Directive 1999/31/EC

Directive 1999/31/EC is a European Union regulation aimed at managing the disposal of waste from landfills. It sets standards for reducing environmental and health risks by requiring member states to limit the amount of biodegradable waste sent to landfills, promote recycling, and improve waste treatment practices. The directive encourages progressive reduction of biodegradable waste in landfills, monitoring of landfill sites, and the adoption of cleaner, safer waste management techniques. Its overall goal is to protect the environment and public health by minimizing the environmental impacts of landfill disposal across EU countries.