Waste policy and management in the European Union Author Haq G., Artola A. Journal/Series Environmental Education and Information | Vol. 15(1); 1 - 16; 17 p. Date 1996 Source IUCN (ID: ANA-057553) Publisher | Place of publication University of Salford | Salford, UK Language English Country/Territory European Union Subject Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Waste management Waste disposal Abstract This paper provides an overview of waste policy and management within the European Union. It reviews the main European Directives relating to waste management and the European Environmental Action Programmes. The final section of the paper examines the main advantages and disadvantages of landfill disposal and waste incineration as methods of waste treatment. The paper concludes by highlighting the role which each method can play within an integrated waste management strategy and the need to reduce the generation of waste