The construction of regional sanitary landfills has started, 10-15 per cent of illegal dumpsites have been closed, and efforts have been made to remove the accumulated hazardous/chemical waste. An effort to collect data on waste is underway, whilst framework laws have been established, as has complementary' secondary legislation for implementation, although a lot still needs to be done in this area. Inappropriately placed and unprotected waste dumpsites pose a serious threat to the environment and public health in BiH and, possibly, also to neighbouring States.