jäätmeseaduse
The jäätmeseadus, or Waste Act, is the core piece of Estonian environmental legislation that governs the generation, collection, transport, treatment, and disposal of waste. It is designed to implement European Union waste directives and to provide a national framework for waste management policy and practice in Estonia.
The act applies to individuals, companies, and public authorities. It distinguishes waste from non-waste and hazardous
The jäätmeseadus covers procedures for take-back schemes, data reporting, and record-keeping related to waste streams. It
The act has been amended several times to align with evolving EU policies, expand producer responsibility schemes,