Project description
The IMPEL Landfill Inspection Project aimed improving the consistency, quality, and effectiveness of landfill inspections and pre-treatment practices across the European Union. Since its launch in 2011, the project has brought together environmental authorities, inspectors, and experts from numerous EU Member States to share knowledge, conduct joint inspections, and develop practical tools for enforcement and compliance with the Landfill Directive (1999/31/EC).
This project has delivered a series of reports, guidance documents, and survey analyses through workshops, field visits, and collaborative meetings across Europe.
Project Achievements
- Conducted joint inspections in over 10 countries, focusing on key areas such as waste acceptance, gas control, groundwater protection, and leachate management.
- Developed the Landfill Inspection Guidance Book and a standardized inspection checklist, used by authorities across Europe.
- Identified implementation gaps in the Landfill Directive and submitted targeted recommendations to the European Commission and Member States.
- Promoted inspector training and knowledge exchange through workshops, meetings, and site visits.
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