The Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2011

Purposes etc. of waste prevention programmes

This section has no associated Explanatory Memorandum

5.  The appropriate authority must ensure that a waste prevention programme—

(a)is compatible with the objectives in paragraphs 1 and 2 of Schedule 1;

(b)has as its purpose a contribution towards breaking the link between economic growth and the environmental impacts associated with the generation of waste;

(c)is expressed in writing and—

(i)sets out the objectives of the programme and a description of existing waste prevention measures; and

(ii)if it is integrated into a waste management plan or other programme, clearly identifies the programme’s waste prevention measures.