How we deal with our waste now and in the future is one of the biggest challenges we face. We have seen ever increasing levels of waste being produced in the county whilst facing less landfill capacity and the threat of large financial penalties, driven by regulatory changes at national and European levels. We must move away from our dependency on landfill towards more sustainable methods of waste treatment technologies. Residents' and businesses' expectations of waste management are changing. In essence, it is time for change.
This Joint Municipal Waste Management Strategy for Cumbria sets out the issues we face and looks to the future. It is published by Resource Cumbria, the county's strategic waste partnership, of which Cumbria County Council is a partner. Everyone in Cumbria must contribute to reducing the amount of waste created and to reusing and recycling more. Our rubbish must be seen as a resource from which we should recover as much value as possible. Only when we all work together can we make a real difference for Cumbria and its unique environment.
If you would like to download the strategy document and offer feedback please visit the Resource Cumbria website using the link below and follow the link on the home page.