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	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

Israel

Status of Ratifications:
Party to the Basel Convention:	04.12.1994
Amendment to the Basel Convention:	-
Basel protocol on Liability and Compensation:	-

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

Competent Authority	Focal Point
Head Hazardous Substances Division Ministry of Environment P.O. Box 34033, Jerusalem 91340 Israel Telephone: [phone] Telefax: (972 2) 655 37 63 E-Mail: [e-mail] Website:	Head Hazardous Substances Division Ministry of Environment P.O. Box 34033, Jerusalem 91340 Israel Telephone: [phone] Telefax: (972 2) 655 37 63 E-Mail: [e-mail] Website:

National Definition

There is no national definition of waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste in Israel. National definition of hazardous waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Israel. “A substance of any type containing a hazardous substance as defined by the law, which is disposed of or is destined for disposal, or which has to be disposed of by the order of the Minister. The law referred to above is the Hazardous Substances Law 1993. 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 Israel 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 Israel. The decision is not ratified but is being implemented in practice.
	Restrictions on export for final disposal Israel restricts the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal. Israel prohibits the export of hazardous and other wastes for final disposal according to the Hazardous Substances Regulations (Import and Export of Hazardous Substances Waste), 1994. Exception may be made under strict conditions for certain waste streams that are exported for incineration on land (D10) to facilities where energy recovery is carried out. The restriction on the export of hazardous wastes for final disposal applies to all countries. When exception is made (as described above), waste is exported only to EC or OECD countries that are parties to the Convention.
	Restrictions on export for recovery Israel restricts the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery. Hazardous Substances Regulations (Export and Import of Hazardous Waste), 1994. These regulations call for a permit to export waste for recovery. The permit may specify requirements and restrictions. Exports are permitted to OECD/EC countries, which are Parties to the Convention. Israel approves the export of hazardous wastes for recovery to EC or OECD countries that are parties to the Convention.
	Restrictions on import for final disposal Israel restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal. Hazardous Substances Regulations (Export and Import of Hazardous Waste), 1994. These Regulations prohibit the import of hazardous waste for final disposal. The restriction on the import of hazardous waste for final disposal applies to all countries.
	Restrictions on import for recovery Israel restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery. Hazardous Substances Regulations (Export and Import of Hazardous Waste), 1994. These regulations call for a permit to import waste for recovery. The permit may specify requirements and restrictions. A permit could be issued for the import of wastes for recovery operations to any party to the Convention. The importer must receive a special permit certificate and the Ministry of the Environment ensures that the recovery is carried out in an environmentally sound manner.
	Restrictions on transit Israel has no restrictions on the transit of hazardous wastes and other wastes.

Reduction and/or Elimination of Hazardous Waste Generation	National strategies/policies A policy for waste reduction was adopted. More permits were issued for recycling and reuse of hazardous waste. The Ministry of the Environment encourages reduction, recycling and reuse of hazardous waste. Legislation, regulations and guidelines In process.
	Economic instruments/ initiatives The Ministry of the Environment funded up to 40% of the cost for industry (facilities) that invested in hazardous waste reduction.
	Measures taken by industries/waste generators A facility for the recovery of used automobile oil filters by the encouragement of our ministry.

Transboundary Movement Reduction Measures	National strategies/policies The policy adopted for hazardous waste reduction is relevant here as well. Some processes were approved by the ministry for the treatment and/or recycling of hazardous wastes.
	Legislation, regulations and guidelines Legislation is in process.
	Economic instruments/ initiatives Fund was given for the pilot development of waste treatment for solid peroxides and oxidants.
	Measures taken by industries/waste generators A technology was developed for the recycling of Lithium Batteries in Israel.

Disposal/ Recovery Facilities

Disposal facilities Environmental Services Company Ltd., Ramat Hovav) P.O.B. 5743, Beer-Sheva 84156, Israel; Tel.: [phone]; Web site: www.enviro-services.co.il; E-mail: [e-mail]; Treatment of hazardous wastes by Best Available Technology ; D1 D4 D5 D9 D14 D15 Ecosol, Ramat Hovav; Incinerator for hazardous wastes ; D10 D13 D14 D15 Lapidot, Helez; Deep Well Injection (used caustic soda from oil refineries); D3 Tambour Ecology, Acre; Phisico/chemical treatment; D9 Arrow Ecology, Haifa; Phisico/chemical treatment; D9 A complete list could be obtained form the Focal point.

Recovery/recycling/re-use facilities Liran, Rishon Letzion; Solvent reclamation; R2 Petrochim, Ashdod; Solvent reclamation; R2 M.T.A. Recycling Technologies, Jerusalem; Solvent reclamation; R2 Hakurnas, Ashdod; Lead acid batteries recycling; R4 Numinor, Maalot; Zinc recycling; R4 A complete list could be obtained form the Focal point.

Bilateral, Multilateral or Regional Agreements

No agreements.