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==Landfill Management== | ==Landfill Management== | ||
==Landfill Restoration and | ==Landfill Restoration, Closure and Aftercare== | ||
Landfill sites are generally restored (finished) to green space, such as agriculture, forestry or (less often) public open space. | Landfill sites are generally restored (finished) to green space, such as agriculture, forestry or (less often) public open space. | ||
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Landfill sites where all tipping has ceased and the all infrastructure for post-closure management has been installed are deemed "closed" following agreement with the EA. | Landfill sites where all tipping has ceased and the all infrastructure for post-closure management has been installed are deemed "closed" following agreement with the EA. | ||
The landfill operator is required to continue to maintain monitoring and management of the site post-closure until it can be shown to the satisfaction of the EA that the active management of the site by the operator is no longer required. Assessment of such a state is measured against criteria identified in WMP 26A and subsequent EA guidance. It is generally accepted for non-hazardous landfill sites that this is unlikely to be able to shown for at least 60 years post-closure, probably somewhat longer.<br> | The landfill operator is required to continue to maintain monitoring and management of the site post-closure until it can be shown to the satisfaction of the EA that the active management of the site by the operator is no longer required. Assessment of such a state is measured against criteria identified in WMP 26A and subsequent EA guidance. It is generally accepted for non-hazardous landfill sites that this is unlikely to be able to shown for at least 60 years post-closure, probably somewhat longer. This period is known as the '''aftercare''' period<br> | ||
=== Settlement and Surcharge === | === Settlement and Surcharge === | ||