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
1)
Amount of hazardous wastes generated under Art. 1(1)b of BC
Total amount of hazardous wastes generated
1)
Amount of other wastes generated (Annex II: Y46-Y47)
Not reported
Export
Amount of hazardous wastes exported
6,511
Amount of other wastes exported
0
Import
Amount of hazardous wastes imported
4,815
Amount of other wastes imported
0
1) Amounts of generation of hazardous wastes under Art. 1(1)a are not available as Japan’s waste classification system for the internal waste control is different from those of Basel Convention.
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National Definition
National definition of waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Jordan.
Any material which cannot be disposed of at the public garbage dump sites or drainage network due to its hazardous characteristics, harmful impact on the environment and the safety of the organism and which require special means for handling and disposing of, same as are specified in table No.3 which is annexed to Regulation No. 43/1999.
National definition of hazardous waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Jordan.
Any material which cannot be disposed of at the public garbage dump sites or drainage network due to its hazardous characteristics, harmful impact on the environment and the safety of the organism and which require special means for handling and disposing of, same as are specified in table No.3 which is annexed to Regulation No. 43/1999.
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 Jordan 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 Jordan.
Restrictions on export for final disposal and for recovery
Jordan has no restrictions on the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery.
Restrictions on import for final disposal and for recovery
Jordan restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery.
Environment Protection Law No. 12/1995 and its Regulation No. 43/1999: Management and Circulation of the Harmful and Hazardous Materials.
The restriction covers all countries.
Restrictions on transit
Jordan restricts the transit of hazardous wastes and other wastes.
In accordance with Basel Convention.
The restriction covers all parties to the Basel convention.
Reduction and/or Elimination of Hazardous Waste Generation
National strategies/policies
Encourage recycling; use production procedure that are environment friendly; and use alternatives for hazard inputs.
Legislation, regulations and guidelines
Practice of applying hazardous waste treatment fees is in preparation.
Economic instruments/ initiatives
None.
Measures taken by industries/waste generators
Use production ways that are environment friendly; and use alternative for hazard inputs, if available.
Others
None.
Transboundary Movement Reduction Measures
National strategies/policies
Wastes are exported only if there is no facility within the country to treat them or dispose of them.
Legislation, regulations and guidelines
None.
Economic instruments/ initiatives
None.
Measures taken by industries/waste generators
None.
Others
None.
Disposal/
Recovery Facilities
Disposal facilities
Swaga storage and disposal central facility.
Swaga, Jordan/General Corporation for Environment Protection; Storage areas and landfill cells are operated. Treatment units are under consideration.
Recovery/recycling/re-use facilities
Jordan Petroleum Refinery Company; Used oil recovery; R9