For professionals in the waste management sector, May 21, 2026, has become a critical date circled on every calendar. It marks the “go-live” for the new EU Waste Shipment Regulation. However, viewing this as a simple on/off switch is a strategic mistake. The transition from the old framework is a complex, multi-year process with a…

For nearly two decades, Regulation (EC) No 1013/2006 has been the cornerstone of EU waste shipments, a complex but familiar framework for professionals across the sector. Now, its era is officially ending. This marks a pivotal moment, ushering in a new set of rules that all businesses and consultants must understand and implement. Its replacement,…

The landscape for shipping waste within, into, and out of the European Union is undergoing its most significant overhaul in almost two decades. For businesses across the continent, understanding these changes is not just a matter of compliance—it’s a strategic necessity. The new landmark legislation, Regulation (EU) 2024/1157, has officially repealed and is set to…