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	The overall objective of the [[Landfill Directive]] was to supplement the requirements of the [[Waste Framework Directive]] (2006/12/EC) and prevent or reduce as far as possible the negative effects of [[Landfill]] on the environment as well as any resultant risk to human health		The overall objective of the [[Landfill Directive]] was to supplement the requirements of the [[Waste Framework Directive]] (2006/12/EC) and prevent or reduce as far as possible the negative effects of [[Landfill]] on the environment as well as any resultant risk to human health
	[[Category:Legislation & Policy]]		[[Category:Legislation & Policy]][[Category:Targets & Metrics]]

	==Introduction==		==Introduction==

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	The overall objective of the ~~'''~~Landfill Directive~~'''~~ was to supplement the requirements of the [[Waste Framework Directive]] (2006/12/EC) and prevent or reduce as far as possible the negative effects of [[Landfill]] on the environment as well as any resultant risk to human health		The overall objective of the [[Landfill Directive]] was to supplement the requirements of the [[Waste Framework Directive]] (2006/12/EC) and prevent or reduce as far as possible the negative effects of [[Landfill]] on the environment as well as any resultant risk to human health
	[[Category:Legislation & Policy]]		[[Category:Legislation & Policy]]

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	==Types of Landfill==		==Types of Landfill==
	The Landfill Directive sets out which wastes can be accepted in the different classes of landfill (Article 6(b), (c) and (d)). The Decision requires that waste shall be accepted at a [[Landfill]] only if it meets the acceptance criteria ([[WAC]]) for the relevant class of landfill (Article 3 of the Decision and section 2 of the Annex). The relevant classes of Landfill are:		The Landfill Directive sets out which wastes can be accepted in the different classes of landfill (Article 6(b), (c) and (d)). The Decision requires that waste shall be accepted at a [[Landfill]] only if it meets the acceptance criteria ([[WAC]]) for the relevant class of landfill (Article 3 of the Decision and section 2 of the Annex). The relevant classes of Landfill are:
	* [[Non-~~hazardous~~ Landfill]]		* [[Non-Hazardous Landfill]]
	* [[Hazardous Landfill]]		* [[Hazardous Landfill]]
	* [[Inert Landfill]]<ref name="foo" />.		* [[Inert Landfill]]<ref name="foo" />.

			A [[Non-Hazardous Landfill]] can accept [[Stabilised Non-Reactive Hazardous Waste]] if certain criteria are met, including the requirement that any cell which receives this material is separated from cells receiving Biodegradable Waste.

	==Biodegradable Waste==		==Biodegradable Waste==
	The Directive also requires that a strategy on biodegradable waste is put in place that achieves the progressive diversion of [[Biodegradable Municipal Waste]] from landfill (Articles 5(1) & (2)).		The Directive also requires that a strategy on biodegradable waste is put in place that achieves the progressive diversion of [[Biodegradable Municipal Waste]] from landfill (Articles 5(1) & (2)).
	The 2020 target remains to reduce landfill of [[Biodegradable Municipal Waste]] to 35% of that produced in 1995.		The 2020 target remains to reduce landfill of [[Biodegradable Municipal Waste]] to 35% of that produced in 1995.

	==Waste Acceptance==		==Waste Acceptance==
	The Landfill Directive provides for a standard procedure for the acceptance of waste in a landfill so as to avoid any risks, these include:		The Landfill Directive provides for a standard procedure for the acceptance of waste in a landfill so as to avoid any risks, these include:

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	==Permitting Requirements==		==Permitting Requirements==
	The Directive sets up a system of operating permits for landfill sites. The most recent guidance<ref>https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/understanding-the-landfill-directive-lfd-1 Understanding the Landfill Directive</ref> is published by the [[EA]] and referred to by the other regulatory bodies in the UK. Applications for permits must contain the following information:		The Directive sets up a system of operating permits for landfill sites. The most recent guidance<ref>[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/understanding-the-landfill-directive-lfd-1] LFD Understanding the Landfill Directive</ref> is published by the [[EA]] and referred to by the other regulatory bodies in the UK. Applications for permits must contain the following information:
	* The identity of the applicant (and operator)		* The identity of the applicant (and operator)
	* A description of the waste types and total quantity to be deposited;		* A description of the waste types and total quantity to be deposited;

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	==Permitting Requirements==		==Permitting Requirements==
	The Directive sets up a system of operating permits for landfill sites. Applications for permits must contain the following information:		The Directive sets up a system of operating permits for landfill sites. The most recent guidance<ref>https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/understanding-the-landfill-directive-lfd-1 Understanding the Landfill Directive</ref> is published by the [[EA]] and referred to by the other regulatory bodies in the UK. Applications for permits must contain the following information:
	* The identity of the applicant (and operator)		* The identity of the applicant (and operator)
	* A description of the waste types and total quantity to be deposited;		* A description of the waste types and total quantity to be deposited;

