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KrWG

Abbreviation for Kreislaufwirtschaftsgesetz

In short and in plain language

The KrWG is a German law about waste.

It says how to avoid waste and use it again. It also says how to get rid of it.

It has rules for firms that collect or carry waste. This includes firms that clear out homes.

Definition
The KrWG is the German Circular Economy Act. It governs how waste is avoided, recovered and disposed of. It also contains rules for businesses that collect or transport waste, for example during house clearances.