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Chapter 1: Introduction
The EC Landfill Directive
Meeting the targets
What about biodegradable wastes not covered by the targets?
Consultation on other aspects of the DirectiveChapter 2: The Challenge
How much waste can be landfilled?
How much waste needs to be diverted?
Will the UK utilise the four-year extension to the target dates?Chapter 3: Principles Behind the Options
Interface with existing controls & structures
Timing of a statutory instrument to limit landfill
Dividing up the targets within the UKChapter 4: The Options
Consideration of the options
Role of waste collection authorities
Financial implications for local authorities
Distinguishing between different wastes
Option 1: A ban on landfill of biodegradable municipal waste
Option 2: A ban on landfill of specific biodegradable municipal wastes
Option 3: Permits for landfill site operators to accept biodegradable-municipal wastes
Option 4: Permits for waste disposal authorities to landfill biodegradable municipal wastes
Option 5: The landfill taxChapter 5: Summary of data needs
Putting in place an instrument to limit the landfill of biodegradable municipal waste
Monitoring and compliance
Reviewing progress - UK reporting requirementsChapter 6: Seeking your views: the consultation process
How to respond
Next steps after consultationList of All Questions Contained in this Paper
Annex A: Regulatory impact assessment
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Published 5 October 1999
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