Suffolk Coastal is working in
partnership with other councils in the county through the
Suffolk Waste Partnership (new window) and
the Joint Municipal Waste Management Strategy for Suffolk which
was adopted in 2003 and revised in 2008.
The strategy sets out the strategic framework for the management
of municipal waste in Suffolk until 2020. Preparation of the
strategy was and continues to be underpinned by the following
‘vision’ agreed by all participating authorities:
- 'Suffolk’s Local Authorities will work together, and in
partnership with others, to develop a Municipal Waste Management
Strategy. The strategy will seek to minimise levels of waste
generated and to manage waste in ways that are environmentally,
economically and socially sustainable.'
- 'The strategy will seek to influence the wider waste stream,
providing waste minimisation and recycling in industry and
contribute towards the preparation of a Waste Local Plan for
Suffolk.'
- 'In delivering the strategy, the local authorities will embrace
the principles outlined in the National Waste Strategy and aim to
recycle or compost at least 60% of municipal waste.'
In January 2008 the results
of a review of the strategy were adopted. Several
policies were revised in light of the review including the
policy relating to waste recycling and composting which now
reads: