Transporting waste without the necessary documents is an administrative offence under the WMA. Here is which documents are mandatory, who completes them and when they must be available.
Overview of Mandatory Documentation
Primary document under Art. 49 of the WMA. Contains data on the generator, carrier, receiver, waste type and code, quantity.
Confirms the physical handover of the waste from the carrier to the licensed facility. Mandatory for archiving.
Internal register, mandatory under Ordinance No. 1, for recording every movement of waste — loading, transport, handover.
Official document of the waste quantity received. Serves as proof of disposal before regulatory authorities.
Extract from the permit certifying the carrier's right to transport the specific waste code.
How Long Must Documents Be Kept?
Under Art. 44(9) of the WMA, all documents relating to waste management must be retained for at least 5 years after the date of issue. RIOSV may request their production during an inspection.
Important: Electronic copies are treated as originals if signed with a qualified electronic signature. Otherwise, paper originals must be retained.
What Happens if Documents Are Missing?
Transporting waste without a transport document is punishable by:
- A fine of BGN 300 to BGN 2,000 for natural persons
- A pecuniary sanction of BGN 1,000 to BGN 10,000 for legal entities
- For a repeat offence — the sanction is doubled
- Temporary suspension of the transport permit
How Green Shield Logistics Manages Documentation
With every transport we:
- Complete the transport document together with the client
- Provide a copy of the carrier identification card
- Obtain the weighbridge ticket and handover/acceptance protocol from the facility
- Archive all documents and provide copies to the client