A central temporary' storage facility for outdated pesticides has been built and pesticides are being transferred to it, depending on MEPNR availability of funds. An incinerator for medical waste has been built in Batumi and some pilot projects on municipal waste management have been implemented. Old batteries are disposed of at special facilities for metal recycling. Environmental licenses will be required for some existing activities in January 2010, but until then IEP is not allowed to enter the premises of private or public entities without a judicial order, as a result of which there is no routine inspection.