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A LONG-awaited Scottish Government report has finally confirmed industry concerns that Scotland faces a 1m tonne residual waste capacity gap upon implementation of the landfill ban.
From 1 January 2021, landfill operators in Scotland will be prohibited from accepting biodegradable municipal waste for disposal in landfill. Despite industry investment in around 950,000 tonnes of additional treatment capacity to help meet the 2021 ban, a lacklustre residual waste policy framework coupled with an uncoordinated approach to public procurement has proved the greatest hurdle to securing the additional investment needed to close the capacity gap further.
SESA’s policy advisor, Stephen Freeland, said: “To unlock investment in sufficient non-landfill capacity, the industry needs more commitment from the Scottish Government than a fleeting reference to the landfill ban within regulation.
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Scottish landfill capacity gap confirmed – waste will have to travel to England instead
“This investment is reliant upon a strong and enabling waste policy framework for non-recyclable waste which has, up to now, been sadly lacking. We suggest that the Scottish Government provides details of a long-term infrastructure and investment plan for Scotland to allow private and public-sector partners to adequately identify options for appropriate development.
“SESA Members aim at all times to achieve cost effective regulatory compliance. Unfortunately, in this case, landfill in England is the only practical option available to the industry for dealing with the majority of the 1 million tonnes of waste that needs a new home in 2021. This will be a £100m Landfill Tax gift to the English revenue.”
Leading waste business featured in prestigious Parliamentary Review
ROBERT Collard Ltd, founder and Managing Director of leading Hampshire-based demolition, enabling and waste recycling company R. Collard Ltd, has received another feather in his cap by being selected as a Best Practice Representative in the 2019 Parliamentary Review.
Bringing together views from across the political spectrum, The Review is a template for best practice across a multitude of sectors. Industry leaders celebrate their successes, share their concerns and look to the future to consider how external factors ranging from Brexit to the domestic skills gap may affect the road ahead.
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Robert said he was proud and delighted to be part of the Parliamentary Review. “Throughout the company’s 25-year history we’ve worked hard to continually diversify and remain at the forefront of technical excellence in our sector. It is therefore an honour to be included in this year’s Parliamentary Review as a Best Practice Representative in the business services section.”
When he isn’t flying around a British Touring Car Championship track or working with the same company as a brand ambassador, Robert Collard continues to develop and grow R. Collard Ltd with a turnover of £35m, fixed assets in excess of £20m and with a continuing annual spend of £5m of reinvestment in the latest equipment and technology.
Daniel Yossman, the Executive Director of The Review, has already commented that this Review should certainly be one of the most interesting and insightful ever. “It is always a privilege to work with such extraordinary organisations and for them to be able to share their individual success stories will always ensure that The Parliamentary Review remains essential reading.”
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