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Contaminated land describes land polluted by heavy metals, oils, chemicals, gases, asbestos or radioactive substances. Where land is contaminated, it may present a risk to human health, ecosystems, water quality and property.

This topic describes the requirements of the EU Landfill Directive 99/31/EC, as amended by Directive 2018/850/EU, the provisions of which affect both waste producers and landfill site operators.