In partnership with the East Sussex district and borough councils, we have prepared a joint municipal waste management strategy, to help us decide and plan how to manage our waste from 2006 to 2020.
The new strategy aims to:
- improve the way that waste is managed in East Sussex
- reduce the amount of waste produced and increase the amount reused, recycled and composted
- enable East Sussex councils to be in the top quarter of English local authorities for minimising household waste
- manage the remaining waste in an appropriate way
- improve waste services for all residents
- ensure that the strategy is monitored, reviewed and delivered effectively.
Specific policies and targets have been set for all authorities to help meet the strategy's objectives, which are supported by detailed action plans.
Consultation
Public consultation was carried out in 2006 and the views of more than 800 people have been taken into account. Among the common views expressed were:
- the amount of waste we generate should be further reduced
- an increase in the re-use and recycling of items that would usually be thrown away.
Following the consultation all authorities have reviewed the strategy and its actions, which include aiming for higher levels of recycling and an increased number of different materials collected for recycling.
Read the Municipal Waste Management Strategy consultation draft (2006).
Further information
Contact: stephen.potter@eastsussex.gov.uk
East Sussex County Council