EU Plastic Waste Export Ban 2026: Complete Guide to the New Waste Shipment Regulation
June 10, 2026
The EU has taken a decisive step against decades of exporting its waste problems. Starting May 2026, the updated Waste Shipment Regulation introduces stricter controls, a near-total ban on plastic waste exports to non-OECD countries, full digital tracking via DIWASS, mandatory audits, and tough penalties. This point-wise guide breaks down the key facts, numbers, implications, […]