A new draft decision “On Waste Landfills” aims to change the way waste is disposed of and treated in Albania. The proposal, which has been opened for public consultation, introduces restrictions on the types of waste that may end up in landfills.
The document sets out new rules for the design, construction, operation, and closure of landfills, as well as targets for the progressive reduction of waste disposal for materials that can be recycled or reused. According to the Ministry of Environment, the goal is to transition from a linear economy to a circular economy and reduce environmental pollution.
One of the key elements of the draft decision is the prohibition of depositing recyclable waste in landfills, except in cases where it can be proven that disposal provides the best environmental outcome. The proposal also bans the disposal of liquid waste, infectious hospital waste, used tires, as well as industrial batteries and electric vehicle batteries.
The explanatory report states that the long-term objective is that by 2045, only 10% of municipal waste will be deposited in landfills, in line with the objectives of the European Union.
The draft measure also introduces stricter requirements for public and private landfill operators, including the obligation to provide financial guarantees for landfill operation, closure, and post-closure monitoring for at least 30 years.
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