Waste proposals are 'tame beast'

Proposals to cut waste, which could hit people in the pocket for failing to recycle household rubbish, have been unveiled. However, the government's Waste Strategy may not go far enough for some environmental groups.

The recent furore over fortnightly collections also makes this a difficult time to start talking about extra charges. Make no mistake about it, though, ministers have seen how variable charging drives up recycling rates in other parts of Europe - and are impressed.

In parts of Belgium, for instance, they're managing to recycle 70% of their domestic waste - nearly three times the level we achieve in England and exceeding even the new target for councils here of 50% by 2020.

View Full Article 24^th May 2007

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