The aim of this measure is to reduce the amount of biodegradable fraction of waste disposed at landfills, thus reducing methane emissions resulting from anaerobic decomposition of waste. Pursuant to the Sustainable Waste Management Act, quantitative targets related to the reduction of biodegradable municipal waste disposed to landfills are established. By the end of 2020, the share of biodegradable municipal waste disposed of in landfills must be reduced to 35% weight of biodegradable municipal waste generated in 1997.