London Wider Waste Strategy - London - Greater London Authority

1. Introduction
1.1. Land Use Consultants (LUC) and SLR Consulting Ltd (SLR) were commissioned by the
Greater London Authority (GLA) in March 2004 to undertake a background study on
the management of wider waste to inform the development of a strategy covering all
controlled waste in London. The wider waste strategy is intended to be complementary
to, and build upon the principles and policies laid out in The London Plan: Spatial
Development Strategy for Greater London (February 2004), and Rethinking Rubbish in
London: The Mayor’s Municipal Waste Management Strategy (September 2003). The
term ‘wider waste’ is used in this project to refer to the following controlled waste
streams:
• Commercial and Industrial (C&I) waste, including the commercial component of
municipal waste;
• Construction and Demolition (C&D) waste; and
• Special/Hazardous wastes.
1.2. The objective of the project is to evaluate current management strategies in London for
the controlled waste streams listed above, and to provide sufficient evidence and data
to inform the development of appropriate policies within the context of a strategy for all
wastes.
Scope of the Project
1.3. The scope of the project is to:
• Review, and supplement where possible, existing data and information on controlled
waste in London, making recommendations for further action where necessary.
• Examine existing management practices for controlled wastes in London.
• Undertake a sector based review and consult with key stakeholders.
• Examine effectiveness and applicability of different instruments and measures
utilised to promote more sustainable management of controlled waste.
• Formulate any recommendations for London in line with existing and proposed
policy and legislative frameworks.
Approach
1.4. Data collation and analysis on the management of the three streams of wider waste has
been undertaken by reviewing existing information and data, and consulting with waste
management companies operating in London, research organisations, local authorities
and national government departments and agencies. An analysis of national and
European legislation and policy applying to wider waste has also been carried out.
Examples of good practice and initiatives within the UK and Europe were sought
through consultation with UK trade associations and organisations promoting
sustainable waste management in London, and government agencies in Europe. The
methods used and consultations undertaken are presented in more detail in each
chapter.
Structure of the Technical Report
1.5. This Technical Report sets out the findings of the research and consultations, and
comprises six chapters in addition to this introduction:
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