BDO Registration and Compliance Support for Polish and Foreign Companies
Environmental obligations? We handle them for you.
W OTOENSO zajmujemy się w pełnym zakresie sprawozdawczością środowiskową podmiotów gospodarczych.
What is BDO?
f your company places packaging, electrical and electronic equipment, batteries, oils or tires on the Polish market – you are likely obligated to register in the BDO (Waste Database) and fulfill reporting and recordkeeping duties. We support companies at every step – from registration to ongoing compliance and annual reporting – including foreign companies without a Polish office.
✅ BDO Registration
– preparing and submitting the registration application
– selecting appropriate BDO sections and waste codes
– expert guidance during the registration process (also for non-Polish entities)
✅ Updating and expanding your BDO entry
– adding new categories or products
– updating company details (e.g. address, representative)
✅ Annual BDO reports
– preparation and submission of environmental reports
– deadline reminders and full documentation support
✅ Ongoing BDO compliance
– full outsourcing of BDO-related tasks
– support in inspections and audits
– advice on packaging labelling and obligations
Who do we work with?
E-commerce sellers shipping to Poland
- Manufacturers and importers of electrical devices, batteries, or packaging
- Foreign companies without a branch in Poland
- Fulfillment providers and logistics operators
Who needs to register in BDO?
- Place packaging on the Polish market (e.g. product manufacturers, importers, e-commerce sellers)
- Introduce electrical and electronic equipment (EEE), batteries, oils, lubricants, vehicles, or tires
- Generate or manage waste in Poland (including via warehouses or fulfillment centers)
- This includes foreign companies selling products to Poland (even online), if they:
- Ship goods with packaging
- Sell devices with batteries or electrical components
- Use Polish warehouses or logistics partners
- Why is BDO important?
- It ensures compliance with Polish and EU environmental laws
- Missing registration or incorrect reporting can lead to fines up to PLN 1,000,000 (approx. €230,000)
- It’s required for issuing waste transfer notes, annual environmental reports, and participating in producer responsibility schemes
Who needs to register with BDO?
Producers of waste include
Waste producers include manufacturing plants, construction and transport companies, car repair shops, and beauty and hairdressing salons.
Waste management entities
Companies engaged in the collection, transport, processing or disposal of waste.
Importers and manufacturers
Companies introducing electrical and electronic equipment, batteries, accumulators, vehicles, tires to the market.