Waste import and export permits and procedures
View connections →Applying for international waste shipment permits in accordance with the EU Waste Shipment Regulation.
Published by: Finnish Environment Institute (Syke) · Government organisation
Description language: English
Coverage: All Finland
About this service
Description
International shipments of waste are governed by the EU Waste Shipment Regulation. The shipment of waste from one country to another usually requires a waste shipment permit. For example, in the case of shipments of certain non-hazardous, so-called green-listed waste for recovery within the EU or OECD, a lighter procedure is applied.
The waste exporter must determine,
* whether a waste shipment permit is required (so-called notification procedure) or
* whether the green-listed waste shipment procedure is applied.
In addition, waste exporter is obligated to compile an annual report of waste oils, municipal wastes and construction and demolition wastes exported for recovery in another country.
The Finnish Environment Institute provides advice, guidance and training on international waste shipments including both waste shipments that require a permit procedure and so-called green-listed, or non-hazardous waste shipments.
The website contains up-to-date information, instructions and forms.
Waste shipment notifications are processed in accordance with the EU Waste Shipment Regulation, which defines the permit process and processing times.
Waste shipment permit is applied for online via the system for international waste shipments (Finnish TFS 2.0).
How to use it
The waste shipment notification is submitted online via the system for international waste shipments (Finnish TFS 2.0). Before the waste shipments may begin, the Finnish Environment Institute, the destination and possible transit authorities must approve the waste shipment notification, or give permission for the waste shipment.
The permit should be applied for well in advance of the planned waste shipments. When planning a waste shipment, you should contact the Finnish Environment Centre for instructions.
Annual reports of certain wastes exported for recovery are made in the Finnish TFS. Report consists of summary of wastes exported to another country and their treatment methods.
Conditions
The waste exporter is responsible for determining whether a waste shipment permit is required (so-called notification procedure) or whether the so-called green-listed waste shipment procedure is applied.
Waste exporter is also obligated to compile an annual report of waste oils, municipal wastes and construction wastes and demolition wastes exported for recovery in another country.
The shipment of waste from Finland that is subject to permit requires a waste shipment permit granted by the Finnish Environment Institute as well as authorisations for the shipment from the country of destination and from possible countries of transit.
Again, when shipment of green-listed waste is concerned, the waste shipment must be accompanied by the form provided for in Annex VII of the Waste Shipment Regulation. In addition, the exporter and the consignee must enter an agreement that fulfils certain conditions.
Fee details
A waste shipment permit is subject to a fee.
Where and how to get help
International shipments of waste · Website
The website has information on, for example, how to apply for waste shipment permits and related legislation and current topics.
Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, English, Finnish
Phone: 358 295251000 · Charged
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Annex VII of the Waste Shipment Regulation · Form
Annex VII (so-called green waste shipment document) of the Waste Shipment Regulation is filled in and signed when shipping “green waste”.
Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, English, Finnish
Phone: 358 295251000 · Charged
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International waste shipments system (Finnish TFS) · Online service
On the system you can notify on waste shipment or the reception or handling of waste in accordance with Waste Shipment Regulation (EC) No 1013/2006.
Description: English · Service languages: English
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New international waste shipment system (Finnish TFS 2.0) · Online service
On the system, you can apply for a waste shipment permit or notify of waste shipment, or the reception or handling of waste.
Description: English · Service languages: English
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Annex IB of the Waste Shipment Regulation · Form
Annex IB of the Waste Shipment Regulation is prefilled when applying for a waste shipment permit. It will be supplemented with each shipment of waste.
Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, English, Finnish
Phone: 358 295251000 · Charged
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