Landfill Operations and Restoration

Landfill operations are normally undertaken in accordance with a pre arranged programme of phases, in order to minimise environmental disturbance. Where operations are envisaged to continue for some years, adequate time should be allowed for review of detailed restoration proposals prior to completion of the site. Conditions will normally be applied to ensure proper completion of the site. These will also give the operator the opportunity to apply to the Department to vary the working programme and other details at a later date if changed site conditions, or other new circumstances require. The Department will give prime importance to minimising the overall environmental impacts of the remaining stages of the development permitted. In considering such variations the Department will consult with the licensing authority.