Document Status
Archived
Supplement
Sustainability, Environment, Development & Planning
Abstract
Describes the scope, regulatory and technical requirements of the Waste incineration directive (WID) and how they should be interpreted and applied. It explains the main legal provisions, but the precise legal requirements can only be determined by the Courts. The guide is particularly intended for operators of incineration and co-incineration plants, regulators, waste producers, statutory consultees, waste producers and waste managers, all of whom will be affected by the implementation of the WID.
History
Incorporates and extends: 1989 municipal waste incineration directives 89/429/EEC and 89/269/EEC. Hazardous waste incineration directive 94/67/EC. This document has been archived by its original publisher.
Subjects
- Pollution/waste disposal/contaminated land
- Planning and development
- Waste planning
- Environmental issues/energy
- Other planning disciplines
- Waste management
- Special subject areas
Publisher History
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs is a UK Government department. They are committed to tackling climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and work to secure a healthy, resilient, productive and diverse natural environment. This work has formerly been carried out by the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food and the Department of the Environment.