South West Devon Waste Partnership

For years councils have used landfill sites to get rid of our rubbish. Although recycling has improved so that less waste is going to landfill, we still need to look at new options. Environmental concerns and new European laws which fine councils exceeding strict landfill limits mean that we must consider other ways to manage our waste disposal.

The challenge of developing a sustainable waste management solution is not unique - all councils are faced with the issue. Plymouth City Council, Devon County Council and Torbay Council have joined together as the South West Devon Waste Partnership to work on the problem. As a partnership, the councils have applied for government funding to help cover the costs of the providing a new waste treatment process.

This website outlines the issues behind our review of waste management, the work of the partnership and the next steps.