Compost processing – Records

General information

The processor has to keep records and to document on:

• Type, quantity, origin of the wastes taken over
• Reception control
• Separation of undesirables
• Processing and transfer of the raw materials and the processing batch produced thereof
• Designation of the batch
• Compost producers
• Further documentation and proof of quality in accordance with Annex 6 to the Kompostverordnung

Deadlines

The records shall be kept continuously.

Competent authority

Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Climate and Environmental Protection, Regions and Water Management (→ BMLUK)

Procedure

There is no special procedure to be followed.

Required documents

Proof and documents according to Annex 6 of the Kompostverordnung.

Costs and fees

No costs accrue for making it available.

Legal bases

• Section 5 of the Abfallwirtschaftsgesetz (AWG)
• Sections 9, 13, Annex 6 of the Kompostverordnung