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Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

The Implementation of Council Directive 1999/31/EC
on the Landfill of Waste


Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 2: The Regulatory Framework

Chapter 3: Scope of the Landfill Directive

Definition of "landfill"
Definition of "waste"
Scope of the Waste Framework Directive
Exemptions from the Landfill Directive
Optional Exemptions

Chapter 4: Landfill Classification

Hazardous waste
Management of Hazardous Waste Landfills
Non-hazardous waste
Inert waste
Classification Procedure
Separation of Landfill Sites

Chapter 5: Prohibited Wastes

Chapter 6: Treatment of Waste

Mixing and Dilution of Waste

Chapter 7: Landfill Permits

Application for a Landfill Permit
Conditions of a Permit
Content of the Permit

Chapter 8: Cost of the Landfill of Waste

Chapter 9: Waste Acceptance Criteria and Procedures

Waste Acceptance Criteria
Waste Acceptance Procedures

Chapter 10: Control and Monitoring Procedures

Chapter 11: Closure and After-care Procedures

Chapter 12: General Requirements for all Classes of Landfills

Location
Water Control and Leachate Management
Protection of Soil and Water
Gas Control
Nuisances and Hazards
Stability
Barriers

Chapter 13: Timetable for Implementation

New Landfill Sites
Existing Sites

Chapter 14: The Consultation Process

List of Questions Contained in the Paper
How to Respond

Annex A: Timetable of when Directive provisions take effect

Annex B: Regulatory Impact Assessment

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Published 19 October 2000
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