Landfill Directive
The Landfill Directive is helping to bring about a change in the way we dispose of waste in this country.
It aims to reduce the pollution potential from landfilled waste that can impact on surface water, groundwater, soil, air, and also contribute to climate change.
In England and Wales the directive is applied under the Landfill (England and Wales) Regulations 2002 and must be fully implemented by July 2009.
The directive sets demanding targets to reduce the amount of biodegradable municipal landfilled waste.
- Landfill - What's new?
Since 30 October 2007 new rules have applied for non-hazardous waste. Liquid wastes are banned from landfill and other waste must be treated before it can be landfilled. See our factsheets, briefings and guidance to help businesses meet the changes. - Read the directive in full
- Landfill Directive - who does it affect?
The Landfill Directive is changing the way all of us manage waste and is having an impact on everyone who produces waste and sends it to landfill - The Landfill (England and Wales) Regulations 2002
- Landfill Directive - what is our role?
The Environment Agency is the regulatory body responsible for implementing the Landfill Directive in England and Wales. We do this in a variety of ways such as the permitting of waste management facilities and administratation of the Landfill Allowance Trading Scheme. - The Landfill (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2005
- The Landfill (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2004
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Landfill piggybacking - Anti-Waste/Waste Recycling Group Court of Appeal Judgment (Acrobat, 72KB, 1 minute)
Our Regulatory Position Statement summarises how we will determine landfill permit applications in light of clarification by the Court of Appeal on the Anti-Waste WRG Judicial Review [Case reference number: C1/2207/0900] on landfill piggybacking and the groundwater directive. This position updates previously issued regulatory guidance connected with these legal issues.
