IssuedClimate and energy
New executive order on waste issued without "data on waste"
Official title (in Danish): Bekendtgørelse om affald
In short
Reading time: 1 min- What changes:
- The executive order on waste covers, among other things, the classification of waste, planning, schemes, waste systems and notification of waste.
- The topic "data on waste" is not included in the overview, but it was included in the previous executive order.
- When: The executive order will enter into force on 8 November 2026.
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Source: Retsinformation.dk
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- Issued · 22 September 2026
- Published in the Danish Law Gazette (Lovtidende) · 26 September 2026
- Enters into force · 8 November 2026In 4 days