Developing the urban environmental protection infrastructure in Poland by using the public-private partnership

The main purpose of this article is to present the legal aspects of developing the urban environmental protection infrastructure in Poland by using the public–private partnership (PPP). The PPP is an increasingly important tool for delivering public services in many European countries. The article proves that the PPP could also be used both efficiently and effectively in Poland. In particular, Polish cities may use this tool to develop the urban environmental protection infrastructure. The procedure of using the PPP by Polish cities is regulated by the Polish Act on PPP dated 19 December 2008. The article describes the material legal aspects of this procedure. It also presents conclusions regarding the possible significant increase in the use of PPP by Polish cities in the area of environmental protection.Uniwersytet w Białymstok