The author deals with radioactive waste, one of the types of hazardous waste which pose a threat to life, health ot the natural environment, and in particular the tipping of this type of waste in mine workings. This form of waste disposal is regulated by the 1994 mining and geological law, and the 1980 statute on environmental protection and development. After discussing the provisions in detail, the author concludes that Polish legal regulation is complicated and unclear and that the whole of the relevant legislation is inconsistent.