Part 1Waste

Chapter 1Waste sent to landfills

Landfill targets

2Non-target years

(1)

The Secretary of State may by regulations specify the maximum amount by weight of biodegradable municipal waste allowed, in a scheme year that is not a target year, to be sent to landfills from—

(a)

England;

(b)

Scotland;

(c)

Wales;

(d)

Northern Ireland.

(2)

The power under subsection (1)(b) is exercisable only with the agreement of the Scottish Ministers.

(3)

The power under subsection (1)(c) is exercisable only with the agreement of the National Assembly for Wales.

(4)

The power under subsection (1)(d) is exercisable only with the agreement of the Department of the Environment.