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to prevent or reduce waste production and its harmfulness, in particular by considering: waste management in the design phase and in the choice of the method used for mineral extraction and treatment; the changes that the extractive waste may undergo in relation to an increase in surface area and exposure to conditions above ground; placing extractive waste back into the excavation void after extraction of the mineral, as far as is technically and economically feasible and environmentally sound in accordance with existing environmental standards at Community level and with the requirements of this Directive where relevant; putting topsoil back in place after the closure of the waste facility or, if this is not practically feasible, reusing topsoil elsewhere; using less dangerous substances for the treatment of mineral resources;

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Source: EUR-Lex (Cellar) · retrieved 2026-10-12 · Text as adopted (Official Journal); later amendments are not incorporated in this text.