Legislation

Landfill Directive

25% of waste at 1995 level to be diverted from Landfill by 2010

Waste strategy 2000

Increase recycling/composting of household waste to 30% by 2010

Pre-treatment of commercial waste

Waste destined for landfill must be subject to pre treatment, segregation at source is a key component

Carbon footprint

Under Kyoto, the UK is legally bound to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 12.5% below 1990 levels between 2008 and 2012