Basel Convention
Country Fact Sheet
2002
2006
Israel
Status of Ratifications:
Party to the Basel Convention:
Amendment to the Basel Convention:
Basel protocol on Liability and Compensation:
04.12.1994
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(Accession (a); Acceptance (A); Approval (AA); Formal confirmation (c); Ratification; Succession (d))
Competent Authority
Head
Hazardous Substances Division
Ministry of Environment
P.O. Box 34033
Jerusalem 91340
Israel
Telephone:(972 2) 655 37 65/6
Telefax: (972 2) 655 37 63
E-Mail: michal@environment.gov.il
National
Definition
Focal Point
Head
Hazardous Substances Division
Ministry of Environment
P.O. Box 34033
Jerusalem 91340
Israel
Telephone:(972 2) 655 37 65/6
Telefax: (972 2) 655 37 63
E-Mail: michal@environment.gov.i
There is no national definition of waste used for the purpose of
transboundary movements of waste in Israel.
National definition of hazardous waste used for the purpose of
transboundary movements of waste exists in Israel.
A substance of any type containing a hazardous substance as defined by
the law, which is disposed of or is destined for disposal, or which has to
be disposed of by the order of the Minister.
The law referred to above is the Hazardous Substances Law 1993.
The Hazardous Substances Law defines hazardous substances as
"harmful chemicals" or "poisons" which are specified in the annexes to
the Law. The Hazardous Substances Law came into force in 1993, and
the Hazardous Substances Regulations (Import and Export of Hazardous
Substances Waste), which address transboundary movement, came into
force in 1994.
There are no wastes defined as, or considered to be hazardous wastes by
national legislation in accordance with Art. 1, para 1(b) of the Basel
Convention.
In Israel there are no wastes other than those pursuant to Art. 1 (1)a
and/or Art. 1 (1)b of the Basel Convention that require special
consideration when subjected to transboundary movement.
Restrictions on Amendment to the Basel Convention
Transboundary The amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1) has been
implemented in Israel.
Movement
The decision was not ratified but is being implemented in practice.
Restrictions on export for final disposal
Israel restricts the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final
disposal.
Israel prohibits the export of hazardous and other wastes for final
disposal according to the Hazardous Substances Regulations (Import and
Export of Hazardous Substances Waste),1994. Exception may be made
under strict conditions for certain waste streams that are exported for
incineration on land (D10) to facilities where energy recovery is carried
out.
The restriction on the export of hazardous wastes for final disposal
applies to all countries. When exception is made (as described above),
waste is exported only to EC or OECD countries that are parties to the
convention.
Restrictions on export for recovery
Israel restricts the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for
recovery.
Hazardous Substances Regulations (Export and Import Of Hazardous
Waste), 1994.These regulations call for a permit to export waste for
recovery.The permit may specify requirements and restrictions.
Exports are permitted to OECD/EC countries, which are Parties to the
Convention.
Israel approves the export of hazardous wastes for recovery to to EC or
OECD countries that are parties to the convention. Approval is given
through a special permit certificate.
Restrictions on import for final disposal
Israel restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final
disposal. Hazardous Substances Regulations (Export and Import of
Hazardous Waste), 1994.
These Regulations prohibit the import of hazardous waste for final
disposal.
The restriction on the import of hazardous waste for final disposal
applies to all countries.
Restrictions on import for recovery
Israel restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for
recovery.
Hazardous Substances Regulations (Export and Import of Hazardous
Waste), 1994.
These regulations call for a permit to import waste for recovery.
The permit may specify requirements and restrictions.
A permit could be issued for the import of wastes for recovery
operations to any party to the convention.
The importer must receive a special permit certificate and the Ministry
of the Environment ensures that the recovery is carried out in an
environmentally sound manner.
Restrictions on transit
Israel has no restrictions on the transit of hazardous wastes and other
wastes.
Reduction
and/or
Elimination of
Hazardous
Waste
Generation
National strategies/policies
A policy for waste reduction was adopted. More permits were issued for
recycling and reuse of hazardous waste. The Ministry of the
Environment encourages reduction, recycling and reuse of hazardous
waste.
Legislation, regulations and guidelines
In process.
Economic instruments/ initiatives
The Ministry of the Environment funded up to 40% of the cost for
industry (facilities) that invested in hazardous waste reduction.
Measures taken by industries/waste generators
A facility for the recovery of used automobile oil filters by the
encouragement of our ministry.
Transboundary
Movement
Reduction
Measures
National strategies/policies
The policy adopted for hazardous waste reduction is relevant here as
well. Some processes were approved by the ministry for the treatment
and/or recycling of hazardous wastes.
Legislation, regulations and guidelines
Legislation is in process.
Economic instruments/ initiatives
Fund was given for the pilot development of waste treatment for solid
peroxides and oxidants.
Measures taken by industries/waste generators
A technology was developed for the recycling of Lithium Batteries in
Israel.
Disposal/
Recovery
Facilities
Disposal facilities
- eEnvironmental Services Company Ltd., Ramat Hovav) P.O.B. 5743,
Beer-Sheva 84156, Israel; Tel.: 972-8-6503700; Web site:
www.enviro-services.co.il; E-mail: esc@zahav.net.il; Treatment of
hazardous wastes by Best Available Technology; D1, D4, D5, D9,
D14, D15
- Environmental Services Company Ltd., Ramat Hovav) P.O.B. 5743,
Beer-Sheva 84156, Israel; Tel.: 972-8-6503700; Web site:
www.enviro-services.co.il; E-mail: esc@zahav.net.il; Treatment of
hazardous wastes by Best Available Technology; D1, D4, D5, D9,
D14, D15
- Ecosol, Ramat Hovav; Incinerator for hazardous wastes; D10, D13,
D14, D15
- Lapidot, Helez; Deep Well Injection (used caustic soda from oil
refineries); D3
- Tambour Ecology, Acre; Phisico/chemical treatment; D9
Recovery/recycling/re-use facilities
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- Rotem Amphart, Rotem; Acids reuse (fertilizers production);
- Tambour Ecology, Acre; Column Regeneration;
- Environmental Conservation Technologies ; Acids reuse;
- Nesher, Ramla; Used solvents incineration (as a fuel substitute); R1
Bilateral,
Multilateral or
Regional
Agreements
- No agreements
Technical
Assistance and
Training
Available
- No assistance available
Data on the Generation and Transboundary Movements of
Hazardous Wastes and Other wastes in 2006 (as reported)
Generation
Export
Import
Amount of hazardous wastes generated under Art. 1(1)a
(Annex I: Y1-Y45) of BC
Amount of hazardous wastes generated under Art. 1(1)b of BC
Total amount of hazardous wastes generated
Amount of other wastes generated (Annex II: Y46-Y47)
Amount of hazardous wastes exported
Amount of other wastes exported
Amount of hazardous wastes imported
Amount of other wastes imported
Quantities
(in metric
tons)
328,400
328,400
Not reported
4,910
No data
10,389
No data