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Chemicals and Waste

Definition(s)

The discarding of waste in any manner, often without regard to environmental control. (Source: GEMET-RHW / ERG)

Hierarchy

Broader: waste

In other languages

French
décharge non réglementaire
Russian
сброс мусора
Spanish
descarga
Chinese, Simplified
弃置
Arabic
إلقاء المخلفات

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Multilateral environment agreements tagged with dumping

You can see below a list of multilateral environment agreements. Use the links on the right to view the content tagged with dumping. This includes official treaty texts, decisions, recommendations, and other related informational documents such as publications, annuals, meetings, documents or reports.
Basel Convention
Stockholm Convention