ARSMD represents the Romanian sanitation and waste management sector in the two major international networks of the industry: FEAD — the European waste management industry federation — and ISWA — the International Solid Waste Association.
FEAD — full member since January 2026
Since 1 January 2026, ARSMD has been a full member of FEAD, the federation representing the European waste services industry before the institutions of the European Union. Through FEAD, the Romanian sector contributes directly to European positions on the circular economy, extended producer responsibility, waste shipments and infrastructure financing.
In May 2026, ARSMD hosted the official visit of the FEAD leadership to Romania, in Poiana Brașov, together with a round table on the sector’s European priorities.
ISWA — National Member for Romania
ARSMD is the ISWA National Member for Romania, connecting Romanian operators to the world’s leading waste management knowledge network: technical working groups, publications, international conferences and exchange of good practice.
ISWA World Congress 2026 — London
ARSMD supports ISWA World Congress 2026 as a National Member Partner. Hosted by CIWM in partnership with ISWA, the Congress takes place on 9–11 November 2026 at the QEII Centre, London.
Congress programme and registration information
ARSMD–ISWA Beacon Conference Romania 2027
On 23–25 March 2027, ROMEXPO Bucharest will host the official ISWA Beacon Conference — from waste policy to circular infrastructure — organised by ARSMD within the international partnership. Attendance is free of charge, with registration opening in late November 2026.
EU update: EPR for textiles becomes law
Directive (EU) 2025/1892, amending the Waste Framework Directive, entered into force on 16 October 2025. It introduces mandatory extended producer responsibility for textiles, with transposition due in 2027 and EPR schemes to become operational in 2028. ARSMD has long called for a clear national framework for textile waste and will take part in the Romanian transposition process. Source: EUR-Lex.
Last verified: 14 August 2026. Informational material by ARSMD; not individual legal advice.