Welcome - OVAM English website

OVAM is the Public Waste Agency in the region of Flanders (Belgium). We strive for a sustainable waste and materials management, a clean & healthy soil and aim for the transition to a circular economy.

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OVAM SUPPORTS IRP CO-CHAIRS' CALL TO ACTION

At the World Circular Economy Forum held in São Paulo in May 2025, co-chairs Janez Potočnik and Izabella Teixeira of the International Resource Panel called upon all international organizations to become proactive stewards of sustainable material use globally. OVAM supports this message.

OVAM PRIORITIES FOR THE EU MANDATE 2024-2029

OVAM has outlined its priorities for the EU mandate 2024-2029. The priorities are based on OVAM’s experience and expertise in waste, materials and soil policy and the transition to a circular economy.

No place for waste: OVAM organised a workshop on the future of European waste policy as part of the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the European Union and calls for more focus on prevention

On 13 and 14 June, OVAM organised a successful workshop on the future of the Waste Framework Directive. The workshop welcomed participants from the European Commission, the European Parliament, the European Environment Agency, EU Member States and relevant EU sectoral federations on the future of the EU Waste Framework Directive.

Belgium held the presidency of the Council
of the European Union

From 1 January to 30 June 2024, Belgium held the presidency of the Council of the European Union.
OVAM took on an active role in this Belgian presidency.

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Address: Stationsstraat 110
2800 Mechelen
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Telephone: +32 15 284 284

Welcome - OVAM English website

In the spotlight

OVAM SUPPORTS IRP CO-CHAIRS' CALL TO ACTION

OVAM PRIORITIES FOR THE EU MANDATE 2024-2029

No place for waste: OVAM organised a workshop on the future of European waste policy as part of the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the European Union and calls for more focus on prevention

Belgium held the presidency of the Council
of the European Union

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Welcome - OVAM English website

In the spotlight

OVAM SUPPORTS IRP CO-CHAIRS' CALL TO ACTION

OVAM PRIORITIES FOR THE EU MANDATE 2024-2029

No place for waste: OVAM organised a workshop on the future of European waste policy as part of the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the European Union and calls for more focus on prevention

Belgium held the presidency of the Council of the European Union

More information

OVAM

Do you have a question for this team? Ask them here:

Our organization

Institutional framework

International commitments and cooperation

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Belgium held the presidency of the Council
of the European Union