An examination of the impact of the Landfill Directive in the UK; an overview of the Directive; the extent of the UK's reliance on landfill; the UK Government's waste strategy; the main challenges for the UK, in particular, meeting the targets for the reduction of biodegradeable municipal waste; conclusion that the UK is unlikely to experience operational difficulties (UK landfills are already strictly regulated) but that compliance with the targets will be tough.
European Energy and Environmental Law Review