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Simple terms explainer:
Councils must manage and monitor closed landfill sites to make sure they do not harm people or the environment. This means regularly checking for pollution, such as gases or liquids that might leak from the site, and making sure any problems are dealt with quickly. Councils also keep records, maintain safety measures, and follow strict rules set by environmental regulators. By doing this, councils help protect local communities, wildlife, and water supplies, and ensure that closed landfill sites remain safe.
Legal status
Statutory
Duty category
Environmental services
Duty type
Compliance
Social determinant of health
Neighbourhood and environment
Emerging policy and legislation
0
Bodies with shared interest
Zero Waste Scotland
Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA)
Standards and frameworks
2