Note: This service (1126) focuses on ongoing regulations, state supervision, and transport rules (ADR) for hazardous waste, distinct from general licensing covered in previous services.
Hazardous waste regulation is a continuous legal process that does not end with obtaining a permit. Companies are obliged to follow daily operational rules: proper waste labeling, separation, control of temporary storage limits, and transport safety. Special attention is paid to complying with ADR (International Carriage of Dangerous Goods) standards when transporting hazardous waste. The Department of Environmental Supervision conducts strict monitoring, and even minor deviations (e.g., incorrect logbook keeping, missing labels) lead to fines. Legal services in this direction involve continuous compliance monitoring and risk management.
What Does Hazardous Waste Regulation Service Cover?
Our experts ensure your activities fully comply with the law:
- ADR Compliance: Auditing driver qualifications, vehicle marking, and documentation compliance during hazardous waste transport.
- Labeling Rules: Monitoring adherence to waste container labeling rules (hazard symbols, codes).
- Record Keeping: Legal oversight of the correct maintenance of the waste record-keeping log.
- Personnel Training: Legal formalization of mandatory instructions for employees handling waste.
- Incident Response: Legal response and notification of the Agency in case of hazardous waste spills or accidents.
- Transboundary Movement: Obtaining permits for hazardous waste export (Basel Convention) and procedural support.
Common Scenarios and Needs
Businesses are often fined for simple reasons: for example, when a hazardous waste warehouse lacks a ventilation system or a Spill Kit. Also, transport inspections frequently stop vehicles carrying hazardous waste that lack orange plates or drivers without an ADR certificate. Another problem is handing over waste to a company whose permit has been suspended, which automatically triggers liability for the transferor as well.
Georgian Legislation and Regulations
Regulations are based on the "Waste Management Code" and the technical regulation "On Special Requirements for Collection and Treatment of Hazardous Waste". Transportation is regulated by the "Rule on Transport of Dangerous Goods". Export issues are governed by the Basel Convention and the regulation on "Transboundary Movement of Waste".
The Process: How a Specialist Works
The lawyer periodically checks the company's documentation and warehouse (mock inspection). It is verified whether the actual waste matches the data entered in the log. During transport, the lawyer checks the transport waybill and driver's documents. In case of an incident, the lawyer helps the company write an explanation and minimize damage.
Why Legal.ge?
Hazardous waste regulations are loaded with technical details. A lawyer alone is not enough; technical knowledge is also needed. Legal.ge gives you access to teams combining legal and ecological expertise. Specialists on our platform will help you stay constantly ready for state inspections and avoid operational risks. Manage waste safely with Legal.ge.
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