MUD: obligation, contents and deadlines
The information is general in nature and does not replace consultancy: obligations must always be verified against the specific situation and current regulations.
Who must file the MUD and what does it contain?
The MUD (annual environmental declaration) is the yearly declaration documenting the waste produced and managed. The obligation applies to certain categories of operators, depending on the quantities and types of waste. Not all businesses must file it: the specific case needs to be checked. The declaration refers to the previous year.
What the MUD is
The MUD is the annual environmental communication required by waste legislation. It gathers data on the production and management of waste and is filed electronically.
Who is subject to it
Filing is required for the operators identified by the legislation: original producers above certain thresholds, facility operators, carriers and brokers in the cases provided for.
- Original producers of hazardous special waste
- Producers of non-hazardous waste above the quantity thresholds
- Operators of disposal and recovery facilities
- Carriers and brokers, in the cases provided for
What it contains
The declaration sets out the data on the waste produced, transported, recovered and disposed of, with EWC codes, quantities and destination facilities. The data must be consistent with registers and transfer notes.
Failure to file
Failing to file the MUD, or filing it incompletely, can lead to administrative penalties. It is important to check the obligation and prepare the declaration in good time.
Frequently asked questions
It depends on the category of the operator and on the quantities and types of waste. A specific check is required: not all businesses are subject to it.
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