Government Decree N160 approves Georgia’s National Waste Management Strategy for 2016–2030 — the framework document aligning Georgian waste law and practice with EU Waste Framework Directive requirements. For healthcare facilities, it sets specific targets for medical waste treatment infrastructure and reduction of untreated infectious waste disposal.
Healthcare-relevant targets
- 100% of Category A and B medical waste to be treated before disposal by 2020
- Establishment of centralised medical waste treatment facilities in all major cities
- Elimination of open burning of medical waste at facility level
- Introduction of medical waste tracking system with electronic manifests
- Training of all healthcare facility waste management officers by 2018
- Alignment of national medical waste standards with EU Hazardous Waste Directive
Healthcare facilities should use this strategy as the policy context for their waste management plans submitted to RAMA under Decree N294. Compliance with N294 requirements directly supports achievement of the national strategy targets.
In plain language
Decree N160 approves Georgia’s National Waste Management Strategy 2016–2030 and its action plan. It sets the direction for reducing, separating, treating and safely disposing of waste — including hazardous and medical waste — in line with EU practice.
What it means in practice
| Who | What changes |
|---|---|
| Public and authorities | Municipalities and operators plan infrastructure and services according to the strategy’s targets. |
| Clinicians and providers | Healthcare facilities contribute through correct segregation and use of licensed treatment services. |
| Facility managers | Align facility waste plans with national targets and the technical rules of Decree N294. |
International frame of reference
Questions and answers
Is medical waste covered?
Yes, as part of hazardous waste streams; detailed technical rules are in Decree N294.
What period does it cover?
2016 to 2030, implemented through action plans.