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	7,514
	Amount of hazardous wastes generated under Art. 1(1)b of BC	No data
	Total amount of hazardous wastes generated	7,514
	Amount of other wastes generated (Annex II: Y46-Y47)	908,763 ^(1)
Export	Amount of hazardous wastes exported	82,300
	Amount of other wastes exported	0
Import	Amount of hazardous wastes imported	^(2)
	Amount of other wastes imported	0

1) Amount refers to Y46.

2) 250 m³ of contaminated soil was imported from Latvia for D2, D8 operations.

Basel Convention 2002
Country Fact Sheet 2003

Luxembourg

Status of Ratifications:
Party to the Basel Convention:	07.02.1994
Amendment to the Basel Convention:	14.08.1997
Basel protocol on Liability and Compensation:	-

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

Competent Authority	Focal Point
Division des Déchets Administration de l'Environnement 16, rue Eugène Ruppert L-2453 Luxembourg Telephone: [phone] Telefax: (352) 49 64 38 E-Mail: [e-mail] website: http://www.aev.etat.lu	Ministère de l'Environnement L-2918 Luxembourg Luxembourg Telephone: [phone] Telefax: (352) 40 04 10 E-Mail: [e-mail] or [e-mail] or [e-mail] website: http://www.mev.etat.lu

National Definition

National definition of waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Luxembourg. The definition of waste is in accordance with the directive 75/442/EEC. National definition of hazardous waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Luxembourg. The definition of hazardous waste is in accordance with the directive 91/689/CEE. The Commission Decision 2000/532/CE was adopted. Luxembourg regulates/controls additional wastes as hazardous that are not included in Art. 1 (1)a of the Basel Convention and would be controlled for the purpose of transboundary movements pursuant to Art. 1 (1)b. All the wastes subject to control under the regulation (EEC) 259/93 are controlled. Luxembourg requires special consideration for the following waste(s) 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 Luxembourg. Implementation of the Basel Convention by law of 9.12.1993. Implementation of the amendments by law of 29.06.1997.
	Restrictions on export for final disposal Luxembourg restricts the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal. A special authorization is required by the modified Waste Management law of 17th June 1994 for export of waste to non-EC countries; and prohibition of export of waste to non-OECD countries through waste carrier authorization delivered according to the Waste Management Law.
	Restrictions on export for recovery Luxembourg restricts the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery. A special authorization is required by the modified Waste Management law of 17th June 1994 for export of waste to non-EC countries; and prohibition of export of waste to non-OECD countries through waste carrier authorization delivered according to the Waste Management Law.
	Restrictions on import for final disposal Luxembourg restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal. Import authorization is required by the modified Waste Management Law of 17th June 1994. The restriction is for all countries and all kinds of wastes.
	Restrictions on import for recovery Luxembourg restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery. Import authorization is required by the modified Waste Management Law of 17th June 1994. The restriction is for all countries and all kinds of wastes.
	Restrictions on transit Luxembourg restricts the transit of hazardous wastes and other wastes. Regulation of the Council No 259/93 (CEE). The restriction is for all countries and for all kinds of wastes which are subject to regulation 259/93 CEE.

Reduction and/or Elimination of Hazardous Waste Generation	National strategies/policies National Waste Management Plan adopted by Government on 15th December 2000; and obligation for industries and Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) to establish internal waste management plans with the view of reduction and recycling of waste.
	Legislation, regulations and guidelines Modified Waste Management Law of 17th June 1994.
	Economic instruments/ initiatives "SuperDrecksKëscht fiir Betriiber" initiative taken since 1992 by the Ministry of Environment and the Chamber of Handicraft with the aims of advising industries and Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) in good ecological practice of internal waste management; and giving a quality label to the companies with a good waste management practice.
	Measures taken by industries/waste generators Internal waste management according to internal Waste Management Plan and/or waste management practice according to "SuperDrecksKëscht fiir Betriiber"-concept.
	Others None.

Transboundary Movement Reduction Measures	National strategies/policies National Waste Management Plan adopted by Government on 15th December 2000; and obligation for industries and Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) to establish internal waste management plans with the view of reduction and recycling of waste.
	Legislation, regulations and guidelines Modified Waste Management Law of 17th June 1994.
	Economic instruments/ initiatives None.
	Measures taken by industries/waste generators None.
	Others None.

Disposal/ Recovery Facilities	Disposal facilities Lamesch Exploitation S.A. Z.I. Wolser Nord, L-3225 Bettembourg; Chemical-Physical Treatment plant; D9
	Recovery/recycling/re-use facilities Intermoselle Sàrl Langengrund L-3701 Rumelange; Clinker production; R5 Lamesch Exploitation S.A. Z.I. Wolser Nord, L-3225 Bettembourg; Reconditioning of waste, pre-treatment further to R1 and R9 operations; R1, R9 PRIMOREC S.A. b.p. 70, L-4501 Differdange; Recycling of waste from iron and steel production by direct reduction; R4, R5

Bilateral, Multilateral or Regional Agreements

No agreements.

Technical Assistance and Training Available

Administration of the Environment, Division des Déchets, 16, rue Ruppert L-2453, Luxembourg CRTE, 66, rue de Luxembourg, L-4002 ESCH/ALZETTE SuperDrecksKëscht fiir Betriiber 18, rue Stümper, L-2557 Luxembourg