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This article summarises key amendments to Swiss environmental laws which came into effect in recent months or will come into effect in the near future.

Switzerland continues to need landfill capacity for residues that cannot be recovered, yet municipalities and investors face complex legal challenges when landfill projects arise. This analysis examines five critical legal levers—from waste planning and material recovery requirements to site compatibility and long-term liability—that determine whether a landfill project can be prevented or must proceed under Swiss environmental and construction law.