Legislation and Technical Aspects of Regulation on Waste Containing Mercury in Germany and Europe

Legislation and Technical Aspects of Regulation on Waste Containing Mercury in Germany and Europe. This document outlines European and German regulation on mercury waste, describing export bans, storage obligations, and classification as waste. It examines underground disposal in salt formations, technical and geological barriers, site safety assessments, and operational practices, highlighting long term isolation requirements and criteria ensuring protection of the biosphere overall effectiveness.