Landfill operators: environmental permits
Summary
The Environment Agency has published guidance on environmental permits for landfill operators, covering application requirements, site design, construction, operation, monitoring, restoration and aftercare. It sets out the information needed for different landfill types, including inert, hazardous and non-hazardous waste, and explains how operators must manage pollution risks, leachate, landfill gas and financial provision.
Why it matters
Surveyors may encounter landfill-related constraints, contamination issues or planning and due diligence considerations on or near affected sites. The guidance is relevant where property assessments need to account for environmental permitting, waste management controls and potential ground or pollution risks.
Key points
- Covers permit applications for inert, hazardous and non-hazardous landfill sites
- Requires approval before depositing waste over completed cells that have stopped taking waste
- Sets expectations for stability risk assessments, design, construction and CQA documentation
- Includes operational controls for waste acceptance, leachate, landfill gas and monitoring
- Explains restoration, closure and aftercare requirements for landfill sites
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