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Commission decides to refer Romania to the Court of Justice of the European Union over failure to close and rehabilitate landfills
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Today, the European Commission decided to refer Romania to the Court of Justice of the European Union for failing to comply with its obligations on the landfill of waste under the Treaty of Accession for Romania and the Landfill Directive (Directive 1999/31/EC as amended by Directive (EU) 2018/850).
Romania has reported that 92 landfills have been closed and rehabilitated, but 15 sites are still operating without clear rehabilitation plans.
The Commission considers that efforts by the Romanian authorities have, to date, been insufficient and is therefore referring Romania to the Court of Justice of the European Union.
BackgroundThe Landfill Directive (Directive 1999/31/EC as amended by Directive (EU) 2018/850) sets standards for landfills to prevent adverse effects on human health, water, soil and air.