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WRAP: Kerbside Collection of Plastic Bottles Guide – January 20122 Structure ofthis guideContentsLocal authority with plastic bottle collection service*AudienceLocal authority without plastic bottle collection serviceThis guide is organised so thatit reflects the life cycle of plasticbottle collection and recyclingfrom a typical local authority’sperspective and highlights the keyintervention points. This shouldallow readers to navigate easilyto the most applicable sections,regardless of whether or not theirauthority has a collection regimein placePolicy contextMarket contextPlastic bottlecollection in the UKScheme designThis section provides a summary of any relevant policy drivers in the context of plastic bottle collectionin Scotland and England.This section provides insights from the sorting and reprocessing industry into the supply of plastic bottles, the types of sortingand reprocessing facilities and processes in the UK, and plastic bottle quality.This section presents the latest statistics for plastic bottle recycling in the UK.For authorities with an established plastic bottle collectionin place this section is only going to be relevant if redesign isbeing considered (e.g. collection contract is coming to an endor service is performing poorly and a service change is beingconsidered).For authorities without a plastic bottle collection service thisis a key section. It is recommended that it is initiallyskim-read to provide an overview before reading subsequentsections in order to incorporate the actions presented in laterchapters in the design of any new service.HouseholdcommunicationsThis section examines 1) communications associated with theroll-out of a new scheme, and 2) ongoing communciations.Authorities would be advised to read section 7.3 on improvingongoing communications to households.This section examines 1) communications associated with theroll-out of a new scheme, and 2) ongoing communications.Both forms of communication are of relevance to authoritieswishing to implement a new service.Point ofcollectionAuthorities with a scheme can use the detail presented hereto assist them in maximising the quality of material that iscollected.Authorities without a plastic bottle collection service will benefitfrom the discussion in this section as it contains a number ofimplications that should be considered when designing a newscheme.Figure 1 Document structure*In 2010/11 90% of local authorities in the UKoffered a kerbside service for plastic bottlesPost-collectionsorting & balingMRFsThis section provides guidance on how post-collection sorting and compaction can be used to improve the quality (and thereforevalue) of plastic bottle collections.This section examines what measures local authorities can take in coordination with MRFs to ensure that they receive the highest prices forsorted and baled materials. Again, this section is relevant to both types of authorities, either as a source of ideas for implementation withinthe current scheme or for inclusion within future contracts.IntroductionStructure ofthis guidePolicycontextMarketcontextPlasticbottlecollectionSchemedesignHouseholdPoint ofcollectionPostcollectionsortingMaterialRecyclingFacilitiesGlossaryAppendicesContentsGuidepage 6
WRAP: Kerbside Collection of Plastic Bottles Guide – January 20123 Policy contextOverviewUnder the revised Waste Framework Directive there is a requirement to set upa separate collection of ‘at least the following: paper, metal, plastic and glass’from the household waste stream by 2015. However, the current policy settings inboth England and Scotland do not map out specific requirements for plastic bottlecollection and recycling. This section provides a summary of relevant policy driversin England and Scotland, and indicates relevant forthcoming policy in the Scottishcontext.Therefore, in terms of increasing capture, this guide is particularly pertinent forScottish local authorities. It is also worth noting that the Scottish targets, unlikethose in England, are carbon based, which has further implications because ofthe carbon benefits associated with recycling plastic bottles (these items have arelatively high value within the Scottish Government’s carbon metric relative to othermaterials). 43.2 Reprocessing objectivesThe 2011 Review of Waste Policy in England 5 set the scene for this guide byestablishing a quality-related challenge. That is:3.1 Relevant targetsIn England, the overarching objective is to recycle 50% of household waste by 2020,as outlined in the most recent Waste Strategy for England (2007). 1 Scotland’s targets,outlined in the Zero Waste Plan, 2 are to recycle 60% by 2020 and 70% by 2025, alongwith a maximum of 5% of waste to landfill by this time.The Zero Waste Regulations are likely to place a requirement on Scottish localauthorities to collect, as a minimum, paper, card, plastics, cans and glass. 3Ensuring that our approach to extracting recyclables, such as paper and plastic,from our waste generates material of sufficiently high quality to meet the needs ofreprocessors here and abroad and to comply with the international rules on wasteshipments.In Scotland, the Zero Waste Plan aims to encourage collection and recycling of moreplastics by developing facilities in Scotland.1. Defra (2007) Waste Strategy for England 20072. Scottish Government (2010) Scotland’s Zero Waste Plan3. Scottish Government (2011) Policy Statement4. Scottish Government (2011) Scotland’s Zero Waste Plan: Carbon Metric Guidance, March 20115. Defra (2011) Government Review of Waste Policy in England 2011IntroductionStructure ofthis guidePolicycontextPolicycontextMarketcontextPlasticbottlecollectionSchemedesignHouseholdPoint ofcollectionPostcollectionsortingMaterialRecyclingFacilitiesGlossaryAppendicesContentsGuidepage 7
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