Strategy & Legislation: Legislation Directives: EU Landfill Directive
Government interpretation of the Landfill Regulations 2002
Defra has published the Government's
interpretation of the Landfill (England and Wales) Regulations 2002 (as
amended) 
(194 KB) - revised November 2005.
The Government considers that there are aspects of the Regulations and the underlying intentions of the Directive for which policy interpretation would be helpful. This document provides that interpretation. It is aimed at waste producers, waste managers, landfill operators and regulators and is intended to provide a clear statement of the Government's intentions in implementing the Directive through the relevant Regulations in England and Wales. In producing this document, it is important to state that while it expresses the Government's view, only the Courts can decide on the meaning of legislation.
While emphasising that this is the Government's view, the Team will consider any comments on the interpretation that are submitted. If changes are made, then a revised version will be posted on the website, making any changes clear.
There is no standard format for responses but the Team would be grateful if contributors would (i) number their paragraphs and (ii) cite, where relevant, the interpretation's paragraph numbers. The Team would also be grateful if contributors could supply details of their current role and full contact details. While there is no formal closing date for comments, if feedback could be provided before the end of October, this would be very helpful.
In line with our normal practice, your comments will be made available for public scrutiny unless you tell us specifically that you do not wish this to happen.
Comments can be sent by email to landfill.policy@defra.gsi.gov.uk
or by post to:
Landfill Policy Team
Defra
Zone 7/E9
Ashdown House,
123 Victoria Street
London SW1E 6DE
Page last modified:
22 November 2005
Page published: 5 February 2003