In order to ensure greater coherence in Union waste law, the definitions set out in Directive 1999/31/EC should be aligned, where relevant, with those in Directive 2008/98/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council.
Chun comhchuibheas níos fearr i ndlí an Aontais maidir le dramhaíl a áirithiú, ba cheart na sainmhínithe a leagtar amach i dTreoir 1999/31/CE a ailíniú, i gcás inarb ábhartha, leo sin i dTreoir 2008/98/CE ó Pharlaimint na hEorpa agus ón gComhairle.