Comprendre et appliquer la législation luxembourgeoise sur les déchets/D’lëtzebuergesch Offallgesetzgebung verstoen an ëmsetzen (1187)

Comprendre et appliquer la législation luxembourgeoise sur les déchets/D’lëtzebuergesch Offallgesetzgebung verstoen an ëmsetzen

Description

Waste management in Luxembourg is governed by continuously evolving legislation aimed at strengthening prevention, improving sorting, optimising recovery, and reducing the environmental impact of human and economic activities.

This training provides a comprehensive and practical understanding of the legal obligations applicable to companies, public administrations, and organisations, as well as of best practices to ensure long-term compliance.

Why attend this training?

  • Ensure your organisation’s legal compliance and avoid financial penalties
  • Protect the environment through responsible and efficient waste management
  • Gain autonomy and confidence through a clear and up-to-date understanding of regulatory obligations
  • Strengthen internal competencies and professionalise waste management practices

Learning outcomes

By the end of the training, participants will be able to:

  • understand the Luxembourg legal framework for waste management (laws, regulations, national plans);
  • identify the responsibilities of waste producers, holders, and transporters;
  • classify waste according to regulatory categories and apply the relevant requirements (sorting, storage, transport, traceability);
  • ensure compliance of their practices, internal procedures, and documentation related to waste management;
  • recognise sanctions, inspections, and risks related to non-compliance;
  • apply best practices to reduce, recover, and manage waste flows efficiently within their organisation.
Registration: inscription.ettelbruck@cnfpc.lu

1. Introduction to the regulatory framework
  • Key definitions (waste, producer, holder, recovery, disposal, etc.)
  • Main sources of regulation: Waste framework law, grand-ducal implementing regulations
  • European framework: waste directives, packaging, WEEE, batteries, etc.
  • Key principles: waste hierarchy, extended producer responsibility (EPR), circular economy

2. Obligations of stakeholders

  • Responsibilities of companies and organisations
  • Obligations for sorting at source
  • Obligations related to waste transport and collection

3. Waste classification and typology

  • Hazardous and non-hazardous waste
  • Classification sheets – waste codes (EWC/LoRB catalogue)
  • Specific streams: construction waste, biowaste, WEEE, oils, medical waste, etc.

4. Traceability and documentation

  • Mandatory registers
  • Reporting obligations to authorities (national register, reporting platforms, etc.)

5. Inspections, sanctions and responsibilities

  • Functioning of environmental inspections
  • Types of administrative and criminal sanctions

To ensure a comprehensive understanding and immediate application of knowledge, the training is based on:
  • Interactive presentations supported by clear and well-structured visual materials
  • Exchanges and discussions addressing participants’ specific situations
  • Quizzes and exercises to assess understanding

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  • Executives / senior management
  • Environmental managers
  • Facility managers (real estate portfolios)
  • Event organisers
  • …

Attestation de formation CNFPC

Administration de l'environnement

Training available upon request, starting from mid-July 2026.

Please register for the session and indicate, at the time of registration, your interest as well as your preferred dates.

Registration: inscription.ettelbruck@cnfpc.lu

Sessions

Tania GIBÉRYEN
Luxemburgish | Available places: 14 / 15
Additional information

Tania GIBÉRYEN
Face-to-face | French | Available places: 20 / 20
Additional information
Comprendre et appliquer la législation luxembourgeoise sur les déchets/D’lëtzebuergesch Offallgesetzgebung verstoen an ëmsetzen

Organisation

Organizer:
Language: French, Luxemburgish, German
Expertise Area: Environment, Nature and Forest
Public: Public administration, Adult aged 25 and over, Business and independent, Salaried employee, Young adult (18-24 years-old), Job seeker, All audiences, Municipal administration
Duration: 4 hours
Mode: Face-to-face
Sessions