The European Union faces a much more divergent group of members than the individual states here in the U.S. What types of regulations have they imposed or suggested for their member countries regarding waste management and release of hazardous materials

The European Union faces a much more divergent group of members than the individual states here in the U.S.  What types of regulations have they imposed or suggested for their member countries regarding waste management and release of hazardous materials or substances?  Response should be 250 -300 words and all references, sources, citations accounted for.