastes and other wastes are in elaboration.
	Economic instruments/ initiatives Actions have been made to the Ministry of Finance using economic instruments to encourage environmentally friendly activities or discourage polluting activities.
	Measures taken by industries/waste generators Economic and consumer pressures have moved industry to introduce methods of waste reduction on a voluntary basis. Some of the initiatives that are in place include: total Quality Management programs such as ISO standards. These programs improve the overall operations of businesses and as a partial result of these efforts; a net reduction in wastes is achieved.

Transboundary Movement Reduction Measures	National strategies/policies A Study for the Management of Hazardous Wastes has been prepared (October 2002), taking into consideration all the necessary measures for the reduction of the amount hazardous wastes and other wastes, as provided in the relevant E.U legislation. The Law on the Management of Solid and Hazardous Waste (December 12, 2002) allows the Government to take measures to prevent or reduce production of hazardous waste and others wastes by encouraging cleaner technologies and technologies needing less natural resources and developing appropriate techniques for elimination of dangerous substances in wastes.
	Legislation, regulations and guidelines In accordance with the E.U. and national legislation the environmental standards and the criteria to reduce the amount of hazardous wastes and other wastes are in elaboration.
	Economic instruments/ initiatives Actions have been made to the Ministry of Finance using economic instruments to encourage environmentally friendly activities or discourage polluting activities.
	Measures taken by industries/waste generators Economic and consumer pressures have moved industry to introduce methods of waste reduction on a voluntary basis. Some of the initiatives that are in place include: total Quality Management programs such as ISO standards. These programs improve the overall operations of businesses and as a partial result of these efforts; a net reduction in wastes is achieved.

Disposal/ Recovery Facilities	Disposal facilities Central Wastewater Treatment Plant at Vathia Gonia; A central treatment plant treats liquid hazardous wastes produced by a number of small industrial units; D5 Further information could be obtained from the Focal Point.
	Recovery/recycling/re-use facilities No facilities available.

Bilateral, Multilateral or Regional Agreements

No agreements.

Technical Assistance and Training Available

Information could be obtained from the Focal Point.