There are 39 Competent Authorities for Export and Import. A complete list can be obtained from the Focal Point.
Department for Wastes
Ministry for the Environment and Territory
Via Cristoforo Colombo, 44
00147 Roma
Italy
Telephone: (39 06) 57 22 52 16
Telefax: (39 06) 57 22 52 92
E-Mail: sorci.valeria@minambiente.it
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National Definition
National definition of waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Italy.
The national definition of waste is in accordance with the Legislative Decree No. 22/97 and Council Regulation (EEC) No. 259/93 adopted from Council Directive 75/442/EEC on Waste.
National definition of hazardous waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Italy.
The general definition of hazardous waste is set by the DLGS No. 22/97 adopting the Council Directive 91/689/EEC. For the purpose of transboundary movements, the lists of Council Regulation 259/93 are adopted.
Italy 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.
These wastes include all the wastes that are listed in the EEC/259/93 Annexes III and IV.
In Italy 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
Italy is in a preparatory process of implementing the amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1).
Italy restricts the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal.
Council Regulation (EEC) No. 259/93.
All exports of waste for disposal are banned outside the EFTA countries.
Restrictions on export for recovery
Italy restricts the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery.
Council Regulation (EC) No. 120/97.
All the wastes that are listed in the EEC/259/93, Annex V, outside the OECD countries.
Restrictions on import for final disposal
Italy restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal.
Council Regulation (EEC) 259/93.
The restriction covers hazardous wastes as per Council Regulation (EEC) 259/93 from non-EFTA countries, from countries that did not ratify the Basel Convention or that do not have bilateral agreements with Italy or EU.
Restrictions on import for recovery
Italy restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery.
Council Regulation (EEC) 259/93.
The restriction covers hazardous wastes as per EEC/259/93 from non-OECD countries, from countries that did not ratify the Basel Convention or that do not have bilateral agreement with Italy or EU.
Restrictions on transit
Italy has no restrictions on the transit of hazardous wastes and other wastes.
Reduction and/or Elimination of Hazardous Waste Generation
Information could be obtained from the Competent Authority.
Bilateral, Multilateral or Regional Agreements
Bilateral agreement; San Marino; 26.10.2001 -; All imports of waste for recovery into Italy are allowed.
Bilateral agreement; San Marino; 26.10.2001 -; All imports of wastes for disposal into Italy are allowed except those containing or contaminated with PCB, PCT, PBB, at a concentration level of 50 mg/Kg or more.
Technical Assistance and Training Available
Ministero dell’ambiente e della tutela del territorio – Servizio Ri.Bo. Via C.Colombo, 44 – 00147 ROMA
Agenzia Nazionale per la Protezione dell’Ambiente e per i Servizi – Via V.Brancati 48, 00100 ROMA
Istituto Superiore di Sanità V.le Regina Elena 299, 00100 ROMA
Ente per le Nuove Tecnologie, l’Energia e l’Ambiente – Lungotevere Grande Ammiraglio Thaon di Revel 76, 00196 ROMA
CNR – Istituto per lo Studio dei Materiali Nanostrutturati – ISMNVia Salaria Km.29, 300016 MONTEROTONDO (RM)
A complete list could be obtained from the Focal point.