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			The overall objective of the '''Landfill Directive''' was to supplement the requirements of the [[Waste Framework Directive]] (2006/12/EC) and prevent or reduce as far as possible the negative effects of [[Landfill]] on the environment as well as any resultant risk to human health
	[[Category:Legislation & Policy]]		[[Category:Legislation & Policy]]
	~~Directive 1999/31/EC on the landfilling of waste.~~

	The overall objective of the Landfill Directive was to supplement the requirements of the [[Waste Framework Directive]] (2006/12/EC) and prevent or reduce as far as possible the negative effects of [[Landfill]] on the environment as well as any resultant risk to human health. It seeks to achieve this through specifying uniform technical standards at Community level and sets out requirements for the location, management, engineering, closure and monitoring for landfills. The Directive also includes requirements relating to the characteristics of the waste to be landfilled<ref name="foo">Defra, 2010. [https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/69347/pb13563-landfill-directive-100322.pdf Environmental Permitting Guidance: The Landfill Directive for the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010. London: Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs], p.7.</ref>.		==Introduction==
			The overall objective of the Landfill Directive 1999/31/EC was to supplement the requirements of the [[Waste Framework Directive]] (2006/12/EC) and prevent or reduce as far as possible the negative effects of [[Landfill]] on the environment as well as any resultant risk to human health. It seeks to achieve this through specifying uniform technical standards at Community level and sets out requirements for the:
			* location
			* management
			* engineering
			* closure and
			* monitoring for landfills.
			The Directive also includes requirements relating to the characteristics of the waste to be landfilled<ref name="foo">Defra, 2010. [https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/69347/pb13563-landfill-directive-100322.pdf Environmental Permitting Guidance: The Landfill Directive for the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010. London: Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs], p.7.</ref>.

	The Landfill Directive sets out which wastes can be accepted in the different classes of landfill (Article 6(b), (c) and (d)). The Decision requires that waste shall be accepted at a Landfill only if it meets the acceptance criteria for the relevant class of landfill (Article 3 of the Decision and section 2 of the Annex). The relevant classes of Landfill are:		==Types of Landfill==
			The Landfill Directive sets out which wastes can be accepted in the different classes of landfill (Article 6(b), (c) and (d)). The Decision requires that waste shall be accepted at a [[Landfill]] only if it meets the acceptance criteria ([[WAC]]) for the relevant class of landfill (Article 3 of the Decision and section 2 of the Annex). The relevant classes of Landfill are:
	* [[Non-hazardous Landfill]]		* [[Non-hazardous Landfill]]
	* [[Hazardous Landfill]]		* [[Hazardous Landfill]]
	* [[Inert Landfill]]<ref name="foo" />.		* [[Inert Landfill]]<ref name="foo" />.

			==Biodegradable Waste==
	The Directive also requires that a strategy on biodegradable waste is put in place that achieves the progressive diversion of [[Biodegradable Municipal Waste]] from landfill (Articles 5(1) & (2)).		The Directive also requires that a strategy on biodegradable waste is put in place that achieves the progressive diversion of [[Biodegradable Municipal Waste]] from landfill (Articles 5(1) & (2)).

	The 2020 target remains to reduce landfill of [[Biodegradable Municipal Waste]] to 35% of that produced in 1995.		The 2020 target remains to reduce landfill of [[Biodegradable Municipal Waste]] to 35% of that produced in 1995.

			==Waste Acceptance==
	The Landfill Directive provides for a standard procedure for the acceptance of waste in a landfill so as to avoid any risks, these include:		The Landfill Directive provides for a standard procedure for the acceptance of waste in a landfill so as to avoid any risks, these include:
	* Waste must be treated before being landfilled;		* Waste must be treated before being landfilled;
	* Hazardous waste within the meaning of the Directive must be assigned to a hazardous waste landfill;		* Hazardous waste within the meaning of the Directive must be assigned to a hazardous waste landfill;
	* Landfills ~~for non-hazardous~~ for non-hazardous waste must be used for municipal waste and for other non-hazardous wastes;		* Landfills for non-hazardous waste must be used for municipal waste and for other non-hazardous wastes;
	* Landfill sites for inert waste must be used only for inert waste		* Landfill sites for inert waste must be used only for inert waste
	* Criteria for the acceptance of waste at each landfill class must be adopted by the Commission in accordance with the general principles of Annex II.		* Criteria for the acceptance of waste ([[WAC]])at each landfill class must be adopted by the Commission in accordance with the general principles of Annex II.

