Industrial waste management involves regulating specific wastes generated by large factories, mining enterprises, and manufacturing plants. This field differs from municipal waste management as industrial waste (sludge, slag, ash, chemical residues) is often voluminous and contains specific hazards. Georgia is implementing circular economy principles, obliging enterprises to reduce waste and maximize its use as secondary resources. Legal services in this area include waste classification, legal procedures for granting "by-product" status, and agreeing on waste disposal or processing plans with the state. This is critical to ensuring waste is not deemed pollution, avoiding huge environmental fines for the company.
What Does Industrial Waste Service Cover?
Our experts will help you manage production cycle waste efficiently and legally:
- Waste Audit and Classification: Analysis of the production process and identification of waste (inert, non-hazardous, hazardous).
- By-Product Status: Legal justification that the generated substance is not waste but a by-product that can be sold or used in other production.
- Waste Management Plan: Developing and approving the mandatory document for large enterprises.
- Temporary Storage Areas: Ensuring the legality of temporary waste storage sites on the territory.
- Processing Contracts: Signing contracts with specialized companies for the removal of industrial waste.
- Mining Waste: Compliance with specific regulations for managing quarry and mine waste (tailings).
Common Scenarios and Needs
Disputes often arise over whether a certain material (e.g., sawdust, metallurgical slag) constitutes waste. If it is waste, its storage is subject to strict regulations; if a product, it is in free circulation. Incorrect qualification leads to fines for "illegal waste disposal." Also, construction material manufacturers have problems disposing of large volumes of inert waste, which requires a special landfill.
Georgian Legislation and Regulations
Regulation is provided by the "Waste Management Code" and the technical regulation "On Management of Waste from Extractive Industries". Criteria for defining by-products are outlined in Article 4 of the Code. The Law on Industrial Emissions also addresses waste prevention.
The Process: How a Specialist Works
The lawyer and technologist study the production process. If the goal is to recognize waste as a by-product, a justification (market existence, environmental safety) is prepared and sent to the Ministry. When drafting the waste management plan, the lawyer ensures the plan is realistic and the company can execute it. In the case of mining waste, a stability and monitoring plan for the tailings pond is prepared.
Why Legal.ge?
Industrial waste management is directly linked to enterprise profitability and environmental responsibility. Legal.ge gives you access to lawyers who understand production specifics and environmental requirements. Specialists on our platform will help you optimize waste, comply with regulations, and ensure sustainable business development. Manage industry smartly with Legal.ge.
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