Pursuant to the requirements of the Waste Framework Directive,5 MoEF has developed and is currently implementing the NWMS, the NWMP and RWMPs, which are the reference documents constituting the main implementation tools for EU policies in this field. The key driver of change in terms of waste management in Romania has been the need to achieve compliance with EU legislation. This process is supported by the development of strategies, RWMPs and EU funds for investment in new waste management infrastructure.