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🇸🇮 Slovenia

Regulatory Overview

Slovenia implements EU waste shipment regulation under Regulation (EU) 2024/1157 through the Ministry of the Environment and Spatial Planning and the Environmental Agency of the Republic of Slovenia. Transboundary waste shipments involving Slovenia are supervised by the national competent authority and coordinated with other Member States in accordance with the regulation.

Competent Authorities

AuthorityRole
Ministry of the Environment and Spatial PlanningNational policy and coordination.
Environmental Agency of the Republic of SloveniaNotification review, permitting, and enforcement.
Customs authoritiesBorder control and shipment verification.

Official authority: Ministry of the Environment and Spatial Planning / Environmental Agency — Waste shipment supervision and notification procedures. Operators should consult the ministry or agency website for the department responsible for waste shipment notifications and the current portal.

National Waste Shipment Procedures

Slovenia applies the EU notification procedure (prior written notification and consent) for waste subject to Annex IV and the Annex VII procedure for green-listed waste. Movement documents and facility reception and completion certificates are required. Operators interact with the competent authority through the designated official channels.

DIWASS Implementation Status

Slovenia is preparing for mandatory use of the EU Digital Waste Shipment System (DIWASS). Operators are expected to use the DIWASS graphical interface or systems designated by the competent authority. Confirm registration and access requirements with the ministry or Environmental Agency.

Official Resources

  • Ministry of the Environment and Spatial Planning / Environmental Agency of the Republic of Slovenia — Consult the official portal for waste shipment guidance and notification procedures.

Typical Waste Shipments

Waste TypeTypical Flow
Metal scrapExport or import for recycling within the EU
Plastic wasteRegional recycling flows
Paper and cardboardCross-border recycling

Key Compliance Requirements

  • Correct classification of waste streams.
  • Notification approval and consent where required before shipment.
  • Financial guarantees for notified shipments where applicable.
  • Use of authorised recovery or disposal facilities.
  • Complete movement documentation and Annex VII documentation for green-listed waste.

Regulatory Note

Waste shipment procedures may vary depending on the type of waste and shipment route. Operators should consult the competent authority in the country of export, import, and transit for specific procedural requirements.