THE LEGISLATIVE FRAMEWORK FOR CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT IN SLOVAKIA

An integral part of any construction activity is the production of the construction waste. It is necessary to deal with the construction waste already in the project preparation phase, which ultimately brings not only financial savings but also time saving. Slovakia, as a member of the European Union is trying to reduce the percentage of construction waste and thus contribute to protecting the environment and the ecosystem. The adoption of the "Law no. 223/2001 - Law on Waste", which set out requirements for all producers of waste, including waste classification (also in the building industry). In addition to this Act, they are adopted and constantly are adopting regulations taking into account the actual needs for environmental protection. This contribution gives an overview of current legislation in Slovakia, his specifications, following the European Union legislation and examples of waste management on building site.