	The following wastes may not be accepted in a landfill:		The following wastes may not be accepted in a landfill:
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	* Flammable waste		* Flammable waste
	* Explosive or oxidising waste		* Explosive or oxidising waste
	* Hospital and other clinical, ~~vetinary~~ waste which is infectious		* Hospital and other clinical, veterinary waste which is infectious
	* Used tyres		* Used tyres
	* Any other type of waste which does not meet the acceptance criteria laid down in Annex II.		* Any other type of waste which does not meet the acceptance criteria laid down in Annex II.

			==Permitting Requirements==
	The Directive sets up a system of operating permits for landfill sites. Applications for permits must contain the following information:		The Directive sets up a system of operating permits for landfill sites. Applications for permits must contain the following information:
	* The identity of the applicant (and operator)		* The identity of the applicant (and operator)
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	* An impact assessment study.		* An impact assessment study.

			==Other Key Provisions==
	Member States had to ensure that existing landfill sites did not continue to operate unless they complied with the provisions of the Directive.		Member States had to ensure that existing landfill sites did not continue to operate unless they complied with the provisions of the Directive.

	Directive 2018/850 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2018 was an amendment of the Landfill Directive 1999/31/EC and included the initiatives that no waste suitable for [[recycling]] or other [[recovery]] (esp. [[MSW]]) should not be landfilled from 2030, and by 2035 the MSW landfilled should be 10% or less of total the MSW produced. This included a 5 year grace period for members disposing of more than 60% in 2013.		Directive 2018/850 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2018 was an amendment of the Landfill Directive 1999/31/EC and included the initiatives that waste suitable for [[recycling]] or other [[recovery]] (esp. [[MSW]]) should not be landfilled from 2030, and by 2035 the proportion of [[MSW]] landfilled should be 10% or less of total the MSW produced. This included a 5 year grace period for members disposing of more than 60% [[MSW]] in 2013.

	==References==		==References==
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	Directive 1999/31/EC on the landfilling of waste.		Directive 1999/31/EC on the landfilling of waste.

	The overall objective of the Landfill Directive was to supplement the requirements of the [[Waste Framework Directive]] (2006/12/EC) and prevent or reduce as far as possible the negative effects of [[Landfill]] on the environment as well as any resultant risk to human health. It seeks to achieve this through specifying uniform technical standards at Community level and sets out requirements for the location, management, engineering, closure and monitoring for landfills. The Directive also includes requirements relating to the characteristics of the waste to be landfilled<ref name="foo">Defra, 2010. Environmental Permitting Guidance: The Landfill Directive for the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010. London: Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, p.7.</ref>.		The overall objective of the Landfill Directive was to supplement the requirements of the [[Waste Framework Directive]] (2006/12/EC) and prevent or reduce as far as possible the negative effects of [[Landfill]] on the environment as well as any resultant risk to human health. It seeks to achieve this through specifying uniform technical standards at Community level and sets out requirements for the location, management, engineering, closure and monitoring for landfills. The Directive also includes requirements relating to the characteristics of the waste to be landfilled<ref name="foo">Defra, 2010. [https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/69347/pb13563-landfill-directive-100322.pdf Environmental Permitting Guidance: The Landfill Directive for the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010. London: Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs], p.7.</ref>.

	The Landfill Directive sets out which wastes can be accepted in the different classes of landfill (Article 6(b), (c) and (d)). The Decision requires that waste shall be accepted at a Landfill only if it meets the acceptance criteria for the relevant class of landfill (Article 3 of the Decision and section 2 of the Annex). The relevant classes of Landfill are:		The Landfill Directive sets out which wastes can be accepted in the different classes of landfill (Article 6(b), (c) and (d)). The Decision requires that waste shall be accepted at a Landfill only if it meets the acceptance criteria for the relevant class of landfill (Article 3 of the Decision and section 2 of the Annex). The relevant classes of Landfill are:

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	[[Category:Legislation & Policy]]		[[Category:Legislation & Policy]]
	The overall objective of the Landfill Directive ~~1999/31/EC~~ was to supplement the requirements of the [[Waste Framework Directive]] (2006/12/EC) and prevent or reduce as far as possible the negative effects of [[Landfill]] on the environment as well as any resultant risk to human health. It seeks to achieve this through specifying uniform technical standards at Community level and sets out requirements for the location, management, engineering, closure and monitoring for landfills. The Directive also includes requirements relating to the characteristics of the waste to be landfilled<ref name="foo">Defra, 2010. Environmental Permitting Guidance: The Landfill Directive for the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010. London: Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, p.7.</ref>.		Directive 1999/31/EC on the landfilling of waste.

			The overall objective of the Landfill Directive was to supplement the requirements of the [[Waste Framework Directive]] (2006/12/EC) and prevent or reduce as far as possible the negative effects of [[Landfill]] on the environment as well as any resultant risk to human health. It seeks to achieve this through specifying uniform technical standards at Community level and sets out requirements for the location, management, engineering, closure and monitoring for landfills. The Directive also includes requirements relating to the characteristics of the waste to be landfilled<ref name="foo">Defra, 2010. Environmental Permitting Guidance: The Landfill Directive for the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010. London: Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, p.7.</ref>.

	The Landfill Directive sets out which wastes can be accepted in the different classes of landfill (Article 6(b), (c) and (d)). The Decision requires that waste shall be accepted at a Landfill only if it meets the acceptance criteria for the relevant class of landfill (Article 3 of the Decision and section 2 of the Annex). The relevant classes of Landfill are:		The Landfill Directive sets out which wastes can be accepted in the different classes of landfill (Article 6(b), (c) and (d)). The Decision requires that waste shall be accepted at a Landfill only if it meets the acceptance criteria for the relevant class of landfill (Article 3 of the Decision and section 2 of the Annex). The relevant classes of Landfill are:

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	[[Category:Legislation & Policy]]		[[Category:Legislation & Policy]]
	The overall objective of the Landfill Directive was to supplement the requirements of the [[Waste Framework Directive]] (2006/12/EC) and prevent or reduce as far as possible the negative effects of [[Landfill]] on the environment as well as any resultant risk to human health. It seeks to achieve this through specifying uniform technical standards at Community level and sets out requirements for the location, management, engineering, closure and monitoring for landfills. The Directive also includes requirements relating to the characteristics of the waste to be landfilled<ref name="foo">Defra, 2010. Environmental Permitting Guidance: The Landfill Directive for the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010. London: Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, p.7.</ref>.		The overall objective of the Landfill Directive 1999/31/EC was to supplement the requirements of the [[Waste Framework Directive]] (2006/12/EC) and prevent or reduce as far as possible the negative effects of [[Landfill]] on the environment as well as any resultant risk to human health. It seeks to achieve this through specifying uniform technical standards at Community level and sets out requirements for the location, management, engineering, closure and monitoring for landfills. The Directive also includes requirements relating to the characteristics of the waste to be landfilled<ref name="foo">Defra, 2010. Environmental Permitting Guidance: The Landfill Directive for the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010. London: Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, p.7.</ref>.

	The Landfill Directive sets out which wastes can be accepted in the different classes of landfill (Article 6(b), (c) and (d)). The Decision requires that waste shall be accepted at a Landfill only if it meets the acceptance criteria for the relevant class of landfill (Article 3 of the Decision and section 2 of the Annex). The relevant classes of Landfill are:		The Landfill Directive sets out which wastes can be accepted in the different classes of landfill (Article 6(b), (c) and (d)). The Decision requires that waste shall be accepted at a Landfill only if it meets the acceptance criteria for the relevant class of landfill (Article 3 of the Decision and section 2 of the Annex). The relevant classes of Landfill are:
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	Member States had to ensure that existing landfill sites did not continue to operate unless they complied with the provisions of the Directive.		Member States had to ensure that existing landfill sites did not continue to operate unless they complied with the provisions of the Directive.

			Directive 2018/850 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2018 was an amendment of the Landfill Directive 1999/31/EC and included the initiatives that no waste suitable for [[recycling]] or other [[recovery]] (esp. [[MSW]]) should not be landfilled from 2030, and by 2035 the MSW landfilled should be 10% or less of total the MSW produced. This included a 5 year grace period for members disposing of more than 60% in 2013.

	==References==		==References==
	<references />		<references />

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	The Directive also requires that a strategy on biodegradable waste is put in place that achieves the progressive diversion of [[Biodegradable Municipal Waste]] from landfill (Articles 5(1) & (2)).		The Directive also requires that a strategy on biodegradable waste is put in place that achieves the progressive diversion of [[Biodegradable Municipal Waste]] from landfill (Articles 5(1) & (2)).

			The 2020 target remains to reduce landfill of [[Biodegradable Municipal Waste]] to 35% of that produced in 1995.

	The Landfill Directive provides for a standard procedure for the acceptance of waste in a landfill so as to avoid any risks, these include:		The Landfill Directive provides for a standard procedure for the acceptance of waste in a landfill so as to avoid any risks, these include: