Waste framework directive
| European Union directive | |
| Title | Waste Framework Directive |
|---|---|
| Made by | European Parliament & Council |
| Made under | Article 175(1) |
| Journal reference | |
| History | |
| Date made | 19 Nov 2008 |
| Came into force | 12 Dec 2008 |
| Other legislation | |
| Replaces | 75/439/EEC, 91/689/EEC and 2006/12/EC |
| Current legislation | |
The Waste Framework Directive (WFD) is a European Union Directive of 17 June 2008.[1] The first Waste Framework Directive dates back to 1975 [2] and was substantially amended in 1991.[3]
The aim of the WFD was to lay the basis to turn the EU into a recycling society.
One of the main features of the WFD is the European Waste Hierarchy.
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