PPS 11 Planning and Waste Management·Page 53
Inert Waste
Defines inert waste as material that does not undergo significant physical, chemical or biological change in landfill and does not pose environmental or health risks through contamination.
Inert Waste – waste material that does not undergo any significant physical, chemical or biological transformations when deposited in landfill. Inert waste will not dissolve, burn or otherwise physically or chemically react, biodegrade or adversely affect other matter with which it comes into contact in a way likely to give rise to environmental pollution or harm human health. The total leachability and pollutant content of the waste and the leachate must be insignificant, and in particular not endanger the quality of surface water and/or groundwater.
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