Policy information sourced from Bexley Core Strategy

Policy CS20 Sustainable waste management

In support of the objectives of sustainable waste management and its contribution to sustainable communities, the Council will ensure that land resources are available to implement European and government policy and directives on waste by:

  • meeting its waste apportionments and other requirements, such as the Mayor’s recycling or composting targets, including collaboration with the other London boroughs as appropriate;
  • supporting regionally significant waste management infrastructure, including the Crossness Sewage Treatment Works;
  • identifying and safeguarding future sites suitable for waste management uses; and
  • setting out criteria for development of new waste management facilities.

In new development, the Council will ensure that waste is managed in ways that protect human health and the environment and will follow the principles of the waste hierarchy as set out in the Waste Management Strategy for Bexley. Where opportunities arise, this principle will also be applied to existing development. Targets have been set, in line with national and regional guidance, and local circumstances, and these will be reviewed as appropriate.

For more information please see the Bexley Core Strategy