Environment, Climate, Energy and Agriculture Authority
Cross-border shipments of waste
Waste shipments to third countries - find out more here.
Important notes
Prerequisites
Three alternatives are possible:
- Shipment without notification, i.e. according to Art. 18 of the VVA and taking into account Annex VII of the VVA,
- Shipment with notification or that
- ban.
Documents required
not specified
Please note
The transboundary shipment of waste is usually subject to approval. Under certain circumstances, the shipment of waste to third countries is even prohibited.
Telephone contact: Tel.: +49 40 428 40 - 4148
Deadlines
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Procedure & Fees
Procedure
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Processing time
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Fees
The fee framework for notifications is currently EUR 725 to EUR 10,000.
Legal notes
Legal remedies
not specified
Legal basis
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Downloads & Links
Service description
The export of waste for disposal outside the EU is prohibited. The exception is the export of waste for disposal in EFTA countries (Norway, Iceland, Lichtenstein, Switzerland).
The export of hazardous waste for recycling (Annex IV of the VVA) from the EU to non-OECD countries is also prohibited.
The export of non-hazardous waste for recycling (Appendix III of the VVA) is generally permitted. However, the respective country of destination requires an unequivocal declaration as to whether and with what control procedures non-hazardous waste may be shipped.
Address and contact information
Address
Environment, Climate, Energy and Agriculture Authority
Waste Management
Neuenfelder Straße 19 21109 Hamburg
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Facility info
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We have a limited number of customer parking spaces. To reserve a parking space, please contact our receptionist by e-mail at zugang@bsw.hamburg.de or by telephone on +49 40 428 40 - 50 50. Our working hours are: Monday to Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:15 p.m , Friday from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Public transport
S3/S31 Wilhelmsburg, Bus 13/151/152/154/156//155/252 Inselpark
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Last updated: 26.04.2024