Bridging the Gap Between Policy and Practice: Bio-Waste Management in Slovakia

Michalovic, Matus (2025) Bridging the Gap Between Policy and Practice: Bio-Waste Management in Slovakia. AGRÁR- ÉS KÖRNYEZETJOG / JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL LAW, 20 (39). pp. 73-104. ISSN 3058-0447

Preview

Text 21026-ArticleText-84185-2-10-20260220.pdf - Published Version Available under License Creative Commons Attribution Non-commercial No Derivatives. Download (438kB) | Preview

Abstract

Using a comprehensive analysis of the legal and practical dimensions of bio-waste management in Slovakia, this article highlights the relevant EU directives and national strategic documents and evaluates their transposition into the Slovak legal order. The article focuses on the implementation of separate bio-waste collection systems to reveal discrepancies in municipal performance, public engagement, and infrastructure availability. The study highlights key governance challenges, including legal vagueness, fragmented responsibilities, and insufficient oversight, while also presenting successful local practices to demonstrate the potential for improvement. Based on data from national authorities, academic research, and case studies, the article identifies critical barriers and offers recommendations for strengthening policy coherence, citizen participation, and the overall effectiveness of Slovakia’s bio-waste management in line with circular-economy objectives.

Actions (login required)

Edit Item