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Environmental Legislation: Waste Management
This lecture covers the environmental legislation related to waste management, focusing on the Swiss production of 80 to 90 million tons of waste annually, including excavation materials, demolition waste, and urban waste. It explains the legal framework for waste management, the definition of waste, and the steps involved in waste management, such as collection, transportation, temporary storage, and treatment. The lecture also discusses the obligations for waste elimination and financing, emphasizing the importance of proper waste disposal and the role of different entities in waste management.