London Wider Waste Strategy - London - Greater London Authority

4.241. For over half of the WCAs that responded, waste is transported using exclusively diesel
fuelled lorries. However, four authorities use alternative fuels to a differing degree
ranging from using exclusively LPG fuelled lorries, to 10% of wastes transported by a
combination of LPG and battery fuelled vehicles down to 5% of vehicles fuelled by LPG.
Recommendation 39: It is recommended that consideration should be given to what
extent the use of LPG and battery operated vehicles by waste collection
authorities would be beneficial, and how such a change could be implemented.
4.242. Only one authority (a UA) undertakes analysis of arisings by customer type and
composition at present. A further three authorities have the ability to undertake
analysis by customer type (one WCA and two UAs) and size (one WCA and two UAs)
and four (one WCA and three UAs) by composition, but they do not currently do so.
The majority could not provide this breakdown.
Recommendation 40: It is recommended that consideration should be given as to
whether certain types of service provision by waste collection authorities are
more advantageous than others, and, if so, how can additional support or
information be given to such authorities in this regard.
Future Trends
4.243. There were mixed responses on questions about future trends. Some authorities
expected an increase in total arisings, as well as increases in the proportion of
biodegradable matter in wastes, incineration and landfilling, while others thought it
would stay the same or, for incineration without energy recovery, that it would
decrease. The majority thought that recycling and composting would increase. Most
authorities thought it likely that they would meet their obligations under the Landfill
Directive.
4.244. Most thought that it was probably not possible for the authority to treat the majority of
their wastes within their own boundaries, whilst slightly more thought that this was
possible within Greater London. The authorities were split on whether appropriate
provision had been made within Local Plans for the future disposal of commercial and
industrial wastes that are under the control of the authority.
4.245. Only one new waste management facility had been constructed and become operational
since 1986 (with also one refurbished) in any of the local authority areas. Conversely, at
present, seventeen plants were proposed or under construction. The GLA should note
that there appears to have been a period when investment in new facilities in London
was minimal and that we now appear to be entering a stage when there are plans for a
much greater number of facilities.
Recommendation 41: It is recommended that the GLA in conjunction with all London
Boroughs should lobby Government to enable sufficient commercial waste
facilities to be provided to handle London’s wider wastes (for example by
adopting a similar approach to that of Copenhagen where the municipality has
responsibility for the management of all commercial waste, including C&D
waste, and sets criteria for the transport and treatment of each waste type;
only those facilities and operations that meet the criteria can enter into a
contract with the authorities to become designated waste management
facilities and operators).
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