Consultation Paper on the Implementation of Regulatory Requirements of Council Directive 1999/31/EC on the Landfill of Waste

DescriptionConsultation Paper
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Website Publication DateFebruary 09, 2001

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February 2001

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:

T imetable of when Directive provisions take effect

Annex B:

Regulatory Impact Assessment

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