| answer text |
<p>The assessment in the Forecasting 2020 Waste Arisings and Treatment Report, published
in February 2013, noted that residual waste treatment infrastructure is key to England’s
efforts to meet its target of reducing the amount of biodegradable municipal waste
(BMW) going to landfill. England is on course to meet that target which is 35% of
the 1995 baseline by 2020.</p><p> </p><p>Waste in the UK is a devolved matter so Wales,
Scotland and Northern Ireland will have their own assessments.</p><p> </p><p>In terms
of the regional adequacy, the Government’s view is that local authorities are best
placed to assess their residual waste management requirements to meet their own local
needs and priorities.</p><p> </p><p>The forthcoming Resources and Waste Strategy will
aim to ensure we have the right mix of waste infrastructure that maximises its value
as a resource and minimises its environmental impact.</p><p> </p>
|
 |
