Waste Management
The waste management sector is transforming into a strategic pillar of the circular economy. Collection, sorting, and recycling are becoming sources of secondary raw materials with increasing market value. Businesses need legal support for proper waste classification, obtaining permits, logistics, and establishing stable partnerships with waste purchasers.
We support efficient process management and the minimization of legal and reputational risks. We ensure the proper setup of cooperation with municipalities and industrial partners, strengthening the long-term sustainability of your business.
Key Challenges in the Sector
Clients face complex permitting procedures, the need for proper waste classification, cross-border transport issues, and the implementation of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) mechanisms. The secondary raw materials market is volatile, and disputes over supply guarantees or public procurement processes are common. Incorrect waste categorization can lead to substantial fines and suspension of operations. Unauthorized waste handling can have serious consequences and result in criminal liability.
Why Nomus
We provide contractual frameworks for waste processing, assistance in permitting procedures, and tailored solutions for extended producer responsibility (EPR) aligned with your business model. We help establish mechanisms for trading secondary raw materials and building partnerships with municipalities and industrial clients. Our legal support covers environmental inspections and efficient dispute resolution.
For collection companies, we prepare licensing frameworks and agreements with cities and municipalities optimized for long-term stability. For recycling facilities, we assist with permitting processes and the drafting of supplier contracts for secondary raw materials. For industrial waste producers, we secure compliant waste management contracts and reporting structures for extended producer responsibility. For investors in waste-to-energy projects, we provide assistance in negotiating energy purchase prices and in environmental impact assessments.
We design compliance systems that ensure alignment with environmental legislation and readiness for inspections. Our solutions include mechanisms for effective management of cross-border waste movements and minimization of administrative burdens in export operations. We prepare contractual frameworks with off-takers that protect you from price volatility in the secondary raw materials market and secure stable cash flows.
Our Services for the Waste Management Sector
Environmental Law
• Permits for the operation of waste collection and processing facilities
• Legal support for cross-border waste movements
• Waste categorization and record-keeping
ESG
• Implementation of circular economy principles
• Setting up Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) systems for manufacturers and importers
• Sustainability reporting for waste management companies
Commercial Law
• Waste collection and processing contracts with industrial clients
• Contracts for the sale of secondary raw materials
• Agreements with municipalities for municipal waste collection
Public Procurement
• Preparation of tenders for municipal waste collection and management
• Legal support in acquiring collection territories
• Concession agreements for landfill and waste-to-energy facility operations
Compliance
• Legal defense during environmental inspections
• Handling of administrative and regulatory offenses
• Internal compliance programs for the management of hazardous waste
Tax Law
• Environmental fees and their optimization
• Tax incentives for recycling technologies
• VAT on cross-border trade in secondary raw materials
Mergers and Acquisitions
• Acquisitions of companies in the waste management sector
• Market consolidation and operational integration
• Environmental liability due diligence
Competition Law
• Territorial allocation and exclusive agreements with municipalities
• Antitrust investigations in the waste management sector
• Vertical integration within the recycling chain
Litigation and Arbitration
• Disputes arising from breaches of waste collection and processing contracts
• Compensation claims for environmental accidents and unlawful waste handling
• Judicial review of fines and sanctions in the waste management sector
Schedule an audit of your waste management processes – we will identify compliance risks and propose optimizations to increase efficiency and reduce legal exposure